N89586 - 1946 Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

1946 CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N89586 is a 1946 Cessna 140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Phillips James A in Lake Arrowhead, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 10, 1954. The registration certificate was issued on November 24, 2021. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N89586 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC5B76 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N89586 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.0849, -117.1442 on March 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N89586 was last updated on June 23, 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 N89586. 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
August 10, 1954
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 24, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
PHILLIPS JAMES A
Address
PO BOX 1924
City
LAKE ARROWHEAD
State / Zip Code
California92352-1924
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)
53055566
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC5B76

Additional Details

Registration
N89586
Serial Number
8629
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00331621

Last Known Position

Date
March 4, 2026 (UTC 23:34:15)
Airport
Latitude
34.084854
Longitude
-117.14419

Data Source

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

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