Cessna 140 Aircraft
The Cessna 120 and 140 are Cessna's classic post-war two-seat taildraggers — light, all-metal (with fabric-covered wings on early examples) high-wing singles built from 1946 to 1951 that introduced many pilots to Cessna ownership. The 140 was the better-equipped model with flaps and rear side windows; the 120 was the simpler, lower-cost version. Both are sought-after vintage classics with light handling and low operating cost. See the live price range and median above for the Cessna 120 and 140 listings currently on the market.
17 used Cessna 140 aircraft for sale · 2-seat · Used median asking $38,000 · Project from $28,000 · updated 20 hours ago
Cessna 140 Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 140 is a 2-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 90 kt (167 km/h), a range of 400–420 nm (741–778 km), and a useful load of 500 lbs (227 kg).
Cessna 140 for Sale
Browse all listings →Cessna 140 asking prices range from $20,156 to $69,500, with a median of $38,000 (market reference $45,000).
Cessna 140 Variants
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Cessna 140 Price & Cost
How much does a Cessna 140 cost? Used 140 prices: $20K – $69K, average $38K (median $38K); market reference $45K, across 13 priced of 17 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
The 140's small Continental C-85/C-90 is about as economical as certificated flying gets - around 5 gph and a modest overhaul cost - but it is a vintage engine where time-since-overhaul leads the assessment. On fabric-winged 140s, re-cover condition and history are a specific and potentially significant cost item (the later 140A used metal wings). Corrosion and originality round out the budget. Overall the 140 is one of the cheapest ways into certificated aircraft ownership, provided the airframe and fabric are sound.
Buying a Used Cessna 140
Buying a Cessna 140 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Cessna 140 Inventory by Country
| United States | 15 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Canada | 1 |
| China | 1 |
| France | 1 |
Cessna 140 by Price
| Under $100k | 20 |
| Under $200k | 20 |
| Under $300k | 20 |
| Under $500k | 20 |
Cessna 140 by Decade
| 1960s | 1 |
Recently Sold Cessna 140
| 1947 120 | $49,000 |
Other Cessna Aircraft
| Cessna Citation III / VII | 26 |
| Cessna Citation II | 21 |
| Cessna Citation I | 11 |
| Cessna Caravan | 8 |
Cessna 140 Safety Record
Across all 140 variants, 460 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2026. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
460
Total Events
321
Incidents
32
Serious
35
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | Antigo, WI | Incident | — |
| Dec 27, 2025 | Ceres, VA | Serious | — |
| Nov 06, 2025 | Suffolk, VA | Incident | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a nose over. |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Canon, GA | Incident | The pilot’s inadvertent application of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover. |
| Oct 11, 2025 | Plymouth, CT | Incident | The plot’s failure to account sufficiently for the decrease in the airplane’s takeoff performance due to the wet turf ru… |
NTSB records 1982–2026. Includes all Cessna 140 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.