The Cessna 140 (ICAO type C140) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 600 kg. It offers a maximum range of 270 nm, a cruise speed of 90 knots, a service ceiling of 15,500 ft and seating for up to 2 across its variants.
Cessna 140
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 2,102
- Active
- 2,098
- Origin
- United States
2 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A-768 · Rev 34 · issued 2003-03-31
- MTOW
- 658 kg
- Seats
- 2 crew
- Fuel
- 95 L
Continental C-85-12 or C-85-12F, or optional Continental C-90-12F or -14F, or Lycoming O-235-C1
Type Certificate No. 768 (CAR 4a)
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Cessna 140 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna 140 fleet — updated daily.
79 yearsmedian age
Of the 1,709 registered Cessna 140 with a known build year (81% of the 2,102 we track), the median age is 79 years.
77changed registration in 12 months
77 of the 2,102 registered Cessna 140 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (4% of the fleet), across 77 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 25
- Tracked flights
- 54
- Tracked flight hours
- 78
- Share of fleet flying
- 1%
25 Cessna 140 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (1% of the registered fleet), across 54 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
Cessna 140 manuals & documents
13 documents for the Cessna 140 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Parts Catalog · Service Bulletins · Other Documents · Wiring Diagram · Airworthiness Directives. 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.
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Parts Catalog
Service Bulletins
Other Documents
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What is the range of the Cessna 140?
The Cessna 140 has a maximum range of 270 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Cessna 140 carry?
The Cessna 140 seats up to 2 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Cessna 140?
The Cessna 140's maximum take-off weight is 600 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna 140?
The Cessna 140's ICAO type designator is C140.
How many Cessna 140 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 2,102 registered Cessna 140 airframes worldwide.
Registered 140 aircraft
Individual 140 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- PP-XAA· 1997
- N3544V· 1978
- PT-AEP· 1964
- N3342G· 1959
- N55PL· 1958
- N3060N· 1955
- N2488N· 1955
- N89902· 1955
- N76220· 1955
- N2673N· 1955
- N76225· 1954
- N76918· 1954
- N89972· 1954
- N9451A· 1953
- N9688A· 1952
- N5683C· 1952
- N5365C· 1952
- N1141D· 1951
- N251C· 1951
- C-FGMV· 1951
- N1151D· 1951
- N1136D· 1951
- N1129D· 1951
- N1135D· 1951