N5693C - 1950 Cessna 140A Aircraft Registration

C140

1950 CESSNA 140A

Aircraft Description

N5693C is a 1950 Cessna 140A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Barnes Sammy Dean in Taylorsville, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 2, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on April 19, 2024. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N5693C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A74B1D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5693C was last updated on April 19, 2024. 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 N5693C. 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 2, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 19, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
BARNES SAMMY DEAN
Address
706 PINEY GROVE RD
City
TAYLORSVILLE
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28681-3837
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)
51645435
Mode S Code (Hex)
A74B1D

Additional Details

Registration
N5693C
Serial Number
15653
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2031
Last Action Date
April 19, 2024
Last Update Date
April 19, 2024
Unique ID
00690436

Data Source

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

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