N188L - 2013 Waco Classic Aircraft YMF-F5C Aircraft Registration

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2013 WACO CLASSIC AIRCRAFT YMF-F5C

Aircraft Description

N188L is a 2013 Waco Classic Aircraft YMF-F5C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wertman Daniel E Jr in Indianapolis, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 18, 2013. The registration certificate was issued on February 3, 2016. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Jacobs R-755A2M engine producing 300 horsepower, N188L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A15F5E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N188L was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.8307, -86.2944 on June 1, 2025. The FAA registry record for N188L was last updated on July 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The WACO F series was a revolutionary small biplane that enabled general aviation to survive the Great Depression through its efficient, economical design. First flown in 1930, it was an open-cockpit tandem-seat biplane powered by various radial engines ranging from 165 to 225 horsepower. Weighing 450 pounds less than its predecessor while maintaining similar performance, the F series could accommodate three persons in tandem cockpits. Over 600 F series aircraft were manufactured by the Waco Aircraft Company in Troy, Ohio during the early 1930s. AviatorDB tracks 53 Waco Classic Aircraft aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is WACF.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N188L. 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
2013
Manufacturer
WACO CLASSIC AIRCRAFT
Model
YMF-F5C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 18, 2013
Classification
Standard Other Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 3, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
WERTMAN DANIEL E JR
Address
7742 TRADERS COVE LN
City
INDIANAPOLIS
State / Zip Code
Indiana46254-9617
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
JACOBS
Engine Model
R-755A2M
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50257536
Mode S Code (Hex)
A15F5E

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N188L
Serial Number
F5C-8-136
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01113437

Last Known Position

Date
June 1, 2025 (UTC 16:28:04)
Airport
Latitude
39.8307
Longitude
-86.294403

Data Source

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

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