N11453 - 1931 Waco QCF-2 Aircraft Registration

N11453 is a 1931 Waco QCF-2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Callis Aviation LLC in Roanoke, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 11, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on February 27, 2015. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor W670 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N11453 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A03E32 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N11453 was last updated on April 21, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The WACO Custom Cabin series represented a pinnacle of American touring aircraft design during the Depression era, becoming the preferred choice for small commercial operators and private owners seeking reliable cabin-class performance. First flown in 1935, these low-wing touring biplanes featured radial engines ranging from 210 to 330 horsepower and accommodated passengers in enclosed cabin comfort. Spanning 62 different variants across five years of production, the series achieved remarkable versatility through engine options from Continental, Wright, Jacobs, and Lycoming powerplants. The Weaver Aircraft Company produced approximately 300 Custom Cabin aircraft between 1935 and 1939, cementing WACO's dominance in the American general aviation market. AviatorDB tracks 678 Waco aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is WACC.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N11453. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.