N3746V - 1949 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1949 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N3746V is a 1949 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Fritz Kurt M in Carson City, NV. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 17, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on April 29, 2020. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N3746V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A445E5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3746V was last updated on October 20, 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 N3746V. 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
1949
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 17, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 29, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
FRITZ KURT M
Address
816 HILLCREST RD
City
CARSON CITY
State / Zip Code
Nevada89703-4939
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)
51042745
Mode S Code (Hex)
A445E5

Additional Details

Registration
N3746V
Serial Number
15036
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00300034

Data Source

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

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