N30136 - 1980 Waco UPF-7 Aircraft Registration

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1980 WACO UPF-7

Aircraft Description

N30136 is a 1980 Waco UPF-7, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jim Franklin Aviation Service INC in Ruidoso, NM. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 4, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on January 28, 2010. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a P&w R-985 SERIES engine producing 450 horsepower, N30136 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A325E9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N30136 was last updated on August 4, 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 N30136. 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
1980
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
April 4, 1980
Classification
Experimental 3 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 28, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
JIM FRANKLIN AVIATION SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 2526
City
RUIDOSO
State / Zip Code
New Mexico88355-2526
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
P&W
Engine Model
R-985 SERIES
Horsepower
450 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50622751
Mode S Code (Hex)
A325E9

Additional Details

Registration
N30136
Serial Number
5533
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00311073

Data Source

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

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