N845V - 1930 Waco Cto Aircraft Registration

WACC

1930 WACO CTO

Aircraft Description

N845V is a 1930 Waco CTO, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bell Aviation INC in Milwaukee, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 12, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on December 17, 2007. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Wright 760A B D E&ET engine producing 250 horsepower, N845V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB9447 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N845V was last updated on July 7, 2023. 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 N845V. 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
CTO
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
79 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 12, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 17, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
BELL AVIATION INC
Address
PO BOX 511190
City
MILWAUKEE
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin53203-0201
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
WRIGHT
Engine Model
760A B D E&ET
Horsepower
250 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52712107
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB9447

Additional Details

Registration
N845V
Serial Number
3225
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00572951

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC