N2990N - 1947 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1947 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N2990N is a 1947 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Paulson Michael J in Fargo, ND. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 12, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on September 16, 2008. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N2990N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3194E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2990N was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 46.9051, -96.8165 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2990N was last updated on May 5, 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 N2990N. 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
May 12, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 16, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
PAULSON MICHAEL J
Address
23 FREMONT DR
City
FARGO
State / Zip Code
North Dakota58103
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)
50614516
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3194E

Additional Details

Registration
N2990N
Serial Number
13248
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00540903

Last Known Position

Date
April 29, 2026 (UTC 13:01:17)
Airport
Latitude
46.895142
Longitude
-96.918571

Data Source

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

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