N3745V - 1948 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1948 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N3745V is a 1948 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hill Lesly G in Folsom, CA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 23, 2022. The registration certificate was issued on November 3, 1989. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N3745V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A445C2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3745V was last updated on July 22, 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 N3745V. 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
May 23, 2022
Classification
Experimental 3 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 3, 1989

Registered Owner

Name
HILL LESLY G
Address
104 GOLD MINE CT
City
FOLSOM
State / Zip Code
California95630-2097
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51042702
Mode S Code (Hex)
A445C2

Additional Details

Registration
N3745V
Serial Number
15022
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 22, 2023
Last Update Date
July 22, 2023
Unique ID
00110034

Data Source

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

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