| Tail Number / N-Number | N1252W |
| Manufacturer | WACO |
| Model | SRE |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 5153 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | P&W |
| Engine Model | R-985 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 450 hp (336 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 146 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | POPLAR GROVE AIRMOTIVE INC |
| Street | 11619 RT 76 |
| City | POPLAR GROVE |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 61065 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Boone County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1972-02-10 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2003-10-16 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50064370 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A068F8 |