Cessna 140A

Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 2071604

Manufacturer (registry)
CESSNA
Model
140A
Registry code
2071604
Registered
234 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
TCDS5A2
Holder
Textron Aviation Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 302

1947Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 302 aircraft
19471
19481
194989
1950141
195123
19523
19531
195512
195618
19575
19582
19611
19681
19721
19831
19871
20141

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 12

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

1961In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 11 ADs
19611
19621
19791
19811
19871
19881
19961
20041
20222
20231
Superseded and historical ADs · 1
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2071604'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 3

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2071604'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 234

See all 234 registered aircraft
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2071604')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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STCs approved for this model · 186

See all 186 STCs
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s
  WHERE s.stc_number IN (SELECT stc_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc_model.parquet' WHERE model_key = '140A')
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number"

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NTSB investigations · 145

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

See all 145 investigations
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071604')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 100

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

See all 100 incident reports
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2071604')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 5

SDR 2009FA0000747Bulkhead · crackedUPON 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 THAT HAVE BEEAug 26, 2009 · N9467A · Cessna 140A · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 2005FA0001046Magneto · defectiveBOTH MAGS REMOVED FOR SB, 500 HOUR INSPECTION. MFG DEFECT NOTED. ROTATING MAGNET AND BEARING ASSY NOT PRESSED (FAR ENOUGH) INTO FRONT MAG HOUSING . MAGS PURCHASED NEW 1/9/98. UNEVEN WAR NOTED THROUGHOUT WITH FINE BRONZE POWDER COATING INTERNAL PARTS. OD (Jul 5, 2005 · N5380C · Cessna 140A · Magneto/DistributorSDR 99ZZZX4253Engine · malfunctionedENGINE LOST POWER. AIRCRAFT UPSIDE DOWN IN CORN FIELD FOR 3 DAYS. FLIPPED AIRCRAFT OVER, DISMANTLED, AND HAULED BACK TO AIRPORT (PTK). DIALED CRANKSHAFT, OK. INSTALLED USED SERVICEABLE PROPELLER. HOOKED UP AUXILIARY FUEL TANK TO LEFT WING. STARTED ENGINEOct 1, 1999 · N3797V · Cessna 140A · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 97ZZZX3755Structure · corrodedFOLLOWING RIGHT HAND WING REMOVAL FOR PAINTING, INSPECTION OF THE FUSELAGE REAR SPAR CARRY-THROUGH STRUCTURE REVEALED MODERATE TO SEVERE CORROSION. THE AREA OF CORROSION WAS BETWEEN THE FRONT FACE OF THE REAR SPAR AND THE BULKHEAD ATTACHMENT TO THE SPAR. IT Aug 6, 1997 · N5629C · Cessna 140A · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 96ZZZX3781Elt · malfunctionEMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER INSTALLED AS AFTER-MARKET EQUIPMENT, WOULD NOT PASS G-SWITCH OPERATIONAL CHECK PER FAR 91.207(D). LIGHT OR EXCESSIVE FORCE IN DIRECTION OF FLIGHT WOULD NOT SET OFF ELT. NOTE: ELT WOULD PUT OUT SIGNAL WHEN MANUALLY SET TO 'ON' PJul 12, 1996 · N9672A · Cessna 140A · Emergency Locator Beacon
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '140A'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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The same model under other registry codes

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

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = '140A' AND m.code NOT IN ('2071604')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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