# N6140R: 1979 Cessna 172RG, registration cancelled 2014-10-29

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: October 29, 2014
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Cessna 172RG](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172rg) (registry code 2072438)
- Engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 3A17](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A17) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 172RG0092
- Year built: 1979
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: November 8, 1979
- Certificate issued: February 13, 2008
- Last registry action: February 13, 2008
- Mode S code: A80002
- Owner when cancelled: [Mccullough Ricardo Alberto](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCULLOUGH%20RICARDO%20ALBERTO)
- Location: [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 29.5387° N, 98.4913° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 78216, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6140R
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=6140R
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6140R-2014-10-29

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Cessna 172RG: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172rg.md

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB LAX05LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA027), Nov 1, 2004: Cessna 172RG (N6140R), Kingman, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: Landing gear extension system component failure resulting in a gear up landing.

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20041101029279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041101029279A), Nov 1, 2004: Cessna 172RG (N6140R), Kingman, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was unable to get the left main gear to lock down for landing. After landing gear up, inspection revealed the roller piston and bearing had fell…
- [Incident 20040629015469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040629015469I), Jun 29, 2004: Cessna 172RG (N6140R), Kingman, AZ, Minor damage. (-23) Gear was not lowered. CFI tolman's statement: the morning of June 29th, 2004, I matthew s. tolman, CFII for sheble aviation, was conducting instruction…
- [Incident 20031101037869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031101037869I), Nov 1, 2003: Cessna 172RG (N6140R), Lake Havasu Cit, AZ, Minor damage. (-23) Incident occurred during initial CFI practical test. While attempting a go around after a rejected landing at the direction of the DPE, the applicant…
- [Incident 19860226033159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860226033159I), Feb 26, 1986: Cessna 172RG (N6140R), Marthas Vineyar, MA. Pilot did not read back hold for release on clearance. ATC did not restate hold. Takeoff made without release.

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