N140R - 1951 Cessna 305A Aircraft Registration

1951 CESSNA 305A

Aircraft Description

N140R is a 1951 Cessna 305A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Plaster William L in Washington, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 14, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on June 15, 2024. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N140R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0A427 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N140R was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.4133, -78.7262 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N140R was last updated on June 15, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Cessna Aircraft Company, now a subsidiary of Textron Aviation based in Wichita, Kansas, is one of the most prolific aircraft manufacturers in history. Known for iconic models like the Cessna 172 Skyhawk, the world's most-produced aircraft, Cessna has been building general aviation aircraft since 1927. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 305A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N140R. 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
305A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
99 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 14, 1972
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 15, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
PLASTER WILLIAM L
Address
146 RIVERBOAT DR
City
WASHINGTON
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27889-9717
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50122047
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0A427

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N140R
Serial Number
22834
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2031
Last Action Date
June 15, 2024
Last Update Date
June 15, 2024
Unique ID
00471522

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 20:20:15)
Airport
Latitude
35.413269
Longitude
-78.72624

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC