N73065 - 1946 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1946 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N73065 is a 1946 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Austin Donald B in Locust Grove, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 26, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on December 7, 2017. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N73065 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9CE53 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N73065 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.3746, -84.1542 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N73065 was last updated on April 7, 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 N73065. 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
1946
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
140
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C140140
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 26, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 7, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
AUSTIN DONALD B
Address
116 TEAL CT
City
LOCUST GROVE
State / Zip Code
Georgia30248-2413
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)
52347123
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9CE53

Additional Details

Registration
N73065
Serial Number
10277
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00171667

Last Known Position

Date
April 21, 2026 (UTC 20:54:46)
Airport
Latitude
33.368912
Longitude
-84.184937

Data Source

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

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