N854V - Waco Rnf Aircraft Registration

WACF

WACO RNF

Aircraft Description

N854V is a Waco RNF, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to West Thomas L in Healdsburg, CA. The registration certificate was issued on May 24, 1974. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Warner SCARAB SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N854V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABB80F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N854V was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The WACO F series was a revolutionary small biplane that enabled general aviation to survive the Great Depression through its efficient, economical design. First flown in 1930, it was an open-cockpit tandem-seat biplane powered by various radial engines ranging from 165 to 225 horsepower. Weighing 450 pounds less than its predecessor while maintaining similar performance, the F series could accommodate three persons in tandem cockpits. Over 600 F series aircraft were manufactured by the Waco Aircraft Company in Troy, Ohio during the early 1930s. AviatorDB tracks 678 Waco aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is WACF.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N854V. 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
RNF
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
79 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 24, 1974

Registered Owner

Name
WEST THOMAS L
Address
15760 POZZAN RD
City
HEALDSBURG
State / Zip Code
California95448-9779
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
WARNER
Engine Model
SCARAB SERIES
Horsepower
125 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52734017
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABB80F

Additional Details

Registration
N854V
Serial Number
3269
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00892721

Data Source

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

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