N762K - 1929 Waco Dso Aircraft Registration

WACD

1929 WACO DSO

Aircraft Description

N762K is a 1929 Waco DSO, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rare Aircraft LTD in Faribault, MN. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 7, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on August 8, 2012. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor R670-SERIES engine producing 225 horsepower, N762K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA49D7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N762K was last updated on June 3, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The WACO D was an ambitious multipurpose military biplane designed to fulfill at least twelve different combat roles, from fighter to bomber to reconnaissance aircraft. First flown in the early 1930s, it was a single-bay biplane configuration powered by Wright radial engines ranging from 250 to 450 horsepower. The aircraft measured as a typical military biplane of its era, with variants designated CHD, JHD, WHD, and S3HD based on their engine configurations. Manufactured by the Waco Aircraft Company in Troy, Ohio, the D series represented the company's determined but ultimately unsuccessful attempt to break into military contracts. AviatorDB tracks 678 Waco aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is WACD.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N762K. 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
DSO
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
79 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 7, 1956
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 8, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
RARE AIRCRAFT LTD
Address
3401 HIGHWAY 21 W
City
FARIBAULT
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55021-3648
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
R670-SERIES
Horsepower
225 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52444727
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA49D7

Additional Details

Registration
N762K
Serial Number
A-137
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00583197

Data Source

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

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