N20973 - Waco UPF-7 Aircraft Registration

WACF

WACO UPF-7

Aircraft Description

N20973 is a Waco UPF-7, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Four Stars Four Bars Aeromotive LLC in Fairbanks, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 13, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on October 24, 2025. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor W670 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N20973 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1B6DB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N20973 was last updated on October 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 UPF-7 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N20973. 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
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 13, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 24, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
FOUR STARS FOUR BARS AEROMOTIVE LLC
Address
4376 DARTMOUTH DR APT 11
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
Alaska99709-3053
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)
50333333
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1B6DB

Additional Details

Registration
N20973
Serial Number
5319
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2032
Last Action Date
October 24, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00021282

Data Source

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

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