N17734 - 1937 Waco YKS-7 Aircraft Registration

1937 WACO YKS-7

Aircraft Description

N17734 is a 1937 Waco YKS-7, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Fawcett Walter L Jr in Wolfeboro, NH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 16, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on July 15, 2016. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Jacobs L4 /R755-7 engine producing 245 horsepower, N17734 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1360C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N17734 was last updated on August 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 N17734. 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
November 16, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 15, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
FAWCETT WALTER L JR
Address
123 PENN AIR RD
City
WOLFEBORO
State / Zip Code
New Hampshire03894-4552
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)
50233014
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1360C

Additional Details

Registration
N17734
Serial Number
4636
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00062450

Data Source

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

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