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N171L V

Waco Classic Aircraft YMF-F5C · 2013 · Orange, CA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N171L is a 2013 Waco Classic Aircraft YMF-F5C (serial F5C-8-134), registered to Schmidt Louis J (co-owner) in Orange, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires January 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from March 2013 (13 years ago). It carries a Jacobs R-755A2M engine rated at 300 hp, the engine on 52% of registered Waco Classic Aircraft YMF-F5Cs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A11DDE. It is one of 53 Waco Classic Aircraft YMF-F5C aircraft on the FAA registry. Schmidt Louis J holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Schmidt Louis J
Owner type
Co-Owner
Based in
Orange, CA
Serial number
F5C-8-134
Year built
2013 · 13 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A11DDE · 50216736 octal
Certificate issued
Jan 19, 2017
Airworthiness date
Mar 22, 2013
Last FAA activity
Sep 30, 2023
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2030
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Jacobs R-755A2M
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
300 hp
Power per seat
100 hp
FAA engine code
35020

25 of the 48 registered Waco Classic Aircraft YMF-F5C carry this engine (52%), across 7 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 9600425

Waco Classic Aircraft YMF-F5C
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 3
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 35020

Manufacturer: Jacobs
Model: R-755A2M
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 300 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N171L
Serial Number: F5C-8-134
Year Manufactured: 2013
ACFTREF Code: 9600425
Engine Code: 35020
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): 50216736
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A11DDE
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Registrant

Schmidt Louis J
Co-Owner
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1619 E Bolingridge Dr
Orange, CA, 928651701
FAA Region: 4
Additional Names
SCHMIDT CONNIE K

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 19, 2017
Airworthiness Mar 22, 2013
Expiration Jan 31, 2030
Last Activity Sep 30, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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