# N53WC: 1997 Waco Classic YMF

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Waco Classic YMF](https://openairdocs.org/model/waco-classic-ymf) (registry code 9600413, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Jacobs R755B series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/jacobs-r755b-series) (registry code 35007)
- Data sheets: [TCDS ATC 542](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20542) (The Waco Aircraft Company), [TCDS E-237](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-237) (Air Repair Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: F5C-074
- Year built: 1997
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: March 31, 1997
- Certificate issued: December 17, 2019
- Expires: December 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A6B00B
- Registered owner: [Weeks Kermit A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEEKS%20KERMIT%20A)
- Location: [Polk City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Polk%20City)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 28.2676° N, 81.8538° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 33868, within about 8 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=53WC
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53WC

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 Jacobs R755B model are included.

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

### Matched by airframe (Waco Classic YMF)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Jacobs R755B series)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force)

- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N53WC.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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.

- [Incident 19970520014869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970520014869I), May 20, 1997: Waco UBF (N53WC), Groton - New Lo, CT, Minor damage. Narrative: 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…

## Service difficulty reports (2)

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

- [SDR 2002FA0001351](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001351), Jun 16, 2002: PULLEY. WORN. THE 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 
- [SDR 2001FA0000163](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000163), Aug 3, 2001: STUD. BROKEN. FOUND 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.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (73, first 50)

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 Classic YMF)

- [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04046CH PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%202): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics
- [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 SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC
- [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%202): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01835WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01835WI): Installation of Trig Avionics TY-96 or TY-97 VHF Communications Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA01406NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01406NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K017 on single and multi-engine fixed light aircraft and rotary wing. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA1000GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1000GL): Modify to a classic 'WACO F5' or 'WACO F5C' configuration. WACO Classic Aircraft Corporation
- [STC SA2586NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2586NM): Installation of J.P. Instruments temperature monitoring systems. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation
- [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 SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00352BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA02119SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA01229SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02442AK PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%202): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01933LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02121SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02121SE): Installation of Garmin GTS 825 (TAS) or GTS 855 (TCAS I) Traffic System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02717NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02717NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of VoiceFlight Systems LLC VFS101 Speech Recognition Module. VoiceFlight Systems LLC
- [STC SA02015SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02015SE-D): Installation of Garmin G500 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc
- [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 SA02825NY PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%202): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc
- [STC SA01692SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01692SE): Installation of a Garmin GMX 200 Multi-Function Display. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01487SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE-D): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver. Garmin International Inc
- [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 SA01695SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01695SE): Installation of an antenna. Garmin AT Inc
- [STC SA01301WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01301WI): Installation of Jacobs R-755B2 or R-755B2M engine modified for fuel injection in accordance with STC SE01288WI, J.P. Instruments Fuel Flow meter in accordance with STC SA00432SE, and electric fuel boost pump. Data required: (1) Radial Engines Master Drawing List Report REL1003-13, Revision (IR), dated October 4, 2004, (2) Radial Engines Limited Instruction for Continued Airworthiness Report REL1003-12, Revision (IR), dated October 4, 2004, and (3) FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement REL1003-5, Revision (IR), dated January 21, 2005 or later FAA Approved revisions to (1), (2), or (3). Radial Engines Ltd
- [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc
- [STC SA09523AC-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09523AC-D): Installation of S-TEC System 20/30 Single and Two Axis Automatic Flight Guidance Systems, model ST-897-20/30. S-TEC Corporation
- [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 SA00001WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00001WI): Operation of airplane on unleaded automotive gasoline. Petersen Aviation Inc

All 73: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53WC/stcs.md

## Related

- Other Waco Classic YMF aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/waco-classic-ymf/aircraft.md
- The Jacobs R755B series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/jacobs-r755b-series.md

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