N11478 - 1932 Waco Qcf Aircraft Registration

WACC

1932 WACO QCF

Aircraft Description

N11478 is a 1932 Waco QCF, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Taylor Daniel J in Dandridge, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 7, 1970. The registration certificate was issued on September 14, 2001. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor W670 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N11478 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A03E7D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N11478 was last updated on August 9, 2024. 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 N11478. 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
1932
Manufacturer
WACO
Model
QCF
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
79 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 7, 1970
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 14, 2001

Registered Owner

Name
TAYLOR DANIEL J
Address
2905 BEECARTER RD
City
DANDRIDGE
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37725-5525
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)
50037175
Mode S Code (Hex)
A03E7D

Additional Details

Registration
N11478
Serial Number
3559
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
August 9, 2024
Last Update Date
August 9, 2024
Unique ID
00141190

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC