1940 Waco UPF-7 for sale

1940 Waco UPF-7

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$285,000Overpriced
Location Oklahoma City, OK
Total Time 5,622 hrs
Engine SMOH 207 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 5504
Reg # N30107
ICAO Type WACF
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR
Garmin GNC 250XL #1 GPS/Comm Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B Out/In transponder JPI FS 450 fuel flow meter/totalizer PS Engineering PM 1000 II intercom ACK E-01 ELT Front and rear instruments

Description

N30107 is a spectacular and pristine 1940 Waco UPF-7 that was perfectly and thoroughly restored/rebuilt 207 hours ago by Rare Aircraft in 2008. It has been lovingly maintained and cared for by the best Waco mechanics/maintenance facilities with an absolute open checkbook. This gorgeous UPF-7 is ready for its next custodian and caretaker. It has 5622 total time (but only 207 hours since the complete Rare Aircraft Ltd rebuild/restoration), 207 hours since overhaul on both the engine and propeller, Garmin GNC 250XL, Garmin GTX 345, JPI FS 450, PS Engineering PM 1000 II, and instruments in both the front and rear cockpits. It also has other great features such as the oil shutoff valve, Jasco 50amp alternator, Cleveland wheels and brakes, R-R-R Russ Aircraft tailwheel adapter ring, engine cowl, wheel pants, 2 seat configuration in the front cockpit, and Airwolf remote oil filter kit.

Engine

207 SMOH – Continental W670-6A 220hp (overhauled in 6/2008) Compressions at 4/2025 annual inspection: 78/78/76/77/78/77

Propeller

207 SPOH – Curtis-Reed 55501 (overhauled in 6/2008)

Interior

Re-upholster seat cushions, headrests, and cockpit foam in Scottish leather 6/2008 Black leather seat cushions and headrests 2-place front seat, 1-place rear seat 5-point Hooker Harness in front and rear cockpit

Exterior

Red with Black and Gold stripes Recovered with Ceconite 102 (STC 4503NM) and new paint by Rare Aircraft Ltd. 6/2008 Fuselage recovered and new paint by Rare Aircraft Ltd. 4/2014

Modifications / STCs

Front and rear cockpit brakes

Oil shut-off valve

Air Repair Inc. pistons (STC SE011445E)

Old Thyme Aviation Inc. crankshaft bearings (STC SE01145SE)

Eclipse E-80 starter

Jasco 6555T 50amp alternator

Rare Aircraft Ltd. starter adapter gascolator SA3-10C (STC SA010265E)

Grimes wingtip navigation/position lights

Cleveland wheels and brakes

R-R-R Russ Aircraft Tailwheel Adapter Ring (STC SA00068LA)

Airwolf Filter Corporation remote oil filter kit (STC SA00079NY)

Engine cowl

Concorde RG-25XC sealed battery

Locking tailwheel

Wheel pants

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Latitude Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
$285,000
Neal Schwartz
barnstormers.com
$285,000
Latitude Aviation
controller.com
$285,000
Latitude Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
$290,017 *
GBP £215,390
Latitude Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
$293,788

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Waco UPF-7

This 1940 Waco UPF-7 (N30107) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 5,622 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 UPF-7 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $128,000 to $285,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $285,000.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 16 GPH (61 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $88/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $200/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 5,622 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,200 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,622 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,200 hrs)
Budget $240 for pre-purchase inspection

Waco UPF-7 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Max Speed
165 kts (306 km/h)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Fuel Burn
16 GPH (61 L/h)
TBO
1,200 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

WACO UPF-7

Fuel Burn
16.0 GPH
~$104/hr
Variable Cost
$200/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$18,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$40,000
every 1,200 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the WACO UPF-7. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N30107.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Oklahoma City, OK

Seller reported 144 more aircraft in OK →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N30107 against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

39 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$268,000
Range: $195,500 — $268,000
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
+6%
Above Market

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