N16598 - 1936 Waco YKS-6 Aircraft Registration

1936 WACO YKS-6

Aircraft Description

N16598 is a 1936 Waco YKS-6, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Waco of Cross LLC in Cross, SC. The registration certificate was issued on April 13, 2011. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Jacobs L4 /R755-7 engine producing 245 horsepower, N16598 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A107F5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N16598 was last updated on October 20, 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 N16598. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 13, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
WACO OF CROSS LLC
Address
1862 POPLAR HILL DR
City
CROSS
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29436-3529
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)
50203765
Mode S Code (Hex)
A107F5

Additional Details

Registration
N16598
Serial Number
4522
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00992170

Data Source

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

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