N140Q - 1946 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1946 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N140Q is a 1946 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Schroeder Peter G in Clemmons, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 6, 2013. The registration certificate was issued on January 25, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C85-12 engine producing 85 horsepower, N140Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0A40E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N140Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.1211, -80.4372 on February 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N140Q was last updated on January 25, 2023. 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 N140Q. 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
1946
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
140
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C140140
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 6, 2013
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 25, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
SCHROEDER PETER G
Address
8350 LISMORE ST
City
CLEMMONS
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27012-8854
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85-12
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50122016
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0A40E

Additional Details

Registration
N140Q
Serial Number
9748
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
January 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01127522

Last Known Position

Date
February 14, 2026 (UTC 18:50:12)
Airport
Latitude
36.121138
Longitude
-80.437219

Data Source

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

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