N17700 - 1937 Waco VKS-7 Aircraft Registration

1937 WACO VKS-7

Aircraft Description

N17700 is a 1937 Waco VKS-7, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hardwick Alan R in Clayton, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 18, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on October 26, 2022. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor W670 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N17700 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1359F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N17700 was last updated on September 9, 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 VKS-7 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N17700. 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
VKS-7
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
123 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 18, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 26, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
HARDWICK ALAN R
Address
40 BONAVENTURE DR
City
CLAYTON
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27527-9320
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
W670 SERIES
Horsepower
250 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50232637
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1359F

Additional Details

Registration
N17700
Serial Number
4620
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00592450

Data Source

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

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