N17721 - 1937 Waco UKS-7 Aircraft Registration

1937 WACO UKS-7

Aircraft Description

N17721 is a 1937 Waco UKS-7, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nace Jon in Mishawaka, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 17, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on August 19, 2025. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor W670 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N17721 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A135E6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N17721 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.6619, -86.0471 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N17721 was last updated on August 19, 2025. 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 UKS-7 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N17721. 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
UKS-7
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
123 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 17, 1965
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 19, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
NACE JON
Address
14314 IRELAND RD
City
MISHAWAKA
State / Zip Code
Indiana46544-9771
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)
50232746
Mode S Code (Hex)
A135E6

Additional Details

Registration
N17721
Serial Number
4632
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
August 31, 2032
Last Action Date
August 19, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00582440

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 17:31:40)
Airport
Latitude
41.645818
Longitude
-86.024482

Data Source

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

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