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N53WC

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1997 Waco Classic YMF · Jacobs R755B series

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Registered owner
Weeks Kermit A
Location
Polk City, FL
Owner type
Individual
Serial number
F5C-074
Year built
1997
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engine
Reciprocating
Airworthiness
Standard, normal
Airworthiness date
March 31, 1997
Certificate issued
December 17, 2019
Expires
December 31, 2029
Mode S code
A6B00B
Waco Classic YMFAirframe model · 4 seats · 1 engine · 6 registeredTCDS ATC 542Airframe · Waco Classic YMFTCDS E-237Engine · Jacobs R755B series

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Jacobs R755B model are included below.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

No ADs matched this aircraft’s modelsADs on appliances, propellers and installed equipment aren’t matched by model; check those separately.

Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Advisory, not mandatory.

NTSB investigations

No NTSB investigations matched to N53WCMatched by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Investigations from before this aircraft carried the mark are under Earlier aircraft. Investigations on Waco Classic YMF aircraft

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.

Incident 19970520014869IIdling Engines · Groton - New Lo, CTNarrative: pilot, mitchell lampert, stated they were on a VFR flight from danbury to Groton and returned to danbury. Mr. Lampert stated that they were taxiing to runway 23 at Groton for departure. Pilot stated he stopped aircraft on taxiway to do run-up…May 20, 1997 · Reported as Waco UBF · Minor damage

Service difficulty reports · 2

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

SDR 2002FA0001351Pulley · wornTHE INCIDENT OCCURRED ON TAKEOFF ROLL, FORWARD PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO BRING THE TAIL UP, AT THAT POINT THE CONTROL CABLE BROKE. FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED THAT THE OTHER CONTROL CABLE WAS 50 PERCENT WORN. IT APPEARED THAT THE PULLEYS COULD BE CAUSING THE PROJun 16, 2002 · N53WC · Waco YMF · Elevator Control SystemSDR 2001FA0000163Stud · brokenFOUND BROKEN CYLINDER BASE STUD ON NR 4 CYLINDER. AFTER REMOVING BROKEN STUD, FOUND TWO OTHERS BENT, SENT STUDS FOR EVALUATION TO SEE IF THEY MET DESIGN INTENT. THE STUDS DID NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.Aug 3, 2001 · N53WC · Waco YMF · Reciprocating Engine Power Section

STCs that may be installed · 73

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

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