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N16229 V

Waco YQC-6 · 1936 · Rockford, IL

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N16229 is a 1936 Waco YQC-6 (serial 4432), registered to Schaefer John G (individual) in Rockford, IL. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires August 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from October 1956 (69 years ago). It carries a Jacobs L4 /R755-7 engine rated at 245 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A0FBDC. It is one of 5 Waco YQC-6 aircraft on the FAA registry. Schaefer John G holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Schaefer John G
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Rockford, IL
Serial number
4432
Year built
1936 · 90 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A0FBDC · 50175734 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 19, 1969
Airworthiness date
Oct 9, 1956
Last FAA activity
Mar 10, 2023
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2027
FAA region
Central

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Jacobs L4 /R755-7
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
245 hp
Power per seat
49 hp
FAA engine code
35003

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 9600646

Waco YQC-6
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 5
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 35003

Manufacturer: Jacobs
Model: L4 /R755-7
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 245 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N16229
Serial Number: 4432
Year Manufactured: 1936
ACFTREF Code: 9600646
Engine Code: 35003
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50175734
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A0FBDC
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Registrant

Schaefer John G
Individual
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Po Box 6221
Rockford, IL, 611251221
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 19, 1969
Airworthiness Oct 9, 1956
Expiration Aug 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 10, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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