N13897 - 1934 Waco Ukc Aircraft Registration

WACC

1934 WACO UKC

Aircraft Description

N13897 is a 1934 Waco UKC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Van Wagnen Brian in Jackson, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 16, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on November 12, 2021. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor W670 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N13897 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A09C9C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N13897 was last updated on June 23, 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 N13897. 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
1934
Manufacturer
WACO
Model
UKC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
123 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 16, 1963
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 12, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
VAN WAGNEN BRIAN
Address
4253 SAUNT RD
City
JACKSON
State / Zip Code
Michigan49201-7225
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)
50116234
Mode S Code (Hex)
A09C9C

Additional Details

Registration
N13897
Serial Number
3842
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00781550

Data Source

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

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