N17737 - 1937 Waco YKS-7 Aircraft Registration

1937 WACO YKS-7

Aircraft Description

N17737 is a 1937 Waco YKS-7, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hoffman Allen D Sr in Cheboygan, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 9, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on September 24, 2025. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2032. Powered by a Jacobs L4 /R755-7 engine producing 245 horsepower, N17737 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1360F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N17737 was last updated on September 24, 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 YKS-7 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N17737. 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
August 9, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 24, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
HOFFMAN ALLEN D SR
Address
9341 TWIN LAKES RD
City
CHEBOYGAN
State / Zip Code
Michigan49721-9548
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)
50233017
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1360F

Additional Details

Registration
N17737
Serial Number
4666
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
September 30, 2032
Last Action Date
September 24, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00032450

Data Source

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

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