N11473 - 1931 Waco Qdc Aircraft Registration

N11473 is a 1931 Waco QDC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bowe Walter C in Sonoma, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 26, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on March 17, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor R670-SERIES engine producing 225 horsepower, N11473 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A03E78 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N11473 was last updated on March 17, 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 N11473. 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.