N16512 - 1936 Waco YKS-6 Aircraft Registration

1936 WACO YKS-6

Aircraft Description

N16512 is a 1936 Waco YKS-6, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee in Casper, WY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 13, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 11, 2026. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2033. Powered by a Jacobs L4 /R755-7 engine producing 245 horsepower, N16512 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A106D7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N16512 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 50.1009, 14.2599 on July 19, 2025. The FAA registry record for N16512 was last updated on February 11, 2026. 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 N16512. 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
June 13, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 11, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
SOUTHERN AIRCRAFT CONSULTANCY INC TRUSTEE
Address
330 S CENTER ST STE 300
City
CASPER
State / Zip Code
Wyoming82601-2873
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)
50203327
Mode S Code (Hex)
A106D7

Additional Details

Registration
N16512
Serial Number
4504
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
February 28, 2033
Last Action Date
February 11, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00372150

Last Known Position

Date
April 18, 2026 (UTC 11:37:34)
Airport
Latitude
49.986285
Longitude
14.417612

Data Source

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

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