Flight Tracker
N3043S
1947 CESSNA 140
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SPITLER JOHN
Registrant Type
Partnership
Location
LARAMIE, WY
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 15, 2022
Airworthiness Date
Jun 29, 2007
Expires
Mar 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
140
Year
1947
Serial Number
12709
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
105 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85-12F
Type
Reciprocating
Power
85 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A33100
Mode S Code (Octal)
50630400

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

Ownership History: 1 prior registration

RegistrantLocationCancelled
FAIRSERVICE JOHN GORDON JR BLACKSBURG, VA Aug 17, 1995

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jul 3, 2024 Accident Substantial Harmony, WY
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

A total loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's inadvertent placement of the fuel selector to the "off" position.

NTSB WPR24LA224
Apr 28, 1987 Accident Substantial ROANOKE, VA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB BFO87LA033