N2402V - 1948 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1948 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N2402V is a 1948 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Eph Aviation LLC in Phoenix, AZ. The registration certificate was issued on February 15, 2022. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N2402V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A232B1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2402V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.6897, -112.0797 on March 15, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2402V was last updated on November 5, 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 N2402V. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 15, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
EPH AVIATION LLC
Address
14818 N 10TH ST
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
Arizona85022-3751
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)
50431261
Mode S Code (Hex)
A232B1

Additional Details

Registration
N2402V
Serial Number
14645
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
November 5, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00772492

Last Known Position

Date
March 15, 2026 (UTC 20:02:34)
Airport
Latitude
33.689715
Longitude
-112.079659

Data Source

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

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