# N30136: 1980 Waco UPF-7 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Waco UPF-7](https://openairdocs.org/model/waco-upf-7) (registry code 9601302, 2 seats) - Engine: [Pratt & Whitney R-985 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-series) (registry code 52008) - Data sheets: [TCDS A-642](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-642) (The Waco Aircraft Company) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 5533 - Year built: 1980 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition - Airworthiness date: April 4, 1980 - Certificate issued: January 28, 2010 - Expires: May 31, 2029 - Mode S code: A325E9 - Registered owner: [Jim Franklin Aviation Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JIM%20FRANKLIN%20AVIATION%20SERVICE%20INC) - Location: [Ruidoso, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Ruidoso) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 33.3629° N, 105.6694° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 88355, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=30136 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30136 From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Pratt & Whitney R-985 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force ### Matched by airframe (Waco UPF-7) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney R-985 series) None in force. ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations (3) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN11FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA228), Mar 12, 2011: Waco UPF-7 (N30136), Brownsville, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI97LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA211), Jul 12, 1997: Waco UPF-7 (N30136), Springfield, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to maintain safe altitude/clearance from the terrain. Factors relating to this accident were: the hazy weather condition, the resultant difficulty in keeping the other airplane… - [NTSB FTW83LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA002), Oct 3, 1982: Waco UPF-7 (N30136), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage ## NTSB investigations on N30136 not matched to an aircraft (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB DEN68F0265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68F0265), May 20, 1968: Waco UPF-7 (N30136), Grants, NM, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (3) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20110312007139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110312007139A), Mar 12, 2011: Waco UPF-7 (N30136), Brownsville, TX, Destroyed. On mar. 12, 2011, a Waco UPF-7, aircraft performing during an airshow, lost power and crashed into a wooded area at the Brownsville airport. After coming out… - [Accident 19970712018149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970712018149A), Jul 12, 1997: Waco UPF7 (N30136), Springfield, IL, Substantial damage. Aircraft was performing airshow routine, hit the ground while completing a half cuban eight maneuver. (.4)the pilot said that he was performing an airshow… - [Accident 19821003050259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821003050259A), Oct 3, 1982: Waco UPF7 (N30136), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. Made several go-arounds due to a locked right brake. Cut brake line. Still locked. Nosed over landing off runway. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (29) Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do. ### Approved for the airframe (Waco UPF-7) - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC - [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA02498CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02498CH): Installation of Cleveland Wheel and barke Kit 199-64 (including 30-28D brake assembly and 40-40B wheel assembly). Rare Aircraft Ltd - [STC SA2586NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2586NM): Installation of J.P. Instruments temperature monitoring systems. J P Instruments - [STC SA01807NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01807NY): Increase the maximum certified weight to 2880 lbs. Rare Aircraft Ltd - [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA01669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01669CH): Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter. Challenger Aviation Products Inc - [STC SA00556SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00556SE): Replacement of airplane fuselage frame structure with The WACO Aircraft Co. Inc. fuselage. Rare Aircraft Ltd - [STC SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument. J P Instruments - [STC SA00861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00861SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) fuel flow indicating system. J P Instruments - [STC SA02237SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02237SE): Installation of Cleveland Wheel 40-40B and Brake 30-28D (Kit No. 199-64). Kevin Kreiter - [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material. Poly-Fiber Inc - [STC SA00068LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068LA): Installation of tail wheel adapter ring. R-R-R-Russ Aircraft - [STC SA00373LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00373LA): Installation of engines, modified with addition of a Jacobs shielded ignition harness. Aero Engines Inc - [STC SA2081CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2081CE): Operation of airplane on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index (RON+MON)/2. Intermixing with aviation gasoline also approved. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc - [STC SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc - [STC SA471NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA471NW): Installation of a metalized fuselage covering. Stark, Robert C - [STC SA4-1567](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1567): Ceconite 101 covering of complete aircraft. Cooper Engineering Corporation ## Related - Other Waco UPF-7 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/waco-upf-7/aircraft.md - The Pratt & Whitney R-985 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-series.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.