N5373C - Cessna 140A Aircraft Registration

C140

CESSNA 140A

Aircraft Description

N5373C is a Cessna 140A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Joy Solutions LLC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 30, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on June 20, 2023. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N5373C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6CD32 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5373C was last updated on August 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 N5373C. 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
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
August 30, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 20, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
JOY SOLUTIONS LLC
Address
3511 SILVERSIDE RD STE 105
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19810-4902
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)
51546462
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6CD32

Additional Details

Registration
N5373C
Serial Number
15576
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2030
Last Action Date
August 22, 2023
Last Update Date
August 22, 2023
Unique ID
00582915

Data Source

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

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