Single-engine piston

N1685V

Cessna 140

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
—
Serial
13857
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Continental C90 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Soldotna, AK
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Registration record

N1685V on the FAA register

Type
Cessna 140
Serial
13857
Engines
Continental C90 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Soldotna, AK
Certificate issued
2021-08-12
Airworthiness date
1957-10-21
Registration expires
2028-08-31
Airworthiness class
Standard
Mode S (hex)
A11281
Mode S (octal)
50211201
Seats (type)
2
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
315 nm
Cruise (type)
88 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Market asking range
$39,250 to $54,750
Middle half of 5 live Cessna 140 listings, 1946–1948 models (median $48,500). Asking prices, not an appraisal of N1685V.
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2028-08-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2021-08-12
    Certificate of registration issued as N1685V.
  • 2021-04-25
    Accident at Palmer, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2009-05-05
    Accident at Haines, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1957-10-21
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category).
Overview

About N1685V

N1685V is a Cessna 140, serial number 13857. It is registered to an individual in Soldotna, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on August 12, 2021 and expires on August 31, 2028.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Continental C90 series engine and 2 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 88 knots and a range of about 315 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category, dated October 21, 1957.

N1685V has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
88 kt
Range
315 nm
Power / thrust (each)
85
Takeoff over 50 ft
1,950 ft
Landing over 50 ft
1,530 ft
Fuel burn
5 gph

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Safety record

Accident & incident history

2021-04-25 Accident · Palmer, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC21LA034
Reported aircraft: Cessna 140
Probable cause: The pilot s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and his excessive braking which resulted in a nose-over.
2009-05-05 Accident · Haines, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC09CA037
Reported aircraft: Cessna 140
Probable cause: The pilot's decision to practice takeoff and landings on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on takeoff.

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.