N4056N - 1947 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1947 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N4056N is a 1947 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Paringer Glenn R in Nashotah, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 6, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 31, 2025. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N4056N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4C26B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4056N was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.3553, -88.3968 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4056N was last updated on March 31, 2025. 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 N4056N. 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
1947
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
July 6, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 31, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
PARINGER GLENN R
Address
W334N5815 GARVIN LN
City
NASHOTAH
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin53058-9469
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)
51141153
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4C26B

Additional Details

Registration
N4056N
Serial Number
13514
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2032
Last Action Date
March 31, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00393611

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 14:11:21)
Airport
Latitude
43.345642
Longitude
-88.370957

Data Source

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

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