N11470 - 1931 Waco Qdc Aircraft Registration

WACC

1931 WACO QDC

Aircraft Description

N11470 is a 1931 Waco QDC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lovley Forrest T in Jordan, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 13, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on May 14, 2012. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor W670 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N11470 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A03E75 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N11470 was last updated on May 12, 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 N11470. 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.

Model Year
1931
Manufacturer
WACO
Model
QDC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
150 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 13, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 14, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
LOVLEY FORREST T
Address
20046 XEON AVE S
City
JORDAN
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55352
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
W670 SERIES
Horsepower
250 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50037165
Mode S Code (Hex)
A03E75

Additional Details

Registration
N11470
Serial Number
3513
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00201190

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC