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Cessna

Cessna 140

C140
Fora do escopo executivo · Aviação geral
Single-Engine PistonDiscontinued1946–1951
Range
391 NM · 724 km
MTOW
658 kg
Cruise
91 kt · 169 km/h
Seats
2
2 seats (pilot included)
Used price
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Specifications for the 140 / 140A variant. Sources: en.wikipedia.org (checked on 10/10/2026).

The Cessna 140 is a single-engine piston produced between 1946 and 1951. It has a range of 391 nm, a cruise speed of 91 kt (169 km/h), 2 seats (pilot included). In Brazil there are 16 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations.

Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/10/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/7/2026).

Temporal identity

First flight
Jan 01, 1945
FAA cert.
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ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
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Units produced
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Two-seat single-engine tailwheel aircraft produced right after the Second World War. In Brazil it is a recreational and collector's aircraft, present in flying clubs and among classic enthusiasts. The total of 7,664 units adds up the 120, 140 and 140A family.

Detailed specs

Performance

Power
85 hp (63 kW)
Engine
1x Continental C-85

Cabin and comfort

Detailed specs pending

Avionics and engines

Detailed specs pending

Operating costs

Data source
consumo: https://planeandpilotmag.com/cessna-120140-1946-1948/
Last updated
2026

External dimensions

Overall length
6.55 m
Wingspan
10.16 m
Height
1.91 m

Weights & fuel

Operating empty weight (OEW)
390 kg
Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
658 kg
Fuel capacity
95 L
Fuel capacity
170 lb

Cabin

Standard configuration
2 typical seats (pilot included)
Length
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Width
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Height
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Volume
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Baggage
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History

First flight - 1945

1945

End of production - 1951

1951

Brazil Fleet

58 registrations in the RAB (all statuses)

Full analysis: listing, mark reservations, charts and change log in the ANAC Monitor.

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Lineage

Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.

Curiosities and highlights

Curated knowledge pending.

Cessna 140 for sale now

Listed aircraft with a page on Jet Tracker, from the lowest asking price up. Asking is not the closing price; portals and the reading date are on each page.

Registrations in Brazil

5 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the Cessna 140?

The maximum range is 391 nm (391 NM · 724 km).

How fast is the Cessna 140?

Cruise speed is 91 kt, equivalent to 169 km/h.

How many passengers does the Cessna 140 seat?

The Cessna 140 has 2 seats in total, counting the pilot seat: up to 1 passenger.

How many Cessna 140 are there in Brazil?

There are 16 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/10/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations.