N9405A - 1949 Cessna 140A Aircraft Registration

C140

1949 CESSNA 140A

Aircraft Description

N9405A is a 1949 Cessna 140A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cronin John W Jr in Denver, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 21, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on November 6, 1975. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N9405A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD1030 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9405A was last tracked by AviatorDB near Centennial Airport (KAPA) on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9405A was last updated on July 28, 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 N9405A. 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
1949
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
140A
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 6, 1975

Registered Owner

Name
CRONIN JOHN W JR
Address
13 POLO FIELD LANE
City
DENVER
State / Zip Code
Colorado80209
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53210060
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD1030

Additional Details

Registration
N9405A
Serial Number
15226
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00700221

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 16:22:39)
Airport
Latitude
39.5495
Longitude
-104.853575

Data Source

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

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