N17473 - 1937 Waco YKS-7 Aircraft Registration

1937 WACO YKS-7

Aircraft Description

N17473 is a 1937 Waco YKS-7, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Warwick Gregory W in North Conway, NH. The registration certificate was issued on November 20, 2024. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2031. Powered by a Jacobs L4 /R755-7 engine producing 245 horsepower, N17473 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A12B72 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N17473 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.3330, -75.1223 on July 29, 2025. The FAA registry record for N17473 was last updated on November 20, 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-7 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N17473. 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, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
WARWICK GREGORY W
Address
PO BOX 24
City
NORTH CONWAY
State / Zip Code
New Hampshire03860-0024
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)
50225562
Mode S Code (Hex)
A12B72

Additional Details

Registration
N17473
Serial Number
4611
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
November 30, 2031
Last Action Date
November 20, 2024
Last Update Date
November 20, 2024
Unique ID
00852380

Last Known Position

Date
July 29, 2025 (UTC 21:22:54)
Airport
Latitude
40.333
Longitude
-75.122299

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC