N20971 - 1940 Waco UPF-7 Aircraft Registration

WACF

1940 WACO UPF-7

Aircraft Description

N20971 is a 1940 Waco UPF-7, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Baldwin David M Jr in Port Orange, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 16, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on July 31, 2008. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor W670-6N engine producing 220 horsepower, N20971 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1B6D9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N20971 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Spruce Creek Airport (7FL6) on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N20971 was last updated on April 1, 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 UPF-7 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N20971. 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
1940
Manufacturer
WACO
Model
UPF-7
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
165 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 16, 1957
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 31, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
BALDWIN DAVID M JR
Address
1772 MITCHELL CT
City
PORT ORANGE
State / Zip Code
Florida32128-6760
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
W670-6N
Horsepower
220 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50333331
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1B6D9

Additional Details

Registration
N20971
Serial Number
5317
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00701292

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 15:08:00)
Airport
Latitude
29.077789
Longitude
-81.044056

Data Source

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

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