N17462 - 1937 Waco YKS-7 Aircraft Registration

1937 WACO YKS-7

Aircraft Description

N17462 is a 1937 Waco YKS-7, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pederson William K Jr in Hillsboro, OR. The registration certificate was issued on November 20, 1973. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Jacobs L4 /R755-7 engine producing 245 horsepower, N17462 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A12B4E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N17462 was last updated on July 18, 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-7 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N17462. 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
YKS-7
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
123 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 20, 1973

Registered Owner

Name
PEDERSON WILLIAM K JR
Address
32655 NW BEACH RD
City
HILLSBORO
State / Zip Code
Oregon97124-8307
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)
50225516
Mode S Code (Hex)
A12B4E

Additional Details

Registration
N17462
Serial Number
4604
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00402380

Data Source

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

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