N76679 - 1946 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1946 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N76679 is a 1946 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Barros Arnold C in Olympia, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 13, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on January 29, 2025. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N76679 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA5B41 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N76679 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.6829, -117.3219 on August 30, 2024. The FAA registry record for N76679 was last updated on January 29, 2025. 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 N76679. 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 13, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 29, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
BARROS ARNOLD C
Address
9142 AUTUMN LINE LOOP SE
City
OLYMPIA
State / Zip Code
Washington98513-6049
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)
52455501
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA5B41

Additional Details

Registration
N76679
Serial Number
11119
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2032
Last Action Date
January 29, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00973347

Last Known Position

Date
August 30, 2024 (UTC 21:00:36)
Airport
Latitude
47.682899
Longitude
-117.321925

Data Source

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

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