N280W - 1932 Waco Cto Aircraft Registration

WACC

1932 WACO CTO

Aircraft Description

N280W is a 1932 Waco CTO, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Old Style Aircraft LLC in Ellsinore, MO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 26, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on March 11, 2015. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Wright 975E&F-2&3 engine producing 475 horsepower, N280W is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2CFEF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N280W was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.4991, -119.7680 on July 17, 2024. The FAA registry record for N280W was last updated on April 28, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The WACO Custom Cabin series represented a pinnacle of American touring aircraft design during the Depression era, becoming the preferred choice for small commercial operators and private owners seeking reliable cabin-class performance. First flown in 1935, these low-wing touring biplanes featured radial engines ranging from 210 to 330 horsepower and accommodated passengers in enclosed cabin comfort. Spanning 62 different variants across five years of production, the series achieved remarkable versatility through engine options from Continental, Wright, Jacobs, and Lycoming powerplants. The Weaver Aircraft Company produced approximately 300 Custom Cabin aircraft between 1935 and 1939, cementing WACO's dominance in the American general aviation market. AviatorDB tracks 678 Waco aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is WACC.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N280W. 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
1932
Manufacturer
WACO
Model
CTO
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
79 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 26, 1997
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 11, 2015

Registered Owner

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

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
WRIGHT
Engine Model
975E&F-2&3
Horsepower
475 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50547757
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2CFEF

Additional Details

Registration
N280W
Serial Number
A-3596
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00520263

Last Known Position

Date
July 17, 2024 (UTC 19:42:11)
Airport
Latitude
39.4991
Longitude
-119.767998

Data Source

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

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