# N53E: 1938 Waco EGC-8

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Waco EGC-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/waco-egc-8) (registry code 9600610, 5 seats)
- Engine: [Wright 760A B D E&ET](https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-760a-b-d-e-et) (registry code 67009)
- Data sheets: [TCDS TC 665](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%20665) (The Waco Aircraft Company) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 5069
- Year built: 1938
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: February 20, 1974
- Certificate issued: February 14, 1984
- Expires: July 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A6AE78
- Registered owner: [Whittlesey Leslie F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITTLESEY%20LESLIE%20F)
- Location: [Dana Point, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Dana%20Point)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 33.4751° N, 117.7056° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 92629, 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=53E
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53E

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.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Waco EGC-8)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Wright 760A B D E&ET)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N53E.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N53E.

## 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) (9)

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 EGC-8)

- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories. Electronics International Inc
- [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 SA2687NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2687NM): Installation of Truboplus/ Electronics Int'l gauges and switches. Aero Manufacturing Inc
- [STC SA1626NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International
- [STC SA2350NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges. Electronics International
- [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International
- [STC SA2190NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2190NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of electronics International Digital Volt/Amp Gauges and Accessories. Electronics International
- [STC SA2350NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM) (historical): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges listed on the attached continuation sheet and the associated accessories. Electronics International

## Related

- Other Waco EGC-8 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/waco-egc-8/aircraft.md
- The Wright 760A B D E&ET engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-760a-b-d-e-et.md

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