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The Cessna 140 is a model in the 120 / 140 family. It is described here as a Two-seat high-wing tailwheel piston single. FAA type-certificate reference: A-768.
Cessna 140 specifications
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
|---|---|
| Model | 140 |
| Aircraft type | Two-seat high-wing tailwheel piston single |
| Seats | 2 |
| Landing gear | Fixed conventional (tailwheel) |
| Certification | FAA A-768 |
Cessna 140 weights and capacities
| Maximum takeoff weight | 1,450 lb |
|---|---|
| Standard fuel capacity | 25 gal total / 21 gal usable |
| Maximum baggage | 80 lb combined |
Cessna 140 engine and configuration
| Engine | Continental · 85 hp · @ 2,575 rpm |
|---|
Cessna 140 history and development
Cessna 140 is part of Cessna's immediate postwar two-seat tailwheel family. The Model 140 adds wing flaps and more standard equipment. The base landplane type data use a 1,450 lb maximum weight, a 25 U.S. gallon fuel system with 21 gallons usable, and Continental C85-series power. Approved C90 installations and later STCs exist, so model-level data should be treated as the standard certificated baseline rather than a description of every surviving aircraft.
Cessna 140 fuel capacity
Standard total fuel: 25 U.S. gallons. Standard usable fuel: 21 U.S. gallons.
Cessna 140 model applicability and configuration
This page describes the standard landplane type-design baseline. Approved alternate engines, propellers, electrical systems, landing-gear changes, seaplane equipment and later STCs can alter applicability. Verify the data plate, engine installation, equipment list, current weight-and-balance report and supplements for the individual aircraft.
Cessna 140 weight and balance
Maximum takeoff weight: 1,450 lb. Maximum combined baggage: 80 lb. The represented landplane maximum weight is 1,450 lb and baggage capacity is 80 lb. Approved seaplane configurations use different limits. Operational calculations must use the individual aircraft's actual empty weight and center of gravity. Use the approved aircraft-specific documentation and current weight-and-balance record for operational calculations. WBcalc does not currently provide a model-specific Cessna 140 calculator.
Cessna 140 frequently asked questions
What is the maximum takeoff weight of the Cessna 140?
The represented maximum takeoff weight is 1,450 lb.
How much usable fuel does the Cessna 140 carry?
The represented standard usable fuel capacity is 21 U.S. gallons.
Reference sources
FAA: Type Certificate / Aircraft Specification A-768 - Cessna 120 and 140
Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand: Type Acceptance Report TAR 9/21B/12 - Cessna 120/140
