N2491V - 1948 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1948 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N2491V is a 1948 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Zweifel Stephan G in Northfield, MN. The registration certificate was issued on February 18, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N2491V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A253FD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2491V was last updated on February 18, 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 N2491V. 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
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 18, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
ZWEIFEL STEPHAN G
Address
406 HIGHLAND AVE
City
NORTHFIELD
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55057-1323
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)
50451775
Mode S Code (Hex)
A253FD

Additional Details

Registration
N2491V
Serial Number
14760
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 29, 2032
Last Action Date
February 18, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00455560

Last Known Position

Date
May 13, 2026 (UTC 15:19:25)
Airport
Latitude
44.486069
Longitude
-93.034842

Data Source

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

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