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Single-Engine Piston

1946 CESSNA 140

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fyiEstimate $125,500–$128,500 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 16 comparable Cessna Single-Engine Piston listings ($136,118), then adjusts for:

  • Year -7 vs comparable listings -10.5%
  • Airframe time +420 hr vs comps -0.8%
  • Engine time -815 hr vs comps +6.5%
  • No ADS-B (50% of comps have one) -1.3%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1946
3,983 hrs
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NOF
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1
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Overview

Make / ModelCessna 140
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time3,983 hrs
Engine time84 SNEW

Description

• Upgraded Engine with 108hp STC • Low Total Time • Excellent Paint • Excellent Interio

Avionics

• King Audio Panel • King Transponder • King Bendix Comm

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GTN 650Xi

No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.

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Garmin GFC 500 autopilot

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.

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Garmin GTX 345 (ADS-B In/Out)

No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.

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Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.

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General

Year1946
ManufacturerCESSNA
Model140
Serial NumberNOF
ConditionUsed

Airframe

Total Time3,983

Engine

Engine 1 Time84 SNEW
Engine TBO1800

Avionics

Avionics/Radios• King Audio Panel • King Transponder • King Bendix Comm

Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 140

Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 140 (not this specific airframe).

$18,443annual budget · 182 hrs/yr
$66variable cost / hour
$0.75cost per nm
4.8gph fuel burn
$40,582avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $125,500–$128,500

Performance & dimensions

Range315 nm
Cruise speed88 kts · 101 mph
Takeoff / landing750.0 / 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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