N29996 - 1940 Waco UPF-7 Aircraft Registration

WACF

1940 WACO UPF-7

Aircraft Description

N29996 is a 1940 Waco UPF-7, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pellar Gregory T in Bigfork, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 25, 1994. The registration certificate was issued on July 24, 1998. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor W670 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N29996 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A31A9B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N29996 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 UPF-7 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N29996. 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
March 25, 1994
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 24, 1998

Registered Owner

Name
PELLAR GREGORY T
Address
12092 CRANE MOUNTAIN RD
City
BIGFORK
State / Zip Code
Montana59911-5879
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)
50615233
Mode S Code (Hex)
A31A9B

Additional Details

Registration
N29996
Serial Number
5493
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00940792

Data Source

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

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