2001 Waco YMF-5C
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
2001 WACO YMF-5C For Sale in Moab, Utah • 1,133 hours total airframe time (reported) • Three-seat open-cockpit configuration • Jacobs R755-B2M radial engine (275 HP) • Hamilton Standard 2B20-229 constant-speed propeller • Always hangared • Leather seats • Garmin GNS 530 NAV/COM/GPS, GTX 327 transponder, GMA 340 audio panel/marker beacon, Goodrich SK-497 Traffic Advisory System, Goodrich EX-500 Weather • Standard Airworthiness Certificate dated August 2, 2001 • 2,950 lb gross weight, 72-gallon fuel capacity, 100 mph average cruise, 10–14 GPH • 30 ft wingspan, 23 ft length, 8.5 ft height
Engine
Jacobs R755-B2M Radial Engine (275 HP) Time Since Overhaul: 0.0 Hrs. Date of Last OH: Feb 18, 2022
Propeller
Type & Model: Hamilton Standard 2B20-229 Serial Number: 83994 Propeller TBO : N/A Time Since New: 1,133 Hrs. Time Since Overhaul: N/A
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sales Team
controller.com
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$250,000
|
Moab, UT | Mar 13, 2026 | 126 days | Active | |
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SkyQuest International
controlleremea.co.uk
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$253,885 *
GBP £188,939
|
Moab, UT | Apr 08, 2026 | 100 days | Active | |
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SkyQuest International
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$258,267
|
Moab, UT | Apr 06, 2026 | 103 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-5C
This 2001 Waco YMF-5C (N97YM) is a 3-seat single engine piston with 1,133 hours on the airframe. There are currently 6 YMF-5C aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $250,000 to $349,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $250,000.
The YMF-5C 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.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Waco YMF-5C — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
REDTAIL PARTNERS LLC
Registration Address
MOAB, UT
Certificate Issued
2024-02-28
Airworthiness
2001-08-02
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
Location & Ownership
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 database checked for N97YM.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $250,000–$335,500.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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