N9647A - 1950 Cessna 140A Aircraft Registration

C140

1950 CESSNA 140A

Aircraft Description

N9647A is a 1950 Cessna 140A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Silver Minnow LLC in Inver Grove Height, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 27, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on May 30, 2026. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2033. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N9647A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD6E50 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9647A was last tracked by AviatorDB near Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (KSTP) on April 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9647A was last updated on May 30, 2026. 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 80,402 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 N9647A. 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
June 27, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 30, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
SILVER MINNOW LLC
Address
3922 73RD ST E
City
INVER GROVE HEIGHT
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55076
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)
53267120
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD6E50

Additional Details

Registration
N9647A
Serial Number
15480
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2033
Last Action Date
May 30, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00634390

Last Known Position

Date
April 25, 2026 (UTC 03:11:14)
Airport
Latitude
44.93479
Longitude
-93.060036

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC