Single-engine piston

N72609

Cessna 140

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
—
Serial
9785
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Continental C85 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Cecil, OH
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Registration record

N72609 on the FAA register

Type
Cessna 140
Serial
9785
Engines
Continental C85 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Cecil, OH
Certificate issued
2023-04-03
Airworthiness date
1958-05-20
Registration expires
2030-04-30
Airworthiness class
Standard
Mode S (hex)
A9BC50
Mode S (octal)
52336120
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 N72609.
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2030-04-30
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2023-04-03
    Certificate of registration issued as N72609.
  • 2010-07-10
    Accident at Franklin, IN; damage: substantial.
  • 1970-06-30
    Accident at Soperton,Ga, 10; damage: substantial.
  • 1958-05-20
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category).
Overview

About N72609

N72609 is a Cessna 140, serial number 9785. It is registered to an individual in Cecil, Ohio. The current certificate of registration was issued on April 3, 2023 and expires on April 30, 2030.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Continental C85 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 May 20, 1958.

N72609 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

2010-07-10 Accident · Franklin, IN Damage: Substantial NTSB · CEN10CA387
Reported aircraft: Cessna 140
Probable cause: The pilot's improper touchdown point and excessive braking, which resulted in a nose over.
1970-06-30 Accident · Soperton,Ga, 10 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 2808
Reported aircraft: Cessna 140

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.