N2540N - 1947 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1947 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N2540N is a 1947 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Stover Charles E in Osceola, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 7, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on August 12, 2025. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N2540N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A268BF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2540N was last updated on August 12, 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 N2540N. 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
1947
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
June 7, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 12, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
STOVER CHARLES E
Address
54795 ASH RD
City
OSCEOLA
State / Zip Code
Indiana46561-9028
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)
50464277
Mode S Code (Hex)
A268BF

Additional Details

Registration
N2540N
Serial Number
12796
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2032
Last Action Date
August 12, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00722952

Last Known Position

Date
June 3, 2026 (UTC 23:49:56)
Airport
Latitude
41.801468
Longitude
-86.424325

Data Source

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

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