N3719V - 1948 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1948 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N3719V is a 1948 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Skiles David A in Manassas, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 1, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on April 11, 1997. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N3719V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A43B29 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3719V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.4652, -77.8994 on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3719V was last updated on October 13, 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 N3719V. 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
January 1, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 11, 1997

Registered Owner

Name
SKILES DAVID A
Address
12046 KAHNS RD
City
MANASSAS
State / Zip Code
Virginia20112-3248
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)
51035451
Mode S Code (Hex)
A43B29

Additional Details

Registration
N3719V
Serial Number
14996
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 13, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00403443

Last Known Position

Date
May 17, 2026 (UTC 15:09:12)
Airport
Latitude
38.267532
Longitude
-77.433861

Data Source

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

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