N5305C - 1950 Cessna 140A Aircraft Registration

C140

1950 CESSNA 140A

Aircraft Description

N5305C is a 1950 Cessna 140A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered in the United States. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 2, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on August 16, 2025. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N5305C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6B377 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5305C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.2630, -122.5825 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5305C was last updated on February 5, 2026. 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 N5305C. 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
1950
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
140A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C140140
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 2, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 16, 2025

Registered Owner

The registered owner has requested to keep this data private under Title 49 of the United States Code, Section 44114.

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51531567
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6B377

Additional Details

Registration
N5305C
Serial Number
15425
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2032
Last Action Date
February 5, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00832685

Last Known Position

Date
March 22, 2026 (UTC 20:34:03)
Airport
Latitude
38.26296
Longitude
-122.582464

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC