N2809N - 1947 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1947 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N2809N is a 1947 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kalabus Edward A Jr in Dallas, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 25, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on November 6, 2007. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N2809N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2D19B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2809N was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.7956, -112.2159 on February 6, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2809N was last updated on June 23, 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 N2809N. 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 25, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 6, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
KALABUS EDWARD A JR
Address
8138 SAN LEANDRO DR
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
Texas75218-4403
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)
50550633
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2D19B

Additional Details

Registration
N2809N
Serial Number
13070
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00820283

Last Known Position

Date
February 6, 2026 (UTC 19:59:09)
Airport
Latitude
34.795578
Longitude
-112.215869

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC