N15720 - 1936 Waco YKS-6 Aircraft Registration

1936 WACO YKS-6

Aircraft Description

N15720 is a 1936 Waco YKS-6, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hay W Michael in Newport Beach, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 6, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on June 13, 2019. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Jacobs L4 /R755-7 engine producing 245 horsepower, N15720 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0E6E7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N15720 was last updated on August 11, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Waco Aircraft Corporation produced a wide range of biplanes from the 1920s through 1940s. Waco biplanes are among the most sought-after vintage aircraft, with the YMF-5 being reproduced as a modern classic. AviatorDB tracks 678 Waco aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the YKS-6 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N15720. 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
1936
Manufacturer
WACO
Model
YKS-6
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
123 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 6, 1955
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 13, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
HAY W MICHAEL
Address
68 BEACON BAY
City
NEWPORT BEACH
State / Zip Code
California92660-7234
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)
50163347
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0E6E7

Additional Details

Registration
N15720
Serial Number
4412
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00620930

Data Source

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

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