N31672 - 1942 Waco VKS-7F Aircraft Registration

WACF

1942 WACO VKS-7F

Aircraft Description

N31672 is a 1942 Waco VKS-7F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gooch Kenneth C in Klamath Falls, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 13, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on April 23, 1997. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming R680E SERIES engine producing 300 horsepower, N31672 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A36083 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N31672 was last updated on October 7, 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 VKS-7F model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N31672. 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
1942
Manufacturer
WACO
Model
VKS-7F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
123 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 13, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 23, 1997

Registered Owner

Name
GOOCH KENNETH C
Address
6651 RAND WAY STE 10
City
KLAMATH FALLS
State / Zip Code
Oregon97603-1960
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
R680E SERIES
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50660203
Mode S Code (Hex)
A36083

Additional Details

Registration
N31672
Serial Number
6113
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00971613

Data Source

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

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