140 — Cessna Aircraft Company 140
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 1,986
- Active
- 1,740
- Type
- Piston · Two Cycle Piston
- Origin
- US
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C140 C140 | 0-200 SERIES | 600 kg | 270 nm | 90 kt | 2 |
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The FAA paperwork
TCDS A-768 · 34 · issued 2003-03-31
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A-768), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Cessna Aircraft Company 140 manuals & documents
12 documents for the Cessna Aircraft Company 140 — Wiring Diagram · Airworthiness Directives · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Parts Catalog · Other Documents. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) is designed for the Cessna 140 and Cessna 120 aircraft, providing essential information for owners and operators. It covers operational procedures, performance data, and maintenance guidelines to ensure safe and efficient flying. The handbook is structured into four main sections: an operating checklist, operational limitations and performance data, detailed operating instructions, and care and maintenance of the aircraft. This comprehensive guide aims to enhance the flying experience and ensure the longevity of the aircraft through proper operation and care.
- Maximum gross weight for Cessna 140 is 1450 lbs.
- Best rate of climb airspeed is 73 mph indicated.
- Oil pressure should be between 30-40 lbs/sq.in during operation.
- Take-off distance at sea level is approximately 465 feet with full throttle and flaps up.
- Landing distance with flaps down at sea level is approximately 212 feet.
Airworthiness Directives
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Maintenance Manual
Parts Catalog
Other Documents
- Airworthiness Concern Sheet20202 pages· 104 KB· via www.faasafety.gov
- SERVICE BULLETIN SEB-25-0320156 pages· 148 KB· via www.faasafety.gov
- Type Acceptance Report TAR 9/21B/12 – Cessna 120/140200910 pages· 43 KB· via www.aviation.govt.nz
- Airworthiness Directive AD/CESSNA 120/13 Upper Shoulder Harness Adjuster Spring20042 pages· 20 KB· via services.casa.gov.au
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Registered 140 aircraft
Individual 140 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N3544V1978
- PPDFQ1964
- N3342G1959
- N762201955
- N2673N1955
- N2488N1955
- N899021955
- N3060N1955
- N769181954
- N899721954
- N762251954
- N772491949
- N3775V1949
- N3793V1949
- N3758V1949
- N3751V1949
- N3765V1949
- N2506N1949
- N3732V1949
- N3746V1949
- N3752V1949
- N3756V1949
- N3730V1949
- N3771V1949
How many Cessna Aircraft Company 140 are there?
1,986 Cessna Aircraft Company 140 are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 1,740 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the range of the Cessna Aircraft Company 140?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 140 has a range of about 270 nautical miles.
How fast is the Cessna Aircraft Company 140?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 140 cruises at around 90 knots.
What is the Cessna Aircraft Company 140's maximum take-off weight?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 140 has a maximum take-off weight of 600 kg.
How many seats does the Cessna Aircraft Company 140 have?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 140 is typically configured for up to 2 occupants.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna Aircraft Company 140?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 140 uses ICAO type designator C140.
Is the Cessna Aircraft Company 140 type certified?
Yes. The Cessna Aircraft Company 140 holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.