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The Cessna 140A 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: 5A2.
Cessna 140A specifications
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
|---|---|
| Model | 140A |
| Aircraft type | Two-seat high-wing tailwheel piston single |
| Seats | 2 |
| Landing gear | Fixed conventional (tailwheel) |
| Certification | FAA 5A2 |
Cessna 140A weights and capacities
| Maximum takeoff weight | 1,500 lb |
|---|---|
| Standard fuel capacity | 25 gal total / 21 gal usable |
| Long-range fuel capacity | 42 gal total / 37 gal usable |
| Maximum baggage | 80 lb combined |
Cessna 140A engine and configuration
| Engine | Continental · C-90-12F · 90 hp · @ 2,475 rpm |
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Cessna 140A history and development
The 140A is the metal-wing development of the 120/140 family. FAA 5A2 lists the Continental C-90-12F as the standard 90 hp engine and separately permits specified C85 installations. Standard landplane/skiplane maximum weight is 1,500 lb. Standard fuel capacity is 25 U.S. gallons total with 21 usable; an approved optional installation increases capacity to 42 gallons total with 37 usable. Those optional-system figures are configuration-specific rather than universal.
Cessna 140A fuel capacity
Standard total fuel: 25 U.S. gallons. Standard usable fuel: 21 U.S. gallons. Long-range total fuel: 42 U.S. gallons. Long-range usable fuel: 37 U.S. gallons. The 42/37-gallon installation is an approved optional system under 5A2.
Cessna 140A configurations and applicability
Standard landplane/skiplane
| Maximum takeoff weight | 1,500 lb |
|---|---|
| Usable fuel | 21 US gal |
Approved optional long-range tanks
| Usable fuel | 37 US gal |
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Approved seaplane configuration
| Maximum takeoff weight | 1,556 lb |
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Cessna 140A model applicability and configuration
This reference is scoped to the 140A type data under FAA 5A2. Optional engines, long-range tanks, seaplane equipment, jump-seat installations and other approved alterations change configuration or loading applicability. Use the current aircraft records to establish the actual configuration.
Cessna 140A weight and balance
Maximum takeoff weight: 1,500 lb. Maximum combined baggage: 80 lb. The standard landplane/skiplane maximum weight is 1,500 lb. The TCDS lists 1,556 lb for the approved seaplane configuration with the specified float installation. Baggage is limited to 80 lb before any reduction required by an approved jump-seat installation. Use the approved aircraft-specific documentation and current weight-and-balance record for operational calculations. WBcalc does not currently provide a model-specific Cessna 140A calculator.
Cessna 140A frequently asked questions
What engine does the Cessna 140A use?
The engine listed for this model is Continental C-90-12F.
What is the maximum takeoff weight of the Cessna 140A?
The represented maximum takeoff weight is 1,500 lb.
How much usable fuel does the Cessna 140A carry?
The represented standard usable fuel capacity is 21 U.S. gallons.
Reference sources
FAA: Aircraft Specification / TCDS 5A2 - Cessna 140A