January 17th, 2012 
junkie The Cessna 140 history begins in 1946 after World War II. This aircraft is a single-engine, two-seated aircraft. The engine was a four-cylinder piston engine. Specifications for this aircraft are as follows. The propellers are 2-bladed Sensenich and the wingspan is 33 feet and 4 inches. The height is 6 feet and 3 inches. The length is 21 feet and 6 inches. It holds the pilot and one passenger. The maximum speed is 125 mph and the cruise speed is 105 mph. The range for this aircraft is 450 miles, with the rate of the climb at 680 feet per minute. It uses between 4.2 and 4.8 gph.
The production of the Cessna 140 ended in 1950. This aircraft has metal fuselage and fabric wings with metal control surfaces. However, the later 140A model had entire metal wings. There were 7,664 aircraft built in the time of the first one in 1946 and the last in 1950. These aircraft are spread out over the globe.
The final version of the Cessna 140 is considered the Cessna 140A. This final version was introduced in 1949. It had a standard Continental C9 engine with aluminum covered wings and metal control panels. The 140 version uses the Continental C-85-12 engine. One benefit of the Cessna 140 is that the flexibility of the aircraft makes it very easy to fly in remote areas or grassy landings strips. It is noted that since the plane has been around for more than sixty years, it has the benefit of great durability.
The interest in this aircraft has generated many sites that promote the interest of enthusiasts. Online research provides many informational sites, community enthusiasts, and sale of the historic aircraft. Depending on what interests you about the Cessna 140, information is available to answer the questions you have. Photos and manuals are also available for the aircraft.
The Cessna 140 is a very popular plane for those interested in a lightweight plane that is easy to handle. Many first time flyers prefer this plane because of the small size and being lightweight. This is also a popular choice for sightseeing purposes.
If you are looking for used Cessna 140s for sale, you can research the Cessna Pilots Association. It is dedicated to providing relevant information. They also organize social events and offer other specific services to Cessna owners. The objective they have is to provide what owners need to enjoy the aircraft
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