N261M - Waco Bso Aircraft Registration

WACO

WACO BSO

Aircraft Description

N261M is a Waco BSO, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Old Style Aircraft LLC in Ellsinore, MO. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 5, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on November 18, 2014. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming R680E SERIES engine producing 300 horsepower, N261M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A283C7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N261M 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.

The WACO Model O represents part of the extensive civilian biplane family that helped establish WACO Aircraft Company as America's leading small aircraft manufacturer during the interwar period. First flown in the late 1920s, it was a conventional open-cockpit biplane designed for sport flying, training, and touring applications. With seating for one to two occupants and powered by various radial or inline engines, the Model O featured the reliable construction and performance characteristics that made WACO aircraft dominate civilian aviation markets. The aircraft was manufactured by the original WACO Aircraft Company of Troy, Ohio. AviatorDB tracks 678 Waco aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is WACO.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N261M. 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
BSO
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
79 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 5, 1977
Classification
Experimental 3 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 18, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
OLD STYLE AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
RR 1 BOX 251 # 323
City
ELLSINORE
State / Zip Code
Missouri63937-9726
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
R680E SERIES
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50501707
Mode S Code (Hex)
A283C7

Additional Details

Registration
N261M
Serial Number
A-159
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00962410

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC