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1946 Cessna 140Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • North Royalton, OH, USA

This 1946 Cessna 140, registration N51ET, presents as a show-quality, mirror-polished example that has been hangared and flown regularly. It has a total airframe time of 5,609 hours and benefits from a fresh annual inspection completed June 1, 2026, with all ADs current. The seller reports no damage history during their current ownership. The aircraft is based at Weltzien Skypark (15G) in Wadsworth, Ohio.

Under the cowling is an O-200-A 100 hp engine (STC upgrade) with 1,155 hours since major overhaul. At the June 2026 annual, compressions were 68/66/70/68, oil analysis is on file with no metal findings, and oil is changed every 50 hours...

Year
1946
Make
Cessna
Series
140
Model
140
Tail #
N51ET
Serial #
8305

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Recreational
Useful Load
425 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,608.9 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,155 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
763 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Airframe, Engine, and Prop Logs Plus FAA 337 History Included
Inspection Status
Fresh Annual 6/1/26; All ADs Current

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430 - GNS GPS Nav Com

Comms

Garmin GNS 430 - GNS GPS Nav Com

ADSB

Garmin GTX 335 - GTX Mode S Transponder with 2020-Compliant ADS-B Out and Dedicated GPS Position Source; Certification Current Through May 2027

Audio

KMA 24H - KMA Audio Panel

Additional Equipment

Intercom

SPA 400 - SPA Intercom

HSI

Century NSD 360A - NSD Slaved HSI

ELT

ACK E-04 - ACK 406 MHz ELT, Battery Good Through May 2031

Shoulder Harness

Hooker - Shoulder Harnesses (STC)

Sun Visors

Rosen - Sun Visors (STC)

Brakes

Cleveland - Wheels Brakes

Fuel System Modification

Petersen - Auto Fuel STC

Exhaust System

Aero Fabricators - New Exhaust System in 2023 Pipes, Mufflers, Shrouds)

Engine Baffles

Airforms - All New Engine Baffles in 2023 PMA)

Interior & Exterior

Exterior Notes
Mirror-Polished Aluminum with Burgundy Accents; Always Hangared

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
O-200-A
Engine Power
100 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley 1A100/MCM6950

Asking Price

$49,500

Aircraft Location

North Royalton, OH, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Jul 14, 2026: $49,500 - barnstormers

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First Seen: Jul 14, 2026

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$49,500