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1947 Cessna 140Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Joliette, Quebec, Canada

This 1947 Cessna 140 (registration CF-QWR) presents as a well-maintained classic taildragger with 5,236.5 total airframe hours. The Continental C85-12F engine shows 489 hours since major overhaul and is paired with a factory-new McCauley propeller showing only 214.1 hours. The fabric-covered wings were last recovered in 2002, and the aircraft benefits from recent maintenance including an October 2024 annual inspection, 2024 propeller inspection (next due 2029), and current ELT certification with battery due in 2026.

Notable features include an alternator STC, Cleveland brakes, Scott 3200 tailwheel, all new tires, and shoulder harnesses....

Year
1947
Make
Cessna
Series
140
Model
140
Tail #
CF-QWR
Serial #
12457

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,236.5 hrs
Engine 1 Time
489 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
214.1 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
October 2024 annual, 2024 propeller inspection (next due 2029), and Oct. 2024 ELT + 24 month certifications

Avionics

GPS

Garmin Aera 500 - GPS

Comms

Icom - Radio

Audio

King TPDX - TPDX Intercom

ADS-B Out

ELT 406 MHz - ELT Certified October 2024, battery due 2026

Additional Equipment

Brakes

Cleveland - brakes

Tailwheel

Scott 3200 - tailwheel

Tires

All new tires

Harnesses

Shoulder harnesses

Ski Fittings

Covers

Aero Cover - New wing, tail, and full canopy for outdoor protection

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
C85-12F
Propeller Model
McCauley Propeller

Asking Price

$33,750

Aircraft Location

Joliette, Quebec, Canada

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 22, 2025: $33,750(-$18,250) - trade-a-plane

May 30, 2025: $52,000(-$10,500) - trade-a-plane

Apr 20, 2025: $62,500 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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$33,750