N2486V - 1948 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1948 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N2486V is a 1948 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Huber Frank B in Maple Grove, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 21, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on August 20, 2024. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N2486V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A250F5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2486V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 45.1558, -93.2098 on February 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2486V was last updated on August 20, 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 N2486V. 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
October 21, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 20, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
HUBER FRANK B
Address
17924 73RD PL N
City
MAPLE GROVE
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55311-4625
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)
50450365
Mode S Code (Hex)
A250F5

Additional Details

Registration
N2486V
Serial Number
14755
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2031
Last Action Date
August 20, 2024
Last Update Date
August 20, 2024
Unique ID
00312812

Last Known Position

Date
February 9, 2026 (UTC 20:07:23)
Airport
Latitude
45.155777
Longitude
-93.209773

Data Source

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

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