N862V - 1930 Waco Rnf Aircraft Registration

WACF

1930 WACO RNF

Aircraft Description

N862V is a 1930 Waco RNF, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered in the United States. The registration certificate was issued on July 7, 2025. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2032. Powered by a Warner SCARAB SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N862V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABD820 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N862V was last updated on July 7, 2025. 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 N862V. 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
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
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 7, 2025

Registered Owner

The registered owner has requested to keep this data private under Title 49 of the United States Code, Section 44114.

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
WARNER
Engine Model
SCARAB SERIES
Horsepower
125 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52754040
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABD820

Additional Details

Registration
N862V
Serial Number
3276
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
July 31, 2032
Last Action Date
July 7, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00022501

Data Source

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

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