N74835 - 1937 Waco VPF-7 Aircraft Registration

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1937 WACO VPF-7

Aircraft Description

N74835 is a 1937 Waco VPF-7, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Shimer Alan T in Biglerville, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 3, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on July 20, 2005. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor W670 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N74835 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA1321 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N74835 was last updated on July 9, 2025. 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 VPF-7 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N74835. 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
1937
Manufacturer
WACO
Model
VPF-7
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
165 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 3, 1963
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 20, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
SHIMER ALAN T
Address
724 RENTZEL RD
City
BIGLERVILLE
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania17307-9045
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
W670 SERIES
Horsepower
250 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52411441
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA1321

Additional Details

Registration
N74835
Serial Number
4655
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
July 9, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00722607

Data Source

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

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