1946 CESSNA 140

We are pleased to offer this elegant 1946 Cessna 140, dating from the first year of Cessna 140 production. The low time aircraft is powered by a Continental C85-12 and features a new wooden propeller. Its characteristic early-production configuration includes fabric wings, flaps, dual wing struts, the distinctive “D” window and wheel fairings.

The aircraft combines classic vintage character with practical modern equipment, including Garmin COM radio and a Mode S transponder.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

•⁠  ⁠Manufacturer: Cessna
•⁠  ⁠Model: Cessna 140
•⁠  ⁠Year of manufacture: 1946
•⁠  ⁠Registration: N89320
•⁠  ⁠Serial number: 8348
•⁠  ⁠Total time: 3,320 h since new

 

ENGINE

•⁠  ⁠Continental C85-12
•⁠  ⁠TTSN: 2,643 h
•⁠  ⁠SMOH: 112 h
•⁠  ⁠Overhaul performed in 2001 at 2,523 h
•⁠  ⁠Chrome cylinders
•⁠  ⁠STC SEO2004AT – installation of O-200 crankshaft, connecting rods and pistons (Modification performed in 07/2025 at 2,625 h)

 

PROPELLER

•⁠  ⁠Sensenich W72GK48
•⁠  ⁠0 h SNEW

 

AVIONICS

•⁠  ⁠Garmin GTR 205 COM, 8.33 MHz
•⁠  ⁠Garmin GTX 330 S-Mode XPDR
•⁠  ⁠ELT

 

EQUIPMENT & CONFIGURATION

•⁠  ⁠Wheel fairings
•⁠  ⁠Fabric wings
•⁠  ⁠Flaps
•⁠  ⁠Dual wing struts
•⁠  ⁠“D” window
•⁠  ⁠Grey fabric interior
•⁠  ⁠Wheel extenders available, currently removed

The grey fabric interior is in fair condition.

 

HISTORIC CHARACTER

This is a Cessna 140 from the first year of production, retaining several characteristic features of the early aircraft. With its classic configuration, fabric wings and distinctive vintage appearance, it represents an appealing aircraft for enthusiasts of historic aviation and vintage flying with very low operating costs.

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PRICE: On request