N9477A - 1949 Cessna 140A Aircraft Registration

C140

1949 CESSNA 140A

Aircraft Description

N9477A is a 1949 Cessna 140A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Triesenberg Stephanie in Grand Rapids, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 6, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on January 18, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N9477A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD2A77 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9477A was last tracked by AviatorDB near Camarillo International Airport (KCMA) on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9477A was last updated on September 30, 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 N9477A. 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
April 6, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 18, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
TRIESENBERG STEPHANIE
Address
2536 ELMWOOD DR SE
City
GRAND RAPIDS
State / Zip Code
Michigan49506-4273
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)
53225167
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD2A77

Additional Details

Registration
N9477A
Serial Number
15298
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00560051

Last Known Position

Date
April 29, 2026 (UTC 02:42:02)
Airport
Latitude
34.213623
Longitude
-119.077784

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC