N76591 - 1946 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1946 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N76591 is a 1946 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dessertier in San Diego, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 9, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on November 12, 2023. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N76591 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA57C8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N76591 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Gillespie Field (KSEE) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N76591 was last updated on November 12, 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 N76591. 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
January 9, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 12, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
DESSERTIER
Address
2616 PALACE DR
City
SAN DIEGO
State / Zip Code
California92123-3622
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)
52453710
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA57C8

Additional Details

Registration
N76591
Serial Number
11031
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2030
Last Action Date
November 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00333317

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 00:30:45)
Airport
Latitude
32.838547
Longitude
-116.970831

Data Source

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

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