N89883 - Cessna 140 Aircraft Registration

C140

CESSNA 140

Aircraft Description

N89883 is a Cessna 140, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Beck Christopher A in Belvidere, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 21, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on November 18, 2019. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N89883 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC6698 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N89883 was last updated on September 15, 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 N89883. 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
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
September 21, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 18, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
BECK CHRISTOPHER A
Address
3400 PARTRIDGE LN
City
BELVIDERE
State / Zip Code
Illinois61008-9674
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53063230
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC6698

Additional Details

Registration
N89883
Serial Number
8928
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
September 15, 2023
Unique ID
00181531

Data Source

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

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