N11489 - 1931 Waco Qdc Aircraft Registration

WACC

1931 WACO QDC

Aircraft Description

N11489 is a 1931 Waco QDC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Perry Aaron O in Piqua, OH. The registration certificate was issued on June 25, 2013. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A70 SERIES engine producing 165 horsepower, N11489 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A03EA1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N11489 was last updated on October 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 N11489. 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
QDC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
150 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 25, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
PERRY AARON O
Address
338 ELLERMAN ST
City
PIQUA
State / Zip Code
Ohio45356-3473
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A70 SERIES
Horsepower
165 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50037241
Mode S Code (Hex)
A03EA1

Additional Details

Registration
N11489
Serial Number
3547
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00661190

Data Source

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

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