# N8550: 1929 Waco JWM

- Status: Registration pending, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Waco JWM](https://openairdocs.org/model/waco-jwm) (registry code 9601502, 3 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: A-86
- Year built: 1929
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition
- Airworthiness date: June 20, 1984
- Mode S code: ABBC43
- Location: [Maryland Heights, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Maryland%20Heights)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 38.7292° N, 90.4550° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 63043, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8550
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8550

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 JWM)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N8550.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N8550.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

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 AG2R6381303](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AG2R6381303), Sep 24, 2009: CYLINDER. CRACKED. EXHAUST SEAT AND EXHAUST PORT WALL CRACK TOO SEVERE FOR REPAIR.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Waco JWM aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/waco-jwm/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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