N32186: 1942 Waco UPF-7, Warroad, MN

Registered owner: Erickson Kirk E
Location: Warroad, MN
Owner type: Individual
Serial number: 5812
Year built: 1942
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Standard, normal
Airworthiness date: March 18, 1942
Certificate issued: August 21, 2021
Expires: August 31, 2028
Mode S code: A37596

Waco UPF-7Airframe model · 2 seats · 1 engine · 189 registered TCDS A-642Airframe · Waco UPF-7 Engine modelAmateur-built UNKNOWN ENG

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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Information bulletins that may apply

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NTSB investigations · 1

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NTSB LAX00LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJean, NVThe pilot of the other airplane's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing for departure. Factors in the accident were: the narrow nature of the taxiway and the pilot of the other airplane's subsequent inability to S-turn for better…Oct 17, 1999 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 19991017046489AJean, NV(-23)Mr. Maridon while taxiing his Waco at the Jean Airport, allowed his propeller to strike the left wing tip of Cessna 195, N4301V. The Cessna 195 was stationary on the taxiway prior to taking the active runway.Oct 17, 1999 · No damage

Reports on N32186 not matched to an aircraft · 1

They name N32186, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

Incident 19781119026319IPiper PA28151 · Talladega, ALStudent lost directional control while taxiing. Had severe nose wheel shimmy. Nose gear collapsed.Nov 19, 1978 · Minor damage

Service difficulty reports

No reports matched to N32186General aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Waco UPF-7 aircraft

STCs that may be installed · 29

Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

Airframe · Waco UPF-7

STC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSwift Fuels LLC STC SA00079NYInstallation 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 SA7965SWApplication of fabric and polyurethane finishing system.Shady Aviation LLC

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Earlier aircraft with this N-number · 1

This aircraft carried N32186 before the one registered now. The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled.

1974Piper PA-32-300 · S/N 32-7540020Cancelled Dec 19, 1974 · Exported to Germany · Moody Walter P, Lock Haven, PA

N32186