N2357V - 1948 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1948 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N2357V is a 1948 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gillis John H in Elbert, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 2, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on March 18, 2021. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N2357V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A21E74 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2357V was last tracked by AviatorDB near Meadow Lake Airport (K00V) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2357V was last updated on April 28, 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 N2357V. 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
September 2, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 18, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
GILLIS JOHN H
Address
24866 BEN KELLY RD
City
ELBERT
State / Zip Code
Colorado80106-9524
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-290 SERIES
Horsepower
140 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50417164
Mode S Code (Hex)
A21E74

Additional Details

Registration
N2357V
Serial Number
14593
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00272332

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 23:59:57)
Airport
Latitude
39.480148
Longitude
-104.232072

Data Source

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

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