N1139D - 1951 Cessna 140A Aircraft Registration

C140

1951 CESSNA 140A

Aircraft Description

N1139D is a 1951 Cessna 140A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Oborny Alan R in Choteau, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 7, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on February 20, 2026. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2033. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N1139D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A03AEF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1139D was last updated on February 20, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 140, a foundational aircraft that established Cessna's dominance in postwar general aviation, first flew on June 28, 1945. This high-wing, two-seat tailwheel monoplane powered by an 85-horsepower Continental C85-12 engine became the template for Cessna's single-engine designs for the next two decades. At peak production in 1946, the Wichita factory delivered 30 aircraft daily, ultimately producing 5,432 Model 140 and 140A variants through 1951. Built by Cessna Aircraft Company using wartime mass-production techniques, the 140 transformed affordable light aviation for civilian pilots. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C140.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1139D. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1951
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
140A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C140140
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 7, 1955
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 20, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
OBORNY ALAN R
Address
465 DEEP CREEK RD
City
CHOTEAU
State / Zip Code
Montana59422-9351
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50035357
Mode S Code (Hex)
A03AEF

Additional Details

Registration
N1139D
Serial Number
15702
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2033
Last Action Date
February 20, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00871140

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC