N27H - 1946 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1946 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N27H is a 1946 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tims Duane R in Hemet, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 15, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on May 23, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N27H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2A4D2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N27H was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.7331, -117.0024 on April 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N27H was last updated on May 25, 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 80,402 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 N27H. 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
1946
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 15, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 23, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
TIMS DUANE R
Address
8760 DUVAL LN
City
HEMET
State / Zip Code
California92545-9373
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)
50522322
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2A4D2

Additional Details

Registration
N27H
Serial Number
11688
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00513482

Last Known Position

Date
April 24, 2026 (UTC 17:11:11)
Airport
Latitude
33.733055
Longitude
-117.002449

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC