# N698N: 1930 Waco KNF - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Waco KNF](https://openairdocs.org/model/waco-knf) (registry code 9600418, 3 seats) - Engine: [Kinner K5 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/kinner-k5-series) (registry code 37503) - Data sheets: [TCDS ATC 313](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20313) (The Waco Aircraft Company) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 3246 - Year built: 1930 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: May 14, 1982 - Certificate issued: April 26, 2000 - Expires: April 30, 2027 - Mode S code: A9499A - Registered owner: [Murray Kevin D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURRAY%20KEVIN%20D) - Location: [Moneta, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Moneta) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 37.1689° N, 79.6474° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 24121, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=698N - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N698N 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 Kinner K5 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 1 in force ### Matched by airframe (Waco KNF) - [AD 46-50-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-50-01): Fuel line rework · Waco Aircraft Company, The INF, KNF and RNF ### Matched by engine (Kinner K5 series) None in force. ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations (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 FTW00LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA026), Nov 5, 1999: Waco KNF (N698N), Midway, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inability of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane as a result of a downdraft. ## 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 19991105046329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991105046329A), Nov 5, 1999: Waco KNF (N698N), Midway, AR, No damage. (-23) On nov. 5, 1999, at approximately 1745 CST, a Waco, N698N, was substantially damaged when it impacted trees during the final approach to the promise land… - [Accident 19970815047659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970815047659A), Aug 15, 1997: Waco KNF (N698N), Wamsutter, WY, Substantial damage. (-16) The pilot made a precautionary landing on a gravel road. According to the pilot the landing was normal into the wind. As the tail was lowered a gust of… - [Accident 19910724029719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910724029719A), Jul 24, 1991: Waco KNF (N698N), Wendover, UT, Substantial damage. Repaired right strut with bad seal with o ring. Strut failed extend on takeoff. Lost control ground looped landing. ## 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 KNF) - [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 KNF aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/waco-knf/aircraft.md - The Kinner K5 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/kinner-k5-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.