# Waco UKS-7

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 9600824
- Manufacturer (registry): WACO
- Model: UKS-7
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 5
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 123 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS ATC 648](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20648) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: The Waco Aircraft Company
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/waco-uks-7

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.

- [AD 47-27-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-27-01): Wing inspection (tank area) · Waco Aircraft Company, The UKS-7, VKS-7 (Army UC-72D) and VKS-7F

## Registered aircraft (2)

- [N17721](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17721): [Nace Jon](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NACE%20JON), [Mishawaka, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Mishawaka), built 1937, S/N 4632
- [N29371](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29371): [Gold Cap LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOLD%20CAP%20LLC), [Bremerton, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bremerton), built 1940, S/N 5229

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 FTW03LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA108), Mar 9, 2003: Waco UKS-7 (N17721), El Paso, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW68O0018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68O0018), Apr 18, 1968: Waco YKS-7 (N29371), Zaragoza, Mexico, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 20030309004619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030309004619A), Mar 9, 2003: Waco UKS7 (N17721), El Paso, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) On March 9, 2003, approximately 1100 MST, a Waco-UKS-7, N17721, operated by [privacy data omitted] was substantially damaged when it ground looped while…

## 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 SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [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 SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International

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