Description
Experience aviation history with this airworthy 1929 WACO CTO. This exceptional aircraft features a Wright R-760-8 engine delivering 225 HP, with 80 hours since major overhaul and a TBO of 1200. The airframe shows 580 total hours, with only 79.5 hours since a comprehensive restoration. It is equipped with a Hamilton Standard 2-blade prop and high-quality modifications, including Bendix wheels, Vultee BT-15 brakes, and a Scott 3200 tailwheel. The exterior was meticulously finished in 2003 using Ceconite 102 Dacron fabric with a multi-coat professional dope finish. Complete logs accompany the aircraft, and the annual inspection was completed in November 2026. This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully preserved piece of golden-age aviation that is ready for flight. Serial number 3166.Specifications
Year1929
ManufacturerWACO
ModelCTO
Serial Number3166
Registration #N657N
ConditionUsed
Total Time580
Complete LogsYes
Airframe Notes579.5 Hrs. TTSN
79.5 Hrs. Since Restoration
Engine 1 Make/ModelWRIGHT R-760-8
Engine Horsepower225 HP
Engine 1 Time80 SMOH
Engine TBO1200
Number of Blades2
Prop NotesHamilton Standard 1639/1519
Modifications/ConversionsBendix 30 x 5 wheels (N3N)
Vultee BT-15 brakes
Cleveland 10-24D master cylinders
Scott 3200 tailwheel
Eclipse starter type F-141
Additional EquipmentEntire aircraft recovered in Ceconite 102 Dacron fabric
6 Coats Randproof Nitrate Dope
4 Coats Clear Butyrate Dope
10 Coats Silver Pigmented Butyrate Dope
6 Coats Color Butyrate Dope
Year Painted2003
Year Interior2003
Inspection StatusAnnual completed 11/26
AirworthyYes
Year1929|
ManufacturerWACO|
ModelCTO|
Serial Number3166|
Registration #N657N|
ConditionUsed|
Total Time580|
Complete LogsYes|
Airframe Notes579.5 Hrs. TTSN
79.5 Hrs. Since Restoration|
Engine 1 Make/ModelWRIGHT R-760-8 |
Engine Horsepower225 HP|
Engine 1 Time80 SMOH |
Engine TBO1200|
Number of Blades2|
Prop NotesHamilton Standard 1639/1519|
Modifications/ConversionsBendix 30 x 5 wheels (N3N)
Vultee BT-15 brakes
Cleveland 10-24D master cylinders
Scott 3200 tailwheel
Eclipse starter type F-141|
Additional EquipmentEntire aircraft recovered in Ceconite 102 Dacron fabric
6 Coats Randproof Nitrate Dope
4 Coats Clear Butyrate Dope
10 Coats Silver Pigmented Butyrate Dope
6 Coats Color Butyrate Dope|
Year Painted2003|
Year Interior2003|
Inspection StatusAnnual completed 11/26|
AirworthyYes|
