| Tail Number / N-Number | N12438 |
| Manufacturer | WACO |
| Model | QDC |
| Year Built | 1932 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 3579 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | W670 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 250 hp (187 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 150 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BUCHNER ALAN L |
| Street | 20885 HEMLOCK ST |
| City | GROVELAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95321-9383 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Tuolumne County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1954-10-15 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1982-05-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50062560 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A06570 |