# Waco SRE

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 9600910
- Manufacturer (registry): WACO
- Model: SRE
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 5
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 146 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS TC 714](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%20714) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: The Waco Aircraft Company
- Registered aircraft: 5
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/waco-sre

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 (5)

- [N1252W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1252W): [Poplar Grove Airmotive Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POPLAR%20GROVE%20AIRMOTIVE%20INC), [Poplar Grove, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Poplar%20Grove), built 1941, S/N 5153
- [N20961](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20961): [Glover William S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLOVER%20WILLIAM%20S), [Mount Pleasant, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mount%20Pleasant), built 1940, S/N 5086
- [N20967](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20967): [Lilja Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LILJA%20CORP), [Livermore, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Livermore), S/N 5089
- [N247E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N247E): [Foster Matthew R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOSTER%20MATTHEW%20R), [Poplar Grove, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Poplar%20Grove), S/N 5081
- [N58785](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58785): [Sydal Sre LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SYDAL%20SRE%20LLC), [Jackson, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Jackson), built 1941, S/N 5155

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 LAX03LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA064), Jan 10, 2003: Waco SRE (N1252W), Prescott, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a collision with a runway sign. Factors in the accident were the tailwind and the malfunctioning brake system.
- [NTSB LAX83FUG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUG02), Oct 12, 1982: Waco SRE (N1252W), Redlands, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68D0027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0027), Jun 4, 1967: Waco SRE (N20967), Merced, CA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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 20121104024889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121104024889A), Nov 4, 2012: Waco SRE (N247E), Lafayette, LA, Substantial damage. Pilot stated after landing on roll out the aircraft veered to the right. He then tried to correct with left rudder and left brake, with a touch of power... No…
- [Accident 20110226004049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110226004049A), Feb 26, 2011: Waco SRE (N58785), Vidalia, LA, Substantial damage. Pilot landed aircraft on rwy 14 at K0R4. During touchdown rollout, the front left landing gear collapsed from possible excess side load due to crosswind,…
- [Accident 20030110000249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030110000249A), Jan 10, 2003: Waco SRE (N1252W), Prescott, AZ, Substantial damage. (.19)On January 10, 2003, at 1249 mountain standard time, a Waco Sre, N1252W, lost directional control on landing and struck a runway sign at the Prescott,…
- [Accident 19821011055689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821011055689A), Oct 11, 1982: Waco SRE (N1252W), Redlands, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot allowed aircrafts left wheel to drop into construction hole off side of runway causing loss of control.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

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

- [SDR 2012FA0000761](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000761), Nov 4, 2012: STRUT. DAMAGED. RIGHT LANDING GEAR STRUT FROM FUSELAGE TO LANDING GEAR FAILED ON LANDING. AFTER STRUT REMOVAL FROM ATTACH POINTS LOTS OF RUST WAS COMING OUT OF THE CRACK CREATE

## 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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