1946 CESSNA 140
Starts from the median asking price of 13 comparable Cessna 140 listings ($39,900), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time -844 hr vs comps +1.7%
- Engine time -280 hr vs comps +2.2%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 140 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,500 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,100 SMOH |
Description
Beautiful Cessna 140 featuring a striking white and deep blue exterior with red accents and excellent ramp appeal. This pressurized, twin-engine aircraft offers a comfortable cabin, impressive performance, and outstanding cross-country capability. An ideal choice for business or personal travel, combining speed, comfort, versatility, and classic Cessna quality.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna 140 lands versus other Cessna 140 listings on fyiAero.
Price
79th pct$43k · 79th percentile of 14 listings
Airframe time
44th pct2,500 hours total (TTAF) · 44th percentile of 9 listings
Engine time
40th pct1,100 hours since major overhaul · 40th percentile of 5 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1946 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 140 |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,500 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 1,100 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 1800 |
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 140
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 140 (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 315 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 88 kts · 101 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 750.0 / 460.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 140 seats up to 1 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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