N3591V - 1948 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1948 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N3591V is a 1948 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Veteran Aviation Services LLC in Frederick, MD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 6, 1990. The registration certificate was issued on December 31, 2019. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N3591V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A408CB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3591V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.4176, -77.3743 on April 22, 2025. The FAA registry record for N3591V was last updated on September 27, 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 N3591V. 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
September 6, 1990
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 31, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
VETERAN AVIATION SERVICES LLC
Address
1486 EDEN DR
City
FREDERICK
State / Zip Code
Maryland21701-4451
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)
51004313
Mode S Code (Hex)
A408CB

Additional Details

Registration
N3591V
Serial Number
14859
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 27, 2023
Last Update Date
September 27, 2023
Unique ID
00523003

Last Known Position

Date
April 22, 2025 (UTC 23:00:45)
Airport
Latitude
39.417599
Longitude
-77.374298

Data Source

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

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