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Cessna 140 on the US registry.
1,605 registered single-engine airplanes, from the FAA's October 8, 2026 release.
There are 1,605 Cessna 140 aircraft on the US registry, and 98% have a valid registration. Registered examples were built between 1946 and 1978; the median year is 1946. Texas has the most (154, 10%). 17% are registered to companies, partnerships or government rather than individuals. 24 received a new registration certificate in the last 90 days. 5 were deregistered in the last 12 months, including 1 exported.
Specs from the FAA reference file: single-engine airplane, 2 seats, 1 engine, piston engine type.
Where Cessna 140 aircraft are registered
Top 10 states by registrant address.
By year built
Aircraft with a recorded year of manufacture, by decade.
Who registers them
Registrant type on the registration.
Engines on the registry
Most common engines recorded for this model.
| Engine | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Cont Motor C85 Series | 1,219 |
| Cont Motor C90 Series | 268 |
| Lycoming 0-235 Series | 22 |
Latest registration certificates
Most recent certificate issue dates. Individual owners' names are not shown.
| N-number | Year | Location | Registrant | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N89141 | 1946 | Weatherly, PA | Not shown (individual) | Oct 6, 2026 |
| N2455N | – | Priest Lake, ID | Not shown (individual) | Sep 30, 2026 |
| N2685N | – | Griffin, GA | Not shown (individual) | Sep 30, 2026 |
| N89200 | 1946 | Vero Beach, FL | Nostalgair Sky Adventures INC | Sep 30, 2026 |
| N1726V | – | Highgate Center, VT | Not shown (individual) | Sep 29, 2026 |
| N1910V | – | Bend, OR | Bommarito Sterling J | Sep 28, 2026 |
| N2498V | – | Willis, TX | Not shown (individual) | Sep 26, 2026 |
| N72881 | 1946 | West Columbia, SC | Not shown (individual) | Sep 23, 2026 |
| N3103N | 1947 | Kissimmee, FL | Dm Aviation INC | Sep 21, 2026 |
| N72272 | 1946 | Sheridan, WY | Glidepath Aviation LLC | Sep 21, 2026 |
Exports
| Exported to | Aircraft, last 12 months |
|---|---|
| France | 1 |
Source: FAA Releasable Aircraft Database, release of October 8, 2026. Counts include aircraft on the US civil registry and exclude reserved or unassigned N-numbers. Not an official FAA record. Not affiliated with the FAA. How we count.
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