N2287U - 1946 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1946 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N2287U is a 1946 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Muse Robert C in Vienna, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 29, 1994. The registration certificate was issued on August 7, 2025. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N2287U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A20219 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2287U was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.7158, -77.5132 on March 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2287U was last updated on August 7, 2025. 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 N2287U. 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
July 29, 1994
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 7, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
MUSE ROBERT C
Address
2629 E MEREDITH DR
City
VIENNA
State / Zip Code
Virginia22181-4042
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)
50401031
Mode S Code (Hex)
A20219

Additional Details

Registration
N2287U
Serial Number
9055
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2032
Last Action Date
August 7, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00044678

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 14:31:44)
Airport
Latitude
38.728669
Longitude
-77.522461

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC