N81073 - 1946 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1946 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N81073 is a 1946 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Janssen Larry A in Baldwin City, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 19, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on July 6, 2020. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N81073 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB0CC5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N81073 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.8697, -95.1392 on February 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N81073 was last updated on December 18, 2024. 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 N81073. 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
May 19, 1956
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 6, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
JANSSEN LARRY A
Address
657 E 1750 RD
City
BALDWIN CITY
State / Zip Code
Kansas66006-7312
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)
52606305
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB0CC5

Additional Details

Registration
N81073
Serial Number
10367
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
December 18, 2024
Last Update Date
December 18, 2024
Unique ID
00970332

Last Known Position

Date
February 21, 2026 (UTC 23:12:42)
Airport
Latitude
38.869675
Longitude
-95.139213

Data Source

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

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