N2896D - 1938 Waco YKS-7 Aircraft Registration

1938 WACO YKS-7

Aircraft Description

N2896D is a 1938 Waco YKS-7, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gold Cap LLC in Bremerton, WA. The registration certificate was issued on October 8, 2014. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Jacobs L4 /R755-7 engine producing 245 horsepower, N2896D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2F298 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2896D was last updated on March 24, 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 YKS-7 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N2896D. 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
YKS-7
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
123 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 16, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
PORT TOWNSEND AERO MUSEUM
Address
105 AIRPORT RD
City
PORT TOWNSEND
State / Zip Code
Washington98368-9716
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
JACOBS
Engine Model
L4 /R755-7
Horsepower
245 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50571230
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2F298

Additional Details

Registration
N2896D
Serial Number
4692
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
April 30, 2033
Last Action Date
April 16, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00901293

Data Source

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

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