1948 Cessna 140
Single Engine Piston
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1948 Cessna 140 C85-With extensive upgrades- TTAF 3556, SMOH 862, Compressions: 78/78/78/75, Empty Wt 946 lbs, Useful Wt 504 lbs, with full fuel 360 lbs, New Light Weight B C Alternator, Sky Tech Starter, EarthX Battery, Spin on oil filter, Real Gasket push rod tube kit, new engine Lord mounts. New Becker Com with Vox intercom, GTX327 trans, Tail Beacon ADSB and PTT switches. New mag compass and oil temp gauge. New Airtex interior, window and door seals. New Nav/Strobe wing tip lights. New Lang tail wheel tire, steering arm, plunger pin, spring and tension spring kit, new prop spinner. New Aero Classic Leak Guard inner tubes. EAA Auto Gas STC
Engine
To reduce the empty weight of the aircraft and upgrade the engine, a light weight B C alternator, light weight SkyTec starter and EarthX battery were installed. A spin on oil filter kit, Real Gasket push rod tube kit and new Lord mounts were also installed.
Interior
A new Airtex interior with carpeted floors and baggage compartment, new seat covers and cushions, door panels, new sound proofing material, a partial firewall cover and headliner were installed. New door and window seals were also installed. The instrument panel and glare shield were repainted as well as the door post.
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Frank Huber
trade-a-plane.com
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$49,500
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Maple Grove, MN | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 140
This 1948 Cessna 140 (N2486V) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 3,556 hours on the airframe. There are currently 9 140 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $28,000 to $69,500. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $49,500.
The 140 cruises at 90 kts (167 km/h) with a range of 420 nm (778 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 5 GPH (19 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $28/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $80/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $10,000. With 3,556 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,800 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 3 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 140 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N2486V.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 140
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 3 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 140
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
DURING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINE MOUNTS, WE FOUND THAT THE TORQUE CALLED OUT IN THE MAINTENANCE MANUAL (CESSNA 100- SERIES SERVICE MANUAL 1962 AND PRIOR PARA 12-10(B) AND PAGE 1-8 FOR 3/8-24 AN310 SELF LOCKING NUT NOTE 2 (160-190 IN. LBS)) APPEA...
PILOT REPORTED TAIL WHEEL SPRING ATTACHMENT BOLT BROKE AT TOUCHDOWN. THIS CAUSED THE TAIL TO POP UP AND A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. IT IS UNKNOWN OF THE BOLT TOTAL TIME. THIS IS AN AREA THAT IS OFTEN OVERLOOKED BECAUSE OF THE DIFFICULTLY OF INSPEC...
LEFT AXLE BROKEN IN HALF ON LANDING CAUSING ACCIDENT AND SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO ACFT. AXLE FOUND SEPARATED IN 2 INBD OF INNER BEARING RACE LOCATION. EVIDENCE NOTED OF POSSIBLE PRIOR DAMAGE IN AREA OF CRACK AND SEPARATION, POTENTIALLY FROM PRIOR ACCI...
DURING THE COURSE OF A FATAL INCIDENT INVESTIGATION ON JULY 5, 2014, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PILOT’S SEAT, BRACKET-SAFETY-SEAT-BELT-CENTER, PN 0425132, WAS BROKEN AND THE SEAT BELT HAD SLIPPED OFF THE BRACKET. THE ACFT ROLLED OFF THE RUNWAY AFTER...
(CAN) BROKEN VALVE GUIDE DETECTED AS THE ANNUAL 1 100 HR INSPECTION. CYLINDER ASSY REMOVED, LOW COMPRESSION ON DIFFERENTIAL TEST 20/80 SENT TO AMO FOR REPAIR NOTE: CYLINDER ASSY WAS PURCHASED NEW OCT. 2004 - 245.0 HR.
UPON LANDING, RT GEAR COLLAPSED. UPON EXAMINATION, FOUND THAT (BULKHEAD ASSY - LANDING GEAR) HAD FAILED. SPECIFICALLY, STRUCTURE IMMEDIATELY UNDER GEAR THAT SANDWICHES GEAR IN PLACE FAILED. UPON EXAMINATION OF FAILED PART, FOUND SEVERAL CRACKS THA...
THE PART WAS BEGINNING TO RUST THROUGH IN LOCATION RESPONSIBLE FOR ATTACHING THE LT FLAP TO THE FLAP CONTROL. THE DEFECT WAS FOUND DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. PROBABLE CAUSE WAS RUSTING DUE TO AGE. A MORE THOROUGH INSPECTION OF THE AREA DURING PREFL...
DURING FLIGHT, THE FABRIC PATCH CAME OFF. THE AC WAS LANDED WITH SOME DIFFICULTY BUT WITHOUT INCIDENT. IT IS SPECULATED THE AIR STREAM GOT UNDER A LOOSE TAPE AND LIFTED THE ENTIRE PATCH FROM THE WING INCLUDING RIPPING THE FABRIC CLIPS OUT OF THE RI...
DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO BELOW MINIMUM REDLINE. PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WAS MADE. ON INSPECTION, DISCOVERED RECENTLY INSTALLED (2 HOURS IN SERVICE) OIL FILTER HAS DESIGN AND/OR MANUFACTURING DEFECT ALLOWING AN INTERNAL SEAL TO BE...
DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO BELOW MINIMUM REDLINE. PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WAS MADE. ON INSPECTION, DISCOVERED RECENTLY INSTALLED (2 HOURS IN SERVICE) OIL FILTER HAS DESIGN AND/OR MANUFACTURING DEFECT ALLOWING AN INTERNAL SEAL TO BE...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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