| Tail Number / N-Number | N9688A |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 140A |
| Year Built | 1952 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 15409 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | C90 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 95 hp (71 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SMITH HERSCHEL C III |
| Street | 204 SUKOSHI DR |
| City | PANAMA CITY |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 32404-7710 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Bay County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1952-02-18 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2000-11-07 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-11-20 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53276517 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AD7D4F |