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Cessna 140

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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

ManufacturerCessna
Model140
Aircraft typeTwo-seat high-wing tailwheel piston single
Seats2
Landing gearFixed conventional (tailwheel)
CertificationFAA A-768

Cessna 140 weights and capacities

Maximum takeoff weight1,450 lb
Standard fuel capacity25 gal total / 21 gal usable
Maximum baggage80 lb combined

Cessna 140 engine and configuration

EngineContinental · 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.

Always verify aircraft applicability. Check the current POH or AFM, equipment list and weight and balance records for the individual aircraft.

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

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