1946 Cessna 140Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Sparta, IL, USA
This 1946 Cessna 140, registration N81071, presents with a total airframe time of 5,403 hours and has been meticulously maintained by a single owner for over 50 years. The aircraft has no damage history or NTSB reports, and it has just received an annual inspection in May 2025 along with a fresh VFR transponder certification. Its Continental C-85 engine has 60 hours since major overhaul and a total time of 2,556 hours, while the McCauley 1B90/CM7148 propeller also shows 60 hours SMOH.
The aircraft features a new exhaust system, extended landing gear for improved ground handling, and Ceconite fabric wings. It is equipped with a Trig TY91 COM...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Seats
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 5,401 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 59 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 59 hrs (SMOH)
- Inspection Status
- Recent May 2025 annual inspection and fresh transponder certification
Avionics
Comms
Trig TY91 - Com Radio with flip-flop and intercom
ADS-B Out
TailBeacon - ADS-B Out modern compliance with vintage style
Additional Equipment
Exhaust System
New exhaust system for optimal performance
Landing Gear
Extended landing gear for improved ground handling
Wheel Pants
Original wheel pants currently installed
Auto Gas STC
Auto Gas STC - fly more, spend less
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Rear bench seat for added passenger comfort
- Exterior Notes
- Polished aluminum finish with classic green striping, Ceconite fabric wings - vintage style, built to last
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Continental
- Engine Model
- C-85
- Propeller Model
- McCauley 1B90/CM7148
Asking Price
$36,000
Aircraft Location
Sparta, IL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 5, 2025: $36,000(-$2,000) - trade-a-plane
Jun 3, 2025: $38,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$36,000
Aircraft Location
Sparta, IL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 5, 2025: $36,000(-$2,000) - trade-a-plane
Jun 3, 2025: $38,000 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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- Engine Time
- 1,128 hrs
- Prop Time
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- Useful Load
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- Prop Time
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- Total Time
- 3,344.3 hrs
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Asking Price
$36,000