N15232 - 1935 Waco Ykc-s Aircraft Registration

WACC

1935 WACO YKC-S

Aircraft Description

N15232 is a 1935 Waco YKC-S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lovley Vaughn T in Webster, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 25, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on October 27, 2016. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Jacobs L4 /R755-7 engine producing 245 horsepower, N15232 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0D479 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N15232 was last updated on September 9, 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 N15232. 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
1935
Manufacturer
WACO
Model
YKC-S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
123 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 25, 1961
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 27, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
LOVLEY VAUGHN T
Address
3289 45TH ST W
City
WEBSTER
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55088-2418
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
JACOBS
Engine Model
L4 /R755-7
Horsepower
245 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50152171
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0D479

Additional Details

Registration
N15232
Serial Number
4263
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00081850

Data Source

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

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