N11480 - 1931 Waco QCF-2 Aircraft Registration

WACC

1931 WACO QCF-2

Aircraft Description

N11480 is a 1931 Waco QCF-2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Slocum James E in Poplar Grove, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 2, 2015. The registration certificate was issued on January 10, 2022. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor W670-6N engine producing 220 horsepower, N11480 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A03E98 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N11480 was last updated on July 7, 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 N11480. 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
QCF-2
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 2, 2015
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 10, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
SLOCUM JAMES E
Address
5151 ORTH RD MO-7
City
POPLAR GROVE
State / Zip Code
Illinois61065
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
W670-6N
Horsepower
220 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50037230
Mode S Code (Hex)
A03E98

Additional Details

Registration
N11480
Serial Number
3556
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00915881

Data Source

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

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