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%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 140 |
|---|---|
| Type | Other |
| Airframe time | — |
Engines & propellers
Airframe
- Total time
- 4937 hrs
Engine
- Time since major overhaul
- 364 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
1946 CESSNA 140 C85 Stroker 100HP TT 4937 SMOH 364 Metalized wings Last annual 2-10-2026 Compressions 80-80-78-80
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.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
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Price
71st pct$42k · 71st percentile of 14 listings
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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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