Cessna 140

Cessna · United States · first flew 1945 · light aircraft

The Cessna 140 was a two-seat high-wing light aircraft produced from 1945, representing Cessna's first post-war design and establishing the template for later Cessna light aircraft.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — WingsHigh-mounted, straight
E — Engines1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — FuselageAll-metal fuselage with fabric-covered wings on early models
T — TailConventional

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A high-wing strut-braced monoplane with a broad side-by-side cabin, V-strut main undercarriage, and tailwheel; earlier models have fabric wings while the 140A has all-metal wings.

Specifications

Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.

History

First flown in 1945, the Cessna 140 was aimed at the anticipated post-war private flying boom. Over 7,600 were built between 1945 and 1951, making it extremely popular. It used a Continental C-85 engine and featured V-strut main undercarriage. The Model 170 was the four-seat development.

Variants

The Cessna 140A had all-metal wings replacing the original fabric-covered structure; the related Cessna 120 was a more basic, lower-cost version.

Where you'll see it

The Cessna 140 served with private owners, flying clubs, and flight training schools worldwide and remains a popular vintage aircraft.

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