# Waco CTO

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 9601214
- Manufacturer (registry): WACO
- Model: CTO
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 3
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 79 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS ATC 257](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20257) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: The Waco Aircraft Company
- Registered aircraft: 17
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/waco-cto

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

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (17)

- [N21R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21R): [Stuart Aviation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STUART%20AVIATION), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1929, S/N A-151
- [N280W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N280W): [Old Style Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLD%20STYLE%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Ellsinore, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Ellsinore), built 1932, S/N A-3596
- [N29TW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29TW): [Artemis Aviation Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARTEMIS%20AVIATION%20GROUP%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), S/N A-100
- [N515M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N515M): [Koerner Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOERNER%20AVIATION%20INC), [Kankakee, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Kankakee), S/N AS-3004
- [N610N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N610N): [Dyson Raymond E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DYSON%20RAYMOND%20E), [Vero Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Vero%20Beach), built 1929, S/N 3112
- [N613N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N613N): [Mike Rinker Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MIKE%20RINKER%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Union City, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Union%20City), built 1929, S/N 3047
- [N655N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N655N): [Artemis Aviation Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARTEMIS%20AVIATION%20GROUP%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1930, S/N 3137
- [N657N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N657N): [Joe Schmuckatelli'S Flying Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOE%20SCHMUCKATELLI'S%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Sheridan, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Sheridan), built 1929, S/N 3166
- [N666N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N666N): [Artemis Aviation Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARTEMIS%20AVIATION%20GROUP%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1930, S/N 3117
- [N7446](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7446): [Bowe Walter C Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWE%20WALTER%20C%20TRUSTEE), [Sonoma, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sonoma), S/N A-19
- [N744H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N744H): [Ezell Chadwick S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EZELL%20CHADWICK%20S), [Breckenridge, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Breckenridge), S/N A-95
- [N763K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N763K): [Aerospace Trust Management LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSPACE%20TRUST%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1941, S/N A-140
- [N844V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N844V): [Chalet Suzanne Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHALET%20SUZANNE%20AVIATION%20INC), [Lake Wales, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lake%20Wales), built 1930, S/N 3230
- [N845V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N845V): [Bell Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20AVIATION%20INC), [Milwaukee, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Milwaukee), built 1930, S/N 3225
- [N8584](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8584): [S C Johnson & Son Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/S%20C%20JOHNSON%20%26%20SON%20INC), [Racine, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Racine), S/N A98
- [N949H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N949H): [Patterson Frederick W III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PATTERSON%20FREDERICK%20W%20III), [American Canyon, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/American%20Canyon), built 1929, S/N A-134
- [N9577H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9577H): [Lozier Thomas S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOZIER%20THOMAS%20S), [Lebanon, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Lebanon), built 1929, S/N A-47

## STCs approved for it (7)

- [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 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 SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA04776NY (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY%20(1%20OF%202)): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc.
- [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer.. Electronics International
- [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc.
- [STC SA01240SE (5 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01240SE%20(5%20OF%205)) (historical): Installation of secondary voltage indication system. Visual Instruments LLC

## NTSB investigations (8)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB GAA16CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA170), Mar 29, 2016: Waco CTO (N744H), Ridgeland, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB MIA08CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA067), Feb 25, 2008: Waco CTO (N845V), Venice, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI05CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA172), Aug 7, 2005: Waco CTO (N7446), Shelbyville, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power during cruise due to carburetor ice. A factor was conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CHI04LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA005), Oct 7, 2003: Waco CTO (N9577H), Greenfield, IN, destroyed. Probable cause: The loss of engine power during cruise and subsequent fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI98LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA008), Oct 4, 1997: Waco CTO (N9577H), Cloverdale, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: the Boeing pilot failed to identify the Waco airplane on the runway before initiating a takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the restricted forward visibility of both pilots due to the…
- [NTSB NYC90LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA202), Aug 28, 1990: Waco DSO (N613N), Keene, NH, destroyed. Probable cause: ABORTED TAKEOFF WITH INSUFFICIENT ROOM AVAILABLE TO STOP. THE PILOT'S DELAYED DECISION TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF WAS A FACTOR.
- [NTSB FTW82DA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA047), Jan 23, 1982: Grumman G-164A (N8584), Hobbs, NM, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA70DWD22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70DWD22), May 14, 1970: Waco CTO (N845V), Mt.Vernon, WA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (10)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20160329003459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160329003459A), Mar 29, 2016: Waco CTO (N744H), Ridgeland, SC, Substantial damage. Left main landing gear collapsed shortly after landing causing the aircraft to strike the propeller, cowl, and lower left wing on the ground.
- [Accident 20080225836359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080225836359A), Feb 25, 2008: Waco CTO (N845V), Venice, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot is not cooperating with the NTSB or FAA regarding the accident. Preliminary investigations indicates that pilot lost control of airplane during…
- [Accident 20050807024699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050807024699A), Aug 7, 2005: Waco CTO (N7446), Kirksville, IL, Substantial damage. (-23) While on a personal pleasure flight at about 11:15 am CDT the appropriately certificated and qualified pilot and sole occupant of the aircraft…
- [Accident 20031007029359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031007029359A), Oct 7, 2003: Waco CTO (N9577H), Greenfield, IN, Destroyed. (-23) Principal maintenance inspector's statement: on October 8, 2003 inspectors from this office were dispatched to investigate an accident near greenville,…
- [Accident 19971004030052A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971004030052A), Oct 4, 1997: Waco CTO (N9577H), Cloverdale, IN, Substantial damage. While back taxiing on 28 collided with N75511 that was departing on same runway. (-23) on October 4, 1997, at approximately 2030 UTC, two aircraft, a…
- [Incident 19910622029359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910622029359I), Jun 22, 1991: Waco CTO (N7446), Ocala, FL, Minor damage. Pilot ground looped the aircraft on landing rollout.
- [Incident 19910606024749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910606024749I), Jun 6, 1991: Waco S3HD (N8584), Westville, NY, Minor damage. On landing aircraft veered right then left. Right gear had collapsed. Suspect internal tubing corrosion.
- [Accident 19900828040249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900828040249A), Aug 28, 1990: Waco DSO (N613N), Keene, NH, Substantial damage. Ran too long trying to liftoff glassy water. Aborted too late and struck trees on shore of pond.
- [Incident 19880805059349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880805059349I), Aug 5, 1988: Beech B23BEECH (N613N), Orange, MA, Minor damage. Came in fast. Landed on grass runway. Lost directional control. Overcorrected and ground looped.
- [Incident 19860724042319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860724042319I), Jul 24, 1986: Waco CTO (N744H), Brunswick, GA, Minor damage. Ground looped aircraft during rollout.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2016FA0000191](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000191), Mar 29, 2016: BOLT. SHEARED. UPON LANDING, THE LT MAIN GEAR ATTACHING POINT BOLT SHEARED CAUSING THE LT MLG TO FOLD UNDER THE AIRCRAFT. A VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE LT TRAILING GEA

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Waco/Air Tech CTO](https://openairdocs.org/model/waco-air-tech-cto): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 9601215

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