N837V - 1930 Waco Qso Aircraft Registration

WACO

1930 WACO QSO

Aircraft Description

N837V is a 1930 Waco QSO, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dowd John J Jr in Syracuse, KS. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 24, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on February 24, 1978. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor W670 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N837V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB7436 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N837V was last updated on August 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The WACO Model O represents part of the extensive civilian biplane family that helped establish WACO Aircraft Company as America's leading small aircraft manufacturer during the interwar period. First flown in the late 1920s, it was a conventional open-cockpit biplane designed for sport flying, training, and touring applications. With seating for one to two occupants and powered by various radial or inline engines, the Model O featured the reliable construction and performance characteristics that made WACO aircraft dominate civilian aviation markets. The aircraft was manufactured by the original WACO Aircraft Company of Troy, Ohio. AviatorDB tracks 678 Waco aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is WACO.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N837V. 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
QSO
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
79 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 24, 1964
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 24, 1978

Registered Owner

Name
DOWD JOHN J JR
Address
PO BOX 924
City
SYRACUSE
State / Zip Code
Kansas67878
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)
52672066
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB7436

Additional Details

Registration
N837V
Serial Number
3133
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00053231

Data Source

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

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