N76901 - 1946 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1946 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N76901 is a 1946 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dawsonfens 140 LLC in Pearland, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 25, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on October 11, 2023. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N76901 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA6569 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N76901 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.6073, -95.1588 on July 28, 2025. The FAA registry record for N76901 was last updated on October 11, 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 N76901. 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
July 25, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 11, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
DAWSONFENS 140 LLC
Address
5306 PALO DURO DR
City
PEARLAND
State / Zip Code
Texas77584-8260
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52462551
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA6569

Additional Details

Registration
N76901
Serial Number
11343
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 11, 2023
Last Update Date
October 11, 2023
Unique ID
00683397

Last Known Position

Date
July 28, 2025 (UTC 13:32:52)
Airport
Latitude
29.6073
Longitude
-95.158798

Data Source

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

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