N686Y - Waco Rnf Aircraft Registration

WACF

WACO RNF

Aircraft Description

N686Y is a Waco RNF, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rare Aircraft LTD in Faribault, MN. Powered by a Warner SS40&50 engine producing 90 horsepower, N686Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A91BA7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N686Y was last updated on July 29, 2025. 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 N686Y. 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
Manufacturer
WACO
Model
RNF
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
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
RARE AIRCRAFT LTD
Address
3401 HIGHWAY 21 W
City
FARIBAULT
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55021-3631
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
WARNER
Engine Model
SS40&50
Horsepower
90 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52215647
Mode S Code (Hex)
A91BA7

Additional Details

Registration
N686Y
Serial Number
3378
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
July 29, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00250878

Data Source

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

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