N16226 - 1936 Waco UKS-6 Aircraft Registration

N16226 is a 1936 Waco UKS-6, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Classic Aviation INC in Pella, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 12, 1952. The registration certificate was issued on November 6, 2017. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor W670 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N16226 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0FBD9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N16226 was last updated on April 1, 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 UKS-6 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N16226. 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.