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N20979 V

Waco UPF-7 · 1940

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N20979 is a 1940 Waco UPF-7 (serial 5326), registered to Dmb Aircraft Inc in Edgartown, MA. It is one of 189 Waco UPF-7 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Dmb Aircraft Inc
Based in
Edgartown, MA
Serial number
5326
Year built
1940 · 86 yrs old
Airworthiness class
6133
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A1B6E1 · 50333341 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 14, 2019
Airworthiness date
Aug 21, 1959
Last FAA activity
Aug 25, 2023
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2029
FAA region
Western

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 9601302

Waco UPF-7
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 143 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17018

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: W670 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 250 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N20979
Serial Number: 5326
Year Manufactured: 1940
ACFTREF Code: 9601302
Engine Code: 17018
Status: V (V)
Certification: 6133
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50333341
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A1B6E1

Registrant

Dmb Aircraft Inc
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Po Box 1705
Edgartown, MA, 025391705
FAA Region: Western

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 14, 2019
Airworthiness Aug 21, 1959
Expiration Aug 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 25, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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