# Waco VKS-7

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 9600826
- Manufacturer (registry): WACO
- Model: VKS-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: 5
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/waco-vks-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 (5)

- [N17700](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17700): [Hardwick Alan R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARDWICK%20ALAN%20R), [Clayton, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Clayton), built 1937, S/N 4620
- [N20900](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20900): [Wenglarz Maxwell D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WENGLARZ%20MAXWELL%20D), [San Pierre, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/San%20Pierre), S/N 5218
- [N2309](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2309): [Daniel Sharon L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DANIEL%20SHARON%20L), [Southampton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Southampton), built 1941, S/N 5239
- [N29372](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29372): [Byars Guy F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BYARS%20GUY%20F), [Goshen, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Goshen), built 1940, S/N 5230
- [N31651](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31651): [K E F Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/K%20E%20F%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Plymouth, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Plymouth), built 1941, S/N 5275

## 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 FTW78DA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DA003), Oct 14, 1978: Waco VKS-7 (N2309), Tahlequah, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74FUA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74FUA03), Aug 26, 1973: Waco VKS-7 (N31656), Long Beach, CA, substantial damage

## 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 19781014037531A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781014037531A), Oct 14, 1978: Waco CJC (N2309), Tahlequah, OK, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19730826027779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730826027779A), Aug 26, 1973: Waco VKS7 (N31656), Long Beach, CA, Substantial damage

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (4)

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 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

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