N8538X - Waco Dso Aircraft Registration

WACD

WACO DSO

Aircraft Description

N8538X is a Waco DSO, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hogan Thomas A in Fairfield, OH. The registration certificate was issued on January 20, 2006. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 3 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABB603 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8538X was last updated on September 9, 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 N8538X. 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
DSO
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
79 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 20, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
HOGAN THOMAS A
Address
5611 CHATFIELD DR
City
FAIRFIELD
State / Zip Code
Ohio45014-3703
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
52733003
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABB603

Additional Details

Registration
N8538X
Serial Number
3002
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00322721

Data Source

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

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