N3522V - 1948 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1948 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N3522V is a 1948 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dilly Bird LLC in Wilmington, DE. The registration certificate was issued on November 8, 2016. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N3522V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3EEED (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3522V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.1887, -94.1168 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3522V was last updated on March 10, 2026. 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 N3522V. 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
1948
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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 8, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
DILLY BIRD LLC
Address
108 W 13TH ST
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19801-1145
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50767355
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3EEED

Additional Details

Registration
N3522V
Serial Number
14791
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
March 10, 2026
Last Update Date
September 15, 2023
Unique ID
00792773

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 15:54:30)
Airport
Latitude
36.18869
Longitude
-94.116783

Data Source

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

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