N863V - 1930 Waco Rnf Aircraft Registration

WACF

1930 WACO RNF

Aircraft Description

N863V is a 1930 Waco RNF, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Snyder Kenneth C in Lonsdale, MN. The registration certificate was issued on May 16, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. Powered by a Warner SCARAB SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N863V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABDBD7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N863V was last updated on May 16, 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 N863V. 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
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 16, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
SNYDER KENNETH C
Address
7251 130TH ST W
City
LONSDALE
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55046-4259
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)
52755727
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABDBD7

Additional Details

Registration
N863V
Serial Number
3278
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
May 31, 2032
Last Action Date
May 16, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00312481

Data Source

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

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