N1903V - 1947 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1947 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N1903V is a 1947 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Covelli Rene A in Cherry Hill, NJ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 15, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on May 9, 2000. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N1903V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A16B00 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1903V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.9625, -74.8291 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1903V was last updated on October 20, 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 N1903V. 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
1947
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
June 15, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 9, 2000

Registered Owner

Name
COVELLI RENE A
Address
3010 CHAPEL AVE W
City
CHERRY HILL
State / Zip Code
New Jersey08002-1562
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50265400
Mode S Code (Hex)
A16B00

Additional Details

Registration
N1903V
Serial Number
14094
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00872840

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 13:17:08)
Airport
Latitude
39.943771
Longitude
-74.867859

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC