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Waco Classic 2T-1A-2

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 9600427

Manufacturer (registry)
WACO CLASSIC AIRCRAFT CORP
Model
2T-1A-2
Registry code
9600427
Registered
20 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA18EA
Holder
WACO Classic Aircraft Corporation

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 19

2013Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 7

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1979In forceSuperseded2026
Superseded and historical ADs · 1
AD 79-20-08Induction SystemHistoricalEffective Oct 8, 1979 · Replaced by AD 2004-25-22
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Airframe · Waco Classic 2T-1A-2

SAIB CE-00-36Issued Sep 15, 2000
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Registered aircraft · 20

N100GLWaco Aircraft Corp · Battle Creek, MIBuilt 2021 · S/N 1215N128PHWayne Terry · Belews Creek, NCBuilt 2023 · S/N 1218N15GLTubb Jeffrey Scott · Farmington, NMBuilt 2016 · S/N 1209
See all 20 registered aircraft
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NTSB investigations · 3

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 3 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

NTSB ERA26LA300Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWaco Classic 2T-1A-2 · Clermont, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing approach.Aug 14, 2026 · N621GL · DestroyedNTSB CEN22LA410Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWaco Classic 2T-1A-2 · Coldwater, MIThe pilot receiving instruction’s improper flare during landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attach and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.Sep 2, 2022 · N21GL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA430Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWaco Classic 2T-1A-2 · Battle Creek, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel equipped airplane during a crosswind landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.Sep 16, 2021 · N53GL · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('9600427')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 3

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

Accident 20220902015179AWaco Classic 2T-1A-2 · Coldwater, MIOn September 02, 2022 at 1445 local time, an experimental Waco corporation great lakes aircraft,[privacy data omitted], registered to an aircraft manufacturer and operated as a demonstration/instructional flight by an ATP rated flight instructor received…Sep 2, 2022 · N21GL · Substantial damageIncident 20220619010749IWaco Classic 2T-1A-2 · Chandler, AZShortly after takeoff and during climbout, at about 650' AGL, (approx 1 minute into flight) the aircraft began to violently shake as one prop blade had departed the aircraft. Pilot retarded throttle, pitched forward and prepared for off-field landing. The pax…Jun 19, 2022 · N80JV · Minor damageAccident 20210916015799AWaco Classic 2T-1A-2 · Battle Creek, MIDuring landing with crosswind conditions, airplane bounced then settled onto runway veering right. PIC applied left rudder, over correcting causing the airplane to ground-loop.Sep 16, 2021 · N53GL · Substantial damage
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('9600427')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 6

SDR 2022FA0000490Rib · crackedDURING INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE OF A GREAT LAKES 2T-1A-2 FUEL TANK, MANUFACTURED BY WACO, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE FOUR FORE (PN 61157-2) AND TWO AFT (60447) RIBS IN THE CENTER SECTION WERE EXPERIENCING CRACKING. THESE CRACKS ARE APPROXIMATELY 1 - 1.5 INCHES LONGAug 31, 2022 · N530HS · Grtlks 2T1A2 · Wing, Center BoxSDR 2012FA0000252Spar · crackedINSPECTED ACFT IAW SB-GL12-01R. AFTER REMOVING THE RT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ALONG THE INBD RIVET LINE WHICH COVERED APPROX 70 DEGREES OF THE TUBE CIRCUMFERENCE. THE LT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED THE ENTIRE CIRCUMFERMay 2, 2012 · N789JF · Grtlks 2T1A2 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 2003FA0000521Filter · damagedUPON INSTALL, OIL FILTER SCREEN WAS REMOVED TO DRAIN OIL, WAS FOUND, INSTALLED IMPROPER, WAS CRUSHED ON ONE END. OIL FILTER BASE ASSY WAS REMOVED TO AID IN INSTALL OF AN OIL LINE, GASKET WAS FOUND INSTALLED BACKWARDS, PARTIAL BLOCKAGE OF OIL PORTS. INSTALLEDMar 28, 2003 · N6018L · Grtlks 2T1A2 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 99ZZZX3492Spar · crackedWHEN REMOVING STABILIZER BRACE WIRES AND FINE BRACE WIRES, THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER SPARS WERE FOUND CRACKED AT THE INTERCONNECT FITTINGS. THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO DISSASEMBLE THE STABILIZER TO INSPECT THE SPARS AND THE PRE-FLIGHT WILL NOT DETECT ANY MOVEMAug 1, 1999 · N3808F · Grtlks 2T1A2 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 98ZZZX3418Cables · wornDUIRNG INSPECTION, FOUND UPPER ELEVATOR CABLE HAD 2 OR 3 BROKEN STANDS WHERE THE CABLE RUBBED A FAIRLEAD IN THE AFT FUELAGE. UPON REPLACEMENT OF THE CABLE, A MUCH WORSE SPOT WAS FOUND FURTHER UP ON THE CABLE. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE UPPER CABLE RUBBING ON THEAug 31, 1998 · N3793F · Grtlks 2T1A2 · Elevator Control SystemSDR 97ZZZX3480Oil Pump · defectiveDURING AD RESEARCH, AD 96-09-10, ENGINE WAS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION. ENGINE MANUFACTURED (FIRST TEST FLIGHT) OCTOBER, 1978, AND HAS 330 HOURS TOTAL TIME SINCE NEW. THIS ENGINE WAS NOT LISTED IN BULLETIN 524 UNDER AEIO - SO LYCOMING WAS CONSULTED AND ADVISED Jul 11, 1997 · Grtlks 2T1A2 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
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STCs that may be installed · 49

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSwift Fuels LLCSTC SA02636SEInstallation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder.Garmin International Inc.STC SA02019SE-DInstallation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation SystemGarmin International Inc.
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PMA parts · 75

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

S1069100R Fuel PlacardSwift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 202673-CFG-RFuel Quantity Indication PlacardSwift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026066-001RivetGame Aerospace, LLC · PMA PQ00052CB · Replaces Cleveland Wheels and Brakes P/N… · Jun 9, 2026
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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('A18EA')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['2T-1A-2'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Great Lakes 2T-1A-2115 registered aircraftRegistry code 3910101Great Lakes/Fritz Joe 2T-1A-21 registered aircraftRegistry code 05605C5Great Lakes-Ewertz William A 2T-1A-20 registered aircraftRegistry code 3910103Great Lakes/Henderson 2T 1A 20 registered aircraftRegistry code 3910290
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