N657N - 1929 Waco Cto Aircraft Registration

WACC

1929 WACO CTO

Aircraft Description

N657N is a 1929 Waco CTO, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Registration Pending in Sheridan, WY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 21, 2003. Powered by a Wright R-760-8 engine producing 235 horsepower, N657N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8A7E7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N657N was last updated on February 3, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The WACO Custom Cabin series represented a pinnacle of American touring aircraft design during the Depression era, becoming the preferred choice for small commercial operators and private owners seeking reliable cabin-class performance. First flown in 1935, these low-wing touring biplanes featured radial engines ranging from 210 to 330 horsepower and accommodated passengers in enclosed cabin comfort. Spanning 62 different variants across five years of production, the series achieved remarkable versatility through engine options from Continental, Wright, Jacobs, and Lycoming powerplants. The Weaver Aircraft Company produced approximately 300 Custom Cabin aircraft between 1935 and 1939, cementing WACO's dominance in the American general aviation market. AviatorDB tracks 678 Waco aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is WACC.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N657N. 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
1929
Manufacturer
WACO
Model
CTO
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
79 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 21, 2003
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Registration pending
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
30 N GOULD ST STE R
City
SHERIDAN
State / Zip Code
Wyoming82801-6317
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
WRIGHT
Engine Model
R-760-8
Horsepower
235 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52123747
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8A7E7

Additional Details

Registration
N657N
Serial Number
3166
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
February 3, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00875701

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC