N2555N - 1947 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1947 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N2555N is a 1947 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vroom David H in Oro Valley, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 20, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on April 17, 1992. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N2555N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26D25 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2555N was last updated on September 30, 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 N2555N. 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
September 20, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 17, 1992

Registered Owner

Name
VROOM DAVID H
Address
1501 W COMANCHE WAY
City
ORO VALLEY
State / Zip Code
Arizona85755-9443
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)
50466445
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26D25

Additional Details

Registration
N2555N
Serial Number
12811
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00523032

Data Source

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

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