N12438 is a 1932 Waco QDC (fixed wing single engine) with serial number 3579, registered in Groveland, CA. It is powered by a Cont Motor W670 SERIES rated at 250 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the standard class, issued Oct 15, 1954. It is one of 5 QDC aircraft in the FAA registry, 2 of them registered in California.
FAA status: Sale reported. There is no expiration date on this record.
Registration
- FAA status
- Sale reported
- Registrant type
- Individual
- Registered owner
- Individual owner, name not shown
- Location
- Groveland, CA
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Fresno FSDO (FAT FSDO) · (559) 297-2150
- Last FAA action
- Jun 26, 2026
- Mode S code (hex)
- A06570
- Mode S code (octal)
- 50062560
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- WACO
- Model
- QDC
- Type certificate (TCDS)
- ATC 412 (The Waco Aircraft Company)
- Year manufactured
- 1932
- Serial number
- 3579
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type
- Reciprocating
- Engine
- CONT MOTOR W670 SERIES (250 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 4
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Standard since Oct 15, 1954
Public airports near Groveland
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groveland/Yosemite Groveland, CA | E45 | 4 mi | Non-towered | 100LL |
| Columbia Columbia, CA | O22 | 17 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A |
| Mariposa-Yosemite Mariposa, CA | KMPI | 25 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.