N8565 - 1929 Waco Ato Aircraft Registration

WACO

1929 WACO ATO

Aircraft Description

N8565 is a 1929 Waco ATO, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Betancourt Ernest in Lascassas, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 18, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on September 9, 2014. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N8565 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABC0A9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8565 was last updated on March 17, 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 N8565. 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
1929
Manufacturer
WACO
Model
ATO
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
79 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 18, 2002
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 9, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
BETANCOURT ERNEST
Address
544 BARLOW LN
City
LASCASSAS
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37085-5100
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
52740251
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABC0A9

Additional Details

Registration
N8565
Serial Number
A-83
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00261401

Data Source

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

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