N8543 - Waco Bso Aircraft Registration

WACO

WACO BSO

Aircraft Description

N8543 is a Waco BSO, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum in Hood River, OR. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 11, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on August 26, 2013. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor W670 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N8543 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABB8F5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8543 was last updated on August 25, 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 N8543. 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
BSO
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
79 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 11, 1956
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 26, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
WESTERN ANTIQUE AEROPLANE & AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM
Address
1600 AIR MUSEUM RD
City
HOOD RIVER
State / Zip Code
Oregon97031-9800
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)
52734365
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABB8F5

Additional Details

Registration
N8543
Serial Number
A-68
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00022711

Data Source

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

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