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What a Cessna 140 costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep

PlaneFox tracks 7 Cessna 140 aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.

How much does a Cessna 140 cost?

There are 7 Cessna 140 listings on PlaneFox right now, 5 of them priced. They ask between EUR 5,000 and EUR 32,000, with a median of EUR 10,000.

How far can a Cessna 140 fly?

A Cessna 140 flies about 450 nm, roughly 833 km, which is about 4 h 57 min in still air at typical cruise.

What does a Cessna 140 cost to own?

A Cessna 140 costs about EUR 1,521 a month to own and fly: EUR 1,445 to run it, plus EUR 76 for a loan over 15 years on the median asking price here, EUR 10,204. Flown 150 hours a year, that is about EUR 146 for every flight hour.

More questions about the Cessna 140

How much does a Cessna 140 cost?
The median asking price for a Cessna 140 on PlaneFox is EUR 10,000, measured across the Cessna 140 listings on the site today. Prices run from EUR 5,000 for older, higher-time airframes up to EUR 32,000 for newer, low-time aircraft. Year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and condition account for most of that spread.
What is the price range for a used Cessna 140?
Cessna 140 aircraft listed on PlaneFox range from EUR 5,000 to EUR 32,000, with a median asking price of EUR 10,000. Late model years with low airframe hours and a modern glass panel sit at the top of that range; early airframes with high hours and analogue instruments sit at the bottom.
How many Cessna 140 aircraft are for sale right now?
PlaneFox lists 7 Cessna 140 aircraft for sale right now, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it watches. The count moves through the week as those sources are re-read. Because PlaneFox reads the same listings repeatedly over time, it also shows which have cut their asking price and which have sold.
Where can I find a Cessna 140 for sale?
Every Cessna 140 PlaneFox can see is on this page — 7 of them, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it re-reads continuously. Most are listed in United States (1), followed by Switzerland (1). Each listing links straight through to the seller, so a Cessna 140 in another country is worth considering rather than filtering out.
What should I check when buying a used Cessna 140?
On a used Cessna 140, check airframe hours, engine time since overhaul, avionics generation and damage history before anything else. PlaneFox recommends a pre-purchase inspection by an EASA Part-145 shop that knows the type, which typically costs EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,500. Under 1,500 airframe hours is low-time and above 3,500 means budgeting for higher maintenance; most piston engines run a 2,000-hour TBO, so past 1,500 to 1,700 hours since overhaul expect the overhaul within one to three years at EUR 25,000 to EUR 45,000. Read the full logbook history for prop strikes, gear-up landings and structural repair, and confirm ADs and SBs are complied with.

About the Cessna 140

Aircraft overview

The Cessna 140 is a two-seat, high-wing, tailwheel light aircraft built by Cessna in the immediate postwar general aviation boom. The type first flew in 1945 and was produced from 1946 to 1951, alongside the simpler Cessna 120. It is a conventional-gear personal aircraft and trainer, valued today for its simple systems, modest operating costs and classic handling. Unlike the Cessna 120, the Cessna 140 was delivered with features such as wing flaps, rear quarter windows and an electrical system on many examples, making it the more equipped of the pair.

Performance & specifications

Typical Cessna 140 performance is modest but practical for local flying, short cross-country trips and tailwheel training. With the standard Continental C-85, an 85 hp four-cylinder air-cooled engine, cruise is commonly around 90 knots, depending on propeller, rigging, engine condition and loading. Published figures for the type include a maximum takeoff weight of 1,450 lb, useful load in the roughly 600 lb class, range around 390 nautical miles and a service ceiling of about 15,500 feet. Many aircraft have been re-engined with Continental C-90 or O-200 powerplants, which can improve climb and hot-day performance but should be checked carefully for proper documentation.

Cabin & avionics

The cabin seats two side by side and is narrow by modern standards, with limited baggage space and a straightforward panel. Visibility is good for a 1940s high-wing design, although taxiing requires normal tailwheel technique and S-turns for forward awareness. Avionics vary widely because original aircraft were delivered with minimal equipment. Buyers should expect analog flight instruments, a basic VHF radio, transponder and, in upgraded examples, ADS-B Out, intercom, engine monitor or a panel-mounted or portable GPS. Modern integrated suites such as Garmin G1000 or Garmin Perspective are not typical for the Cessna 140.

Buying & value

Condition and records matter more than equipment level. Important inspection areas include fabric condition on the wings, corrosion in the metal fuselage and tail, landing gear alignment, tailwheel components, control cable condition and evidence of previous ground loops. Engine history, propeller condition, weight and balance data and approval paperwork for modifications should be reviewed closely. The main factory variant is the Cessna 140A, introduced with an all-metal wing and other changes. Common upgrades include C-90 or O-200 engines, metalized wings, modern radios and ADS-B. In current PlaneFox used-market data, asking prices average around EUR 10,000, with examples ranging from about EUR 5,000 to EUR 32,000, positioning the Cessna 140 as an accessible vintage tailwheel aircraft where originality, airworthiness and restoration quality drive value.

7 Cessna 140 aircraft are for sale on PlaneFox today.

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