N29962 - 1940 Waco UPF-7 Aircraft Registration

WACF

1940 WACO UPF-7

Aircraft Description

N29962 is a 1940 Waco UPF-7, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Whittlesey Leslie F in Dana Point, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 7, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on April 29, 1997. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor W670 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N29962 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A31A2E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N29962 was last updated on September 29, 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 UPF-7 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N29962. 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
1940
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
May 7, 1968
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 29, 1997

Registered Owner

Name
WHITTLESEY LESLIE F
Address
23611 SIDNEY BAY
City
DANA POINT
State / Zip Code
California92629-4209
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)
50615056
Mode S Code (Hex)
A31A2E

Additional Details

Registration
N29962
Serial Number
5459
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 29, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00490752

Data Source

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

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