N77121 - 1946 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1946 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N77121 is a 1946 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bays Joseph K in Weirsdale, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 27, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on November 20, 2007. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N77121 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA6F76 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N77121 was last updated on June 16, 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 N77121. 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
March 27, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 20, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
BAYS JOSEPH K
Address
17900 SE 159TH AVE
City
WEIRSDALE
State / Zip Code
Florida32195-3190
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)
52467566
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA6F76

Additional Details

Registration
N77121
Serial Number
11579
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00443487

Data Source

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

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