N89492 - 1946 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1946 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N89492 is a 1946 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pilot Farm LLC in Grant, NE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 13, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on March 9, 2024. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N89492 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC57DE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N89492 was last updated on March 9, 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 N89492. 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 13, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 9, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
PILOT FARM LLC
Address
75410 ROAD 327
City
GRANT
State / Zip Code
Nebraska69140
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-290 SERIES
Horsepower
140 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53053736
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC57DE

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N89492
Serial Number
8524
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2031
Last Action Date
March 9, 2024
Last Update Date
March 9, 2024
Unique ID
00451651

Data Source

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

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