Cessna 140 (CF-GFB)

  • For Private Pilots

    In 1946 Cessna Aircraft Ltd. introduced a new two-seater light airplane series, model numbers 120 and 140. Both models had the same basic structure: a metal fuselage and fabric covered wing. The C140 was a deluxe version of the C120 with an electrical system and wing flaps. This plane was equipped with a two-way radio, and a sensitive altimeter.

    With the 120/140 series, Cessna created the spring steel landing gear. It is widely used today in the light plane industry.

    The C140 sold new for $3,695 and was used extensively for recreational flying and flight training.

    Many are still flying and now sell at four to five times the original price.

    Production ceased in 1950 after 7,000 120/140/140As were manufactured

    CF-GFB

    The 140 on exhibit at the Museum was owned by Roy Windover. As a pilot with the RCAF, he flew the T-33 T-Bird; he was known as the ‘Red Knight’ with the light aerobatic team in the 1960s.

    This aircraft is not on display at the Museum at this time.

    Specifications

    Wingspan: 10 m (32′ 10″)

    Length: 6.4 m (21′)

    Height: 1.93 m (6′ 4″)

    Empty Weight: 390 kg (860 lbs)

    Gross Weight: 658 kg (1,450 lbs)

    Engines: Continental C-85-12

    Cruise Engine Speed: 2,400 rpm

    Max. Engine Speed: 2,575 rpm

    Cruise Speed: 171 km/h (106 mph)

    Max. Speed: 201 km/h (125 mph)

    Max. Range: 506 miles at 10,000 ft