N11481 - 1931 Waco Qcf Aircraft Registration

WACC

1931 WACO QCF

Aircraft Description

N11481 is a 1931 Waco QCF, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Branin Air Service INC in Morro Bay, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 28, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on December 18, 1985. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor R670-SERIES engine producing 225 horsepower, N11481 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A03E99 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N11481 was last updated on July 28, 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 N11481. 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
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
79 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 28, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 18, 1985

Registered Owner

Name
BRANIN AIR SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 540
City
MORRO BAY
State / Zip Code
California93443-0540
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
R670-SERIES
Horsepower
225 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50037231
Mode S Code (Hex)
A03E99

Additional Details

Registration
N11481
Serial Number
3561
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00711190

Data Source

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

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