N76954 - 1946 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1946 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N76954 is a 1946 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nemmers Joseph P in Trent, SD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 28, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on January 19, 2018. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N76954 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA661B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N76954 was last updated on April 14, 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 N76954. 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 28, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 19, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
NEMMERS JOSEPH P
Address
47680 240TH ST
City
TRENT
State / Zip Code
South Dakota57065-6102
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)
52463033
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA661B

Additional Details

Registration
N76954
Serial Number
11400
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00073417

Data Source

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

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