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1940 Waco UPF-7Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Jamestown, NY, USA

This 1940 WACO UPF-7 (N173E) represents an exceptional example of a professionally restored classic biplane, upgraded to ZPF configuration with a 300 hp fuel-injected Jacobs R755A2 engine. The aircraft underwent a complete ground-up restoration in 2010 by Rare Aircraft Ltd., earning an Oshkosh Bronze Lindy award that same year. With 2,652 total airframe hours and only 112 hours since major overhaul on its radial engine (rebuilt by Radial Engines Ltd.), this WACO features modern avionics including an Aspen 1000 PFD/MFD, Garmin GNC 250XL COM/GPS, and GTX 327 transponder.

The airframe boasts a full rear canopy and presents in striking...

Year
1940
Make
Waco
Series
UPF-7
Model
UPF-7
Tail #
N173E
Serial #
5592

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,652 hrs
Engine 1 Time
112 hrs (SMOH)

Avionics

PFD

Aspen 1000 - PFD/MFD

MFD

Aspen 1000 - PFD/MFD

Comms

Garmin GNC 250XL - GNC COM/GPS

GPS

Garmin 496 - GPS/Map on Panel Mount

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 327 - GTX Transponder

EMS/EIS

Electronics Int'l UBG-16 - Engine with Data Recording Port

Additional Equipment

Intercom

PM 1000 - PM 3-Place Intercom

Strobe Lights

Whelen A650 - Wing-Tip Strobe/Nav Lights (2)

Wheels and Brakes

Cleveland - Wheels Brakes

Smoke System

Smoking Airplanes Smoke System

Tailwheel

RRR Russ - RRR Tailwheel STC Bracket

Oil Separator

M20 - Oil Separator

Fuel Flow

FS 450 - FS Fuel Flow/Totalizer

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
9.5/10
Interior Year
2010
Paint Rating
9.5/10
Paint Year
2010
Interior Notes
Black Vinyl with Sewn-In Waco Logos - 9.5 Rating
Exterior Notes
Ceconite with Poly Tone Yellow with Black Trim and Red Pin Stripes - 9.5 Rating

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Jacobs
Engine Model
R755A2
Engine Power
300 HP

Asking Price

$359,000

Aircraft Location

Jamestown, NY, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 2, 2025: $359,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 23, 2025

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Asking Price

$359,000