N13027 - 1932 Waco Ubf Aircraft Registration

WACF

1932 WACO UBF

Aircraft Description

N13027 is a 1932 Waco UBF, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum in Hood River, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 30, 1994. The registration certificate was issued on July 13, 2012. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor W670 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N13027 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A07DEF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N13027 was last updated on May 26, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The WACO F series was a revolutionary small biplane that enabled general aviation to survive the Great Depression through its efficient, economical design. First flown in 1930, it was an open-cockpit tandem-seat biplane powered by various radial engines ranging from 165 to 225 horsepower. Weighing 450 pounds less than its predecessor while maintaining similar performance, the F series could accommodate three persons in tandem cockpits. Over 600 F series aircraft were manufactured by the Waco Aircraft Company in Troy, Ohio during the early 1930s. AviatorDB tracks 678 Waco aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is WACF.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N13027. 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
UBF
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
79 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 30, 1994
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 13, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
WESTERN ANTIQUE AEROPLANE & AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM
Address
1600 AIR MUSEUM RD
City
HOOD RIVER
State / Zip Code
Oregon97031-9800
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)
50076757
Mode S Code (Hex)
A07DEF

Additional Details

Registration
N13027
Serial Number
3660
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00945041

Data Source

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

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