N2307V - 1948 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1948 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N2307V is a 1948 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Karel Benjamin R in Stillwater, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 28, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on July 23, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N2307V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A20BE1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2307V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.9348, -93.0600 on September 14, 2024. The FAA registry record for N2307V was last updated on July 23, 2024. 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 N2307V. 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
1948
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
April 28, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 23, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
KAREL BENJAMIN R
Address
13731 47TH STREET CT N
City
STILLWATER
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55082-1239
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)
50405741
Mode S Code (Hex)
A20BE1

Additional Details

Registration
N2307V
Serial Number
14543
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2031
Last Action Date
July 23, 2024
Last Update Date
July 23, 2024
Unique ID
00232122

Last Known Position

Date
May 11, 2026 (UTC 02:08:55)
Airport
Latitude
44.985031
Longitude
-92.839835

Data Source

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

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