Waco CTO
17 Waco CTO aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1929–1941. Most are registered in MT, CA and DE.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 17
- Years built
- 1929–1941
- Seats
- 3
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Waco CTO airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 6
- Destroyed
- 2
- Substantial damage
- 4
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Waco CTO airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Waco CTO aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Mar 29, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · Ridgeland, SCN744H
- Feb 25, 2008Substantial damage · minor injuries · Venice, FLN845V
- Aug 7, 2005Substantial damage · none injuries · Shelbyville, ILN7446
- Oct 7, 2003Destroyed · none injuries · Greenfield, INN9577H
- Oct 4, 1997Substantial damage · none injuries · Cloverdale, INN9577H
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19951 report on Waco CTO airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- bolt1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1929 | 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 4 | |
| 1932 | 1 | |
| 1941 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 5 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Waco CTO airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 6 NTSB events since 1982 involve Waco CTO airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Waco CTO airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 79 mph
CTO aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N21R | 1929 | Wilmington, DE | Oct 23, 2003 |
| N280W | 1932 | Ellsinore, MO | Mar 11, 2015 |
| N29TW | — | Kalispell, MT | Feb 14, 2024 |
| N515M | — | Kankakee, IL | Mar 7, 2013 |
| N610N | 1929 | Vero Beach, FL | Jan 29, 1997 |
| N613N | 1929 | Union City, TN | Dec 2, 2023 |
| N655N | 1930 | Kalispell, MT | Jun 2, 2024 |
| N657N | 1929 | Sheridan, WY | Jul 15, 2026 |
| N666N | 1930 | Kalispell, MT | Jun 3, 2024 |
| N7446 | — | Sonoma, CA | Feb 9, 2019 |
| N744H | — | Breckenridge, TX | Feb 15, 2024 |
| N763K | 1941 | Wilmington, DE | Nov 28, 2025 |
| N844V | 1930 | Lake Wales, FL | Apr 1, 2019 |
| N845V | 1930 | Milwaukee, WI | Dec 17, 2007 |
| N8584 | — | Racine, WI | Jun 4, 2013 |
| N949H | 1929 | American Canyon, CA | May 19, 2016 |
| N9577H | 1929 | Lebanon, IN | Mar 20, 2017 |