N5669C - 1950 Cessna 140A Aircraft Registration

C140

1950 CESSNA 140A

Aircraft Description

N5669C is a 1950 Cessna 140A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Morris Kenneth E in Poplar Grove, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 25, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on February 23, 1981. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N5669C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A740CA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5669C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.3187, -88.8529 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5669C was last updated on August 18, 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 N5669C. 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
August 25, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 23, 1981

Registered Owner

Name
MORRIS KENNETH E
Address
5151 ORTH RD HNGR MD1
City
POPLAR GROVE
State / Zip Code
Illinois61065-8881
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)
51640312
Mode S Code (Hex)
A740CA

Additional Details

Registration
N5669C
Serial Number
15625
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00790336

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 17:11:19)
Airport
Latitude
42.272877
Longitude
-88.866875

Data Source

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

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