1996 Waco YMF-5
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1996 WACO YMF-5, TTIS 2149 hours. 245 Engine Hours. New left upper wing and center section in 2017 after being hit by a taxing aircraft while parked.
Charter Category. Possibly available with its own private hangar. • Located Jandakot
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WA Skydiving Academy
controller.com
|
$131,200
$132,468
|
Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
|
WA Skydiving Academy
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$133,455 *
GBP £99,316
|
Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | Apr 08, 2026 | 100 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Waco YMF-5
This 1996 Waco YMF-5 is a 3-seat single engine piston with 2,149 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 YMF-5 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $131,200 to $590,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $131,200.
The YMF-5 cruises at 100 kts (185 km/h) with a range of 432 nm (800 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 17,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 15 GPH (57 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $93/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Waco YMF-5 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia
AU
Seller reported 10 more aircraft in Western Australia →Title Status
No FAA title records
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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.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $129,250–$173,453.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
