1941 Waco UPF-7 for sale

1941 Waco UPF-7

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$128,000Good Deal
Location Petersburg, VA
Total Time 8,315 hrs
Engine SMOH 270 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 5791
Reg # N32159
Engine Reciprocating
ICAO Type WACF
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Central Virginia Aviation
aircraftdealer.com
$128,000
Central Virginia Aviation
controller.com
$128,000
Central Virginia Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
$131,947
Central Virginia Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
$130,329 *
GBP £96,737

* 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 1941 Waco UPF-7 (N32159) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 8,315 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 below the market average at $128,000.

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 8,315 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,200 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (VENABLE GROUP LLC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 8,315 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

Registered Owner

VENABLE GROUP LLC

Registration Address

TUPELO, MS

Certificate Issued

2025-05-14

Airworthiness

1956-06-30

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Petersburg, VA

Seller reported 115 more aircraft in VA →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in Petersburg, VA but FAA registration shows TUPELO, MS. Aircraft may have been relocated. Confirm current location with seller.

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

Safety Record

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N32159.

Price History

2 price events · sources: aircraftdealer.com, controlleremea.co.uk

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$268,000
Range: $195,500 — $268,000
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
-52%
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Disclaimer: All prices, cost estimates, and market values shown are based on asking prices from third-party sources and are provided for informational purposes only. AeroGurus is not an appraiser, broker, or financial advisor. Always obtain a professional appraisal and independent inspection before making a purchase decision. Actual transaction prices may differ from asking prices.