# Waco HRE

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 9600906
- Manufacturer (registry): WACO
- Model: HRE
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 5
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 120 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS TC 714](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%20714) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: The Waco Aircraft Company
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/waco-hre

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

None registered with this model now.

## 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 ATL90LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA035), Dec 6, 1989: Waco HRE (N31654), Alexander City, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: AN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO SEPARATION OF THE MAGNETO AS A RESULT OF A BROKEN MOUNTING STUD. THE MOUNTING STUD MOST LIKELY FAILED DUE TO VIBRATIONS INDUCED BY AN INADEQUATELY BALANCED CRANKSHAFT.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 19891206049079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891206049079A), Dec 6, 1989: Waco HRE (N31654), Alexander City, AL, Substantial damage. Engine quit on climbout. Force landed and nosed over on sandy lakeshore. Magneto mounting studs broke mag separated
- [Incident 19871110073849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871110073849I), Nov 10, 1987: Waco HRE (N31654), Birmingham, AL, Minor damage. Right wing raised, veered left at 3 feet during landing in gusty wind. Right gear collapsed dragging right wing tip

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (6)

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

- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA6070NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA6070NM): Installation of a 'quick-disconnect drain plug' on the engine rocker sump for the oil drain retrieval system after engine shutdown. West Coast Air Creations
- [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 SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International

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