N9491A - 1950 Cessna 140A Aircraft Registration

C140

1950 CESSNA 140A

Aircraft Description

N9491A is a 1950 Cessna 140A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wonder Aviation LLC in Nashville, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 3, 1987. The registration certificate was issued on February 8, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N9491A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD3113 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9491A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.3891, -86.4107 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9491A was last updated on February 8, 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 N9491A. 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
1950
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
November 3, 1987
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 8, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
WONDER AVIATION LLC
Address
2307 CISCO ST
City
NASHVILLE
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37204-2739
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)
53230423
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD3113

Additional Details

Registration
N9491A
Serial Number
15559
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
February 8, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00114690

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 22:43:10)
Airport
Latitude
36.388367
Longitude
-86.410961

Data Source

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

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