Waco RNF

Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry codes 9600422, 9600522

Manufacturer (registry)
WACO · WACO AIRCRAFT CO
Model
RNF
Registry codes
9600422, 9600522
Registered
35 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
3
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
79 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSATC 311
Holder
The Waco Aircraft Company

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

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Aircraft by year built · 44

1930Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 44 aircraft
193027
193112
19381
19601
19621
19631
20091

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 1

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

Airframe · Waco RNF

AD 46-50-01Fuel line rework
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('9600422', '9600522'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 35

See all 35 registered aircraft
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('9600422', '9600522')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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STCs approved for this model · 14

STC SA01406NYInstallation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K017 on single and multi-engine fixed light aircraft and rotary wingAirwolf Filter CorporationSTC SA02033ATModification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line.M-20 Oil Separators LLCSTC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSwift Fuels LLCSTC SA04776NY (1 OF 2)The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintainedHIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc.STC SA1626NM PAGE 2Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series)Electronics InternationalSTC SA2190NM PAGE 2Installation of electronics International Digital Volt/Amp Gauges and Accessories.Electronics InternationalSTC SA2350NM PAGE 2Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gaugesElectronics InternationalSTC SA2687NMInstallation of Truboplus/ Electronics Int'l gauges and switches.Aero Manufacturing Inc.STC SA2693NMInstallation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories.Electronics International Inc.STC SA4-1289Ceconite 101 covering of complete airplane.Cooper Engineering CorporationSTC SA4302NMInstallation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer.Electronics InternationalSTC SA4503NMRemove original cloth covering and install Ceconite coveringCeconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc.STC SA01240SE (5 OF 5)Installation of secondary voltage indication systemVisual Instruments LLCSTC SA2350NMInstallation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges listed on the attached continuation sheet and the associated accessories.Electronics International
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s
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  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number"

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NTSB investigations · 9

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case 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

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR26LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWaco RNF · Phoenix, AZThe biplane pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the low-wing airplane while taxiing.Dec 14, 2025 · N110Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB FTW91LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco RNF · Lampasas, TXThe failure of a cylinder intake valve spring.Oct 6, 1990 · N11270 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco RNF · Danville, VAThe pilot was en route to NJ when the eng began to run rough. He diverted to Danville, VA, and landed. During the subsequent takeoff the eng began to run rough, then quit at an alt of aprx 700 feet. The pilot turned the acft and over flew the departure rwy to…May 25, 1984 · N11254 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco RNF · Thomaston, GADuring the landing roll the acft drifted to the side of the sod strip where a wheel encountered a surface deviation. The acft turned & nosed over.May 5, 1984 · N11256 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN74DTC27Accident · No injuriesClosedWaco RNF · Gillette, WYFeb 18, 1974 · N613Y · Substantial damageNTSB MIA73DLD23Accident · No injuriesClosedWaco RNF · Palma Sola, FLOct 26, 1972 · N11456 · Substantial damageNTSB DIA68D0084Accident · No injuriesClosedWaco RNF · Huntington, MDSep 24, 1967 · N11206 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC67F0315Accident · Minor injuriesClosedWaco RNF · Chesterfield, MOSep 29, 1966 · N144Y · Substantial damageNTSB MKC66D0205Accident · No injuriesClosedWaco RNF · Prairie City, IASep 4, 1965 · N140Y · 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 ('9600422', '9600522')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 5

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

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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('9600422', '9600522')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.