N3551V - Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N3551V is a Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Prince John C IV in Frierson, LA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 28, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on September 10, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N3551V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3F9EF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3551V was last updated on June 10, 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 N3551V. 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
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 28, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 30, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
PRINCE JOHN C III
Address
PO BOX 159
City
FRIERSON
State / Zip Code
Louisiana71027-0159
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)
50774757
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3F9EF

Additional Details

Registration
N3551V
Serial Number
14826
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2033
Last Action Date
March 30, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00042893

Data Source

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

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