N17457 - 1937 Waco ZKS-7 Aircraft Registration

1937 WACO ZKS-7

Aircraft Description

N17457 is a 1937 Waco ZKS-7, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cournoyer John J in Ellsinore, MO. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 24, 2013. The registration certificate was issued on August 16, 2012. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Jacobs R-755A2 engine producing 300 horsepower, N17457 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A12B30 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N17457 was last updated on June 3, 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 ZKS-7 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N17457. 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
1937
Manufacturer
WACO
Model
ZKS-7
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
123 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 24, 2013
Classification
Experimental 3 Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 16, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
COURNOYER JOHN J
Address
RD 323
RR 1 BOX 251
City
ELLSINORE
State / Zip Code
Missouri63937-9726
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
JACOBS
Engine Model
R-755A2
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50225460
Mode S Code (Hex)
A12B30

Additional Details

Registration
N17457
Serial Number
4600
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00262380

Data Source

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

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