N39716 - 1942 Waco UPF-7 Aircraft Registration

WACF

1942 WACO UPF-7

Aircraft Description

N39716 is a 1942 Waco UPF-7, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sleeper William H in Bainbridge Island, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 24, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on June 8, 2015. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Jacobs L4 /R755-7 engine producing 245 horsepower, N39716 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A49F64 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N39716 was last updated on May 19, 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 N39716. 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
UPF-7
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
165 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 24, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 8, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
SLEEPER WILLIAM H
Address
7754 NE BERGMAN RD
City
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
State / Zip Code
Washington98110-1291
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)
51117544
Mode S Code (Hex)
A49F64

Additional Details

Registration
N39716
Serial Number
5849
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00900754

Last Known Position

Date
April 10, 2026 (UTC 23:59:59)
Airport
Latitude
47.648935
Longitude
-122.52972

Data Source

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

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