N5398C - 1950 Cessna 140A Aircraft Registration

C140

1950 CESSNA 140A

Aircraft Description

N5398C is a 1950 Cessna 140A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Red Rose Flying Club in Spring City, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 21, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on August 2, 1974. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N5398C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6D54F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5398C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.1469, -84.6919 on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5398C was last updated on May 5, 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 N5398C. 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
October 21, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 2, 1974

Registered Owner

Name
RED ROSE FLYING CLUB
Address
ATTN: J E ROUX
942 LAKE FOREST DR
City
SPRING CITY
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37381-5903
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)
51552517
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6D54F

Additional Details

Registration
N5398C
Serial Number
15531
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00632995

Last Known Position

Date
April 14, 2026 (UTC 23:33:54)
Airport
Latitude
35.23199
Longitude
-84.673559

Data Source

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

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