N16522 - 1939 Waco YKS-6 Aircraft Registration

1939 WACO YKS-6

Aircraft Description

N16522 is a 1939 Waco YKS-6, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Garber Bruce E Trustee in Sheridan, WY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 1, 1939. The registration certificate was issued on October 30, 2024. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2031. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N16522 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A106FA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N16522 was last updated on October 30, 2024. 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 N16522. 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
1939
Manufacturer
WACO
Model
YKS-6
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
123 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 1, 1939
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 30, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
GARBER BRUCE E TRUSTEE
Address
2972 US HIGHWAY 87
City
SHERIDAN
State / Zip Code
Wyoming82801-9718
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
50203372
Mode S Code (Hex)
A106FA

Additional Details

Registration
N16522
Serial Number
4513
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
October 31, 2031
Last Action Date
October 30, 2024
Last Update Date
October 30, 2024
Unique ID
00754852

Data Source

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

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