N148WA - 2017 Waco Classic Aircraft YMF-F5C Aircraft Registration

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2017 WACO CLASSIC AIRCRAFT YMF-F5C

Aircraft Description

N148WA is a 2017 Waco Classic Aircraft YMF-F5C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wolfe Randy L in Butler, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 21, 2017. The registration certificate was issued on May 18, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Jacobs R-755A2M engine producing 300 horsepower, N148WA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0C25D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N148WA was last updated on May 18, 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 53 Waco Classic Aircraft 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 N148WA. 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
2017
Manufacturer
WACO CLASSIC AIRCRAFT
Model
YMF-F5C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 21, 2017
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 18, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
WOLFE RANDY L
Address
5004 HIGHWAY 177 E
City
BUTLER
State / Zip Code
Kentucky41006-9128
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
JACOBS
Engine Model
R-755A2M
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50141135
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0C25D

Additional Details

Registration
N148WA
Serial Number
F5C-8-148
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
May 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01229617

Last Known Position

Date
September 17, 2024 (UTC 14:07:49)
Airport
Latitude
42.307301
Longitude
-85.251503

Data Source

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

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