N3693V - 1948 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1948 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N3693V is a 1948 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lennox Gregory P in Encinitas, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 7, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on June 14, 2006. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N3693V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A43090 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3693V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.8262, -116.9720 on April 9, 2025. The FAA registry record for N3693V was last updated on March 4, 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 N3693V. 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
June 7, 1967
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 14, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
LENNOX GREGORY P
Address
406 LA COSTA AVE
City
ENCINITAS
State / Zip Code
California92024-1113
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)
51030220
Mode S Code (Hex)
A43090

Additional Details

Registration
N3693V
Serial Number
14969
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00543343

Last Known Position

Date
April 22, 2026 (UTC 23:12:45)
Airport
Latitude
32.826198577881
Longitude
-116.97200012207

Data Source

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

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