Waco YKS-7
21 Waco YKS-7 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1937–1940. Most are registered in CA, WA and IL.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 21
- Years built
- 1937–1940
- Seats
- 5
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Waco YKS-7 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
- 4
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 4
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Waco YKS-7 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Waco YKS-7 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Waco YKS-7 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1937 | 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 3 | |
| 1939 | 1 | |
| 1940 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 2 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Waco YKS-7 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 4 NTSB events since 1982 involve Waco YKS-7 airframes. 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
- 123 mph
YKS-7 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N17453 | 1937 | Woodbury, MN | Jul 22, 2009 |
| N17462 | 1937 | Hillsboro, OR | Nov 20, 1973 |
| N17464 | — | Gibsonville, NC | Jul 9, 2020 |
| N17466 | 1937 | Alliance, OH | Jul 26, 2006 |
| N17471 | 1937 | Bremerton, WA | Nov 15, 2001 |
| N17472 | 1937 | Signal Hill, CA | Oct 29, 2009 |
| N17473 | 1937 | North Conway, NH | Nov 20, 2024 |
| N17474 | 1937 | Belleville, IL | Sep 7, 2018 |
| N17713 | 1937 | San Diego, CA | Jun 28, 2011 |
| N17716 | 1937 | Poplar Grove, IL | Mar 30, 2011 |
| N17734 | 1937 | Wolfeboro, NH | Jul 15, 2016 |
| N17736 | 1937 | Cairo, NE | Aug 10, 2018 |
| N17737 | 1937 | Cheboygan, MI | Sep 24, 2025 |
| N1937 | 1937 | Baldwin Park, CA | Aug 22, 2018 |
| N19371 | 1938 | Alliance, OH | Jun 8, 2004 |
| N19373 | 1938 | Union Grove, WI | Feb 10, 2017 |
| N19386 | 1939 | Williamsburg, VA | Oct 24, 2002 |
| N2629 | — | Kirkland, WA | Aug 9, 2019 |
| N2896D | 1938 | Port Townsend, WA | Apr 16, 2026 |
| N29370 | 1940 | Weirsdale, FL | Mar 16, 2020 |
| N65201 | 1937 | Palo Alto, CA | Aug 14, 2008 |