N2272 - 1938 Waco AGC-8 Aircraft Registration

WACC

1938 WACO AGC-8

Aircraft Description

N2272 is a 1938 Waco AGC-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Riffle George W in Auburn, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 9, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on August 24, 2005. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Jacobs L6 engine producing 330 horsepower, N2272 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1FDA0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2272 was last updated on April 14, 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 AGC-8 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N2272. 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
1938
Manufacturer
WACO
Model
AGC-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
118 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 9, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 24, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
RIFFLE GEORGE W
Address
10823 SE 315TH PL
City
AUBURN
State / Zip Code
Washington98092-3004
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
JACOBS
Engine Model
L6
Horsepower
330 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50376640
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1FDA0

Additional Details

Registration
N2272
Serial Number
5001
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00621972

Data Source

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

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