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. N11480 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.3142, -88.8492 on June 25, 2026. 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.

Waco Aircraft Corporation produced a wide range of biplanes from the 1920s through 1940s. Waco biplanes are among the most sought-after vintage aircraft, with the YMF-5 being reproduced as a modern classic. AviatorDB tracks 678 Waco aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the QCF-2 model.

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

Last Known Position

Date
June 25, 2026 (UTC 17:44:42)
Airport
Latitude
42.314209
Longitude
-88.849245

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC