N16236 - 1936 Waco VKS-6 Aircraft Registration

1936 WACO VKS-6

Aircraft Description

N16236 is a 1936 Waco VKS-6, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nielsen Erik O in Hauppauge, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 14, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on May 24, 2018. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor R670-SERIES engine producing 225 horsepower, N16236 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0FBFC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N16236 was last updated on May 12, 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 VKS-6 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N16236. 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
VKS-6
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
123 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 14, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 24, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
NIELSEN ERIK O
Address
424 EVERGREEN AVE
City
HAUPPAUGE
State / Zip Code
New York11788-3308
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
R670-SERIES
Horsepower
225 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50175774
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0FBFC

Additional Details

Registration
N16236
Serial Number
4457
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00730422

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC