N2394V - 1948 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1948 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N2394V is a 1948 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Red Sky Aviation LLC in Livermore, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 15, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on May 16, 2012. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N2394V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A22CE7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2394V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.6806, -121.8173 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2394V was last updated on May 12, 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 N2394V. 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
July 15, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 16, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
RED SKY AVIATION LLC
Address
333 W JACK LONDON BLVD # 135
City
LIVERMORE
State / Zip Code
California94551-7604
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)
50426347
Mode S Code (Hex)
A22CE7

Additional Details

Registration
N2394V
Serial Number
14635
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00892452

Last Known Position

Date
May 24, 2026 (UTC 19:36:13)
Airport
Latitude
37.676147
Longitude
-121.813309

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC