N16246 - 1936 Waco YKS-6 Aircraft Registration

1936 WACO YKS-6

Aircraft Description

N16246 is a 1936 Waco YKS-6, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Stroup David J in Alliance, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 24, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on August 11, 2009. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Jacobs L4 /R755-7 engine producing 245 horsepower, N16246 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0FC1F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N16246 was last updated on April 14, 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 N16246. 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
May 24, 1956
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 11, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
STROUP DAVID J
Address
2390 S ROCKHILL AVE
City
ALLIANCE
State / Zip Code
Ohio44601-5418
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)
50176037
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0FC1F

Additional Details

Registration
N16246
Serial Number
4465
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00021970

Data Source

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

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