1946 Cessna 140Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Sparta, IL, USA
This 1946 Cessna 140 (N81071) presents a well-maintained example of postwar aviation with 5,403 total airframe hours and a clean operational history—no damage incidents or NTSB reports. Powered by a C-85 engine with just 60 hours since major overhaul and a matching McCauley 1B90/CM7148 propeller at 60 SMOH, the aircraft benefits from recent mechanical attention including a new exhaust system and extended landing gear. The airframe retains its vintage character with Ceconite fabric wings and polished aluminum exterior with green stripes, while practical upgrades include a Trig TY91 com radio, Terra TRT250 transponder with fresh VFR...
- Year
- 1946
- Make
- Cessna
- Series
- 140
- Model
- 140
- Tail #
- N81071
- Serial #
- 10365
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Recreational
- Seats
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 5,403 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 60 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 60 hrs (SMOH)
- Inspection Status
- Fresh off a May 2025 Annual Inspection and transponder certification
Avionics
Comms
Trig TY 91 - TY Com Radio with flip/flop intercom
ADS-B Out
ADS-B Tail Beacon for modern convenience and safety
Transponder
Terra TRT 250 - TRT Transponder with fresh VFR Certification
Additional Equipment
Exhaust System
New Exhaust for optimal performance
Landing Gear
Extended Landing Gear for smoother landings
Wings
Ceconite Fabric Wings-a vintage touch that's built to last
Fuel System
AUTO GAS STC-say goodbye to high fuel costs!
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Rear bench seat adds a bit of extra comfort for passengers
- Exterior Notes
- Polished aluminum finish with green stripes gives it that iconic look
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- 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
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Asking Price
$36,000