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1940 Waco UPF-7Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Indianapolis, IN, USA

This 1940 WACO UPF-7 (NC30124) represents a meticulously restored piece of aviation history, having served as a WWII Civilian Pilot Training program aircraft before undergoing a comprehensive ground-up restoration completed in September 2024. The airframe and original Continental R-670 220hp radial engine both show just 42 hours since major overhaul, with the engine receiving specialized upgrades including a roller bearing crank and NU Chrome cylinders. The restoration included complete replacement of all wood components, epoxy-painted 4130 steel frame, new aluminum sheet metal, and Poly Fiber fabric covering finished in a period-correct...

Year: 1940

Make: Waco

Series: UPF-7

Model: UPF-7

Tail #: NC30124

Serial #: N30124

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Classic / Antique, Training, Recreational

Flight Rules: VFR

Seats: 2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 42 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 42 hrs (SMOH)

Prop 1 Time: 42 hrs (SMOH)

Logbook Status: Complete Logs

Inspection Status: Complete Ground Up Restoration Completed 9/2024, Annual Inspection Completed 4/2025

Avionics

Comms

Garmin GTR 200B - GTR COM Radio

Transponder

Garmin GTX 327 - GTX Mode C Transponder

intercom

PS Engineering Intercom - PS with outside PTT

ADS-B Out

UAvionics ADS-B Out - ADS-B Transmitter with dedicated circuit

ELT

402 Hz ELT - ELT with remote switch

Additional Equipment

Exhaust System

Stainless Steel Exhaust Collector

Fuel System

Stainless Steel Fuel Lines - and bulk head fittings, New and oil tanks, Easy to reach selector

Electrical System

Jasco 6555-1 - Auxiliary fuselage power plug and modern adapter, Battery maintainer plug-in connections

Safety Equipment

Hooker Military Spec Shoulder Harness - and Lap Belts with Secondary Restraint Cables

Interior

Custom Leather Upholstery - Matched grain walnut floor boards, Two place front seat, Hooker military spec shoulder harness and lap belts with secondary restraint cables

Exterior

Wheel Streamlines - and Transition Fairings, X with Leak Guard Tubes

Alternator

Jasco 6555-1 - amp alternator

Wheels and Brakes

Cleveland wheels and brakes, Wheel streamlines and transition fairings, Airtrack 7:50 X 10 tires with leak guard tubes

Covers

Removable metal front cockpit cover, without front wind screen, Custom embroidered overnight cockpit cover

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes: Custom leather upholstery, Matched grain walnut floor boards, Two place front seat, Hooker military spec shoulder harness and lap belts with secondary restraint cables