N648Y - 1930 Waco Inf Aircraft Registration

WACF

1930 WACO INF

Aircraft Description

N648Y is a 1930 Waco INF, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to J & J Aero in Chuckey, TN. The registration certificate was issued on June 28, 2011. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Kinner B5 SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N648Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A88519 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N648Y was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The WACO F series was a revolutionary small biplane that enabled general aviation to survive the Great Depression through its efficient, economical design. First flown in 1930, it was an open-cockpit tandem-seat biplane powered by various radial engines ranging from 165 to 225 horsepower. Weighing 450 pounds less than its predecessor while maintaining similar performance, the F series could accommodate three persons in tandem cockpits. Over 600 F series aircraft were manufactured by the Waco Aircraft Company in Troy, Ohio during the early 1930s. AviatorDB tracks 678 Waco aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is WACF.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N648Y. 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
1930
Manufacturer
WACO
Model
INF
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
79 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 28, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
J & J AERO
Address
PO BOX 216
City
CHUCKEY
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37641-0216
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
KINNER
Engine Model
B5 SERIES
Horsepower
125 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52102431
Mode S Code (Hex)
A88519

Additional Details

Registration
N648Y
Serial Number
3384
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00042446

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC