N77439 - 1947 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1947 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N77439 is a 1947 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Timbs Gary O in Ontario, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 3, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on April 5, 2005. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N77439 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA7AC6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N77439 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Chino Airport (KCNO) on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N77439 was last updated on October 7, 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 N77439. 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
1947
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
November 3, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 5, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
TIMBS GARY O
Address
5611 PHILLIPS BLVD
City
ONTARIO
State / Zip Code
California92807
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)
52475306
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA7AC6

Additional Details

Registration
N77439
Serial Number
11881
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
October 7, 2023
Unique ID
00793557

Last Known Position

Date
February 28, 2026 (UTC 23:29:22)
Airport
Latitude
33.978699
Longitude
-117.636529

Data Source

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

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