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Cessna 140

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry codes 2071602, 2071603

Manufacturer (registry)
CESSNA
Model
140
Registry codes
2071602, 2071603
Registered
1,605 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
105 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-768
Holder
Textron Aviation Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

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Aircraft by year built · 2,658

1945Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 33

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1961In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 5

Historical bulletins · 1
SAIB CE-06-46Issued May 24, 2006
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Registered aircraft · 1,605

N101GRAlshamari Ahmad M · San Mateo, CABuilt 1946 · S/N 9749N1044GVoelkerding William Michael · Fairbanks, AKS/N 14403N110VSbur David A · Vancouver, WABuilt 1946 · S/N 8748
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STCs approved for this model · 238

STC SA00024NYInstallation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.Airwolf Filter CorporationSTC SA00061LAInstallation of JPI digital tachometer.J P InstrumentsSTC SA00068SEInstallation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1)Electronics International Inc.
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NTSB investigations · 1,328

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 112 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 285 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR26LA208Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Pasco, WAThe pilot’s inadvertent excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.Jun 1, 2026 · N4179N · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA318Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Homestead, FLThe pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.May 30, 2026 · N77061 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA193Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Rice Lake, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.May 20, 2026 · N2307V · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 869

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Incident 20260718011699ICessna 140 · Byron, CAOn July 18, 2026, I was the pilot in command of aircraft [privacy data omitted] on a flight from kpao to C83 to attend the angel flight fly-in with one passenger onboard. Upon arriving at approximately 13:15, I observed a significant crosswind on the active…Jul 18, 2026 · N76423 · Minor damageAccident 20260531005499ACessna 140 · Pasco, WAPilot and passenger were returning to the airport after a short personal sightseeing evening flight. Pilot entered into a partial traffic pattern for landing on rwy 21R. Pilot requested a "long landing" due to his hangar being located at the FAR end of the…May 31, 2026 · N4179N · Substantial damageAccident 20260530011709ACessna 140 · Homestead, FLPilot monitoring: (instructor) right seat I was teaching a friend, who is a private pilot, how to fly tail draggers. We flew approximately from 7-9 am then landed to take a break. Took off again around 9:30. After a few practice landings, we executed a normal…May 30, 2026 · N77061 · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 39

SDR 2026FA0000212Engine · making metalDURING THE ENGINE OVERHAUL, UNDER THE DISASSEMBLY PROCESS, WE FOUND A MOUNTED EXTERNAL SPIN-ON OIL FILTER. HOWEVER, THE ENGINE STILL RETAINED ITS ORIGINAL INTERNAL MESH OIL FILTER. THE ORIGINAL FILTER CONTAINED A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF OIL SLUDGE, DEPOSITS, ANDMar 25, 2026 · N89109 · Cessna 140 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2024FA0000555Isolation Mount · crackedDURING 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)) APPEARS TO BE EAug 1, 2024 · N72885 · Cessna 140 · Engine Mount SectionSDR 2021FA0000245Bolt · crackedPILOT 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 INSPECTING. THISFeb 10, 2021 · N72254 · Cessna 140 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach Section
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Sportsman 1400 registered aircraftRegistry code 95702H6
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