Grove solid axle STC project for Cessna 120/140/150/170 and many others Folks, After listening to the buzz on axle replacements ($$$) on Cessna aircraft we have decided to investigate developing an STC to allow use of Grove solid axles. The 140 wasn’t any different. (For photos of the aircraft during upgrades, take a look at “N4151N: A History of One Amazing Little Airplane” compiled by Josh Cawthra. Typical of most normally-aspirated singles, optimum altitude (where 75 percent is all there is) works out to about 6500 feet, though the manual lists service ceiling as 15,500. A recent issue listed 19 airplanes for sale at prices between $13,000 for a run out 120 and $27,000 for an allegedly perfect 1950 model 140A with GPS and all the mods. The Taildragger Aviation C-150 Exhaust STC gives you the authority to install one set of Cessna 150 exhausts on one specific Cessna 120, 140 or 140A with a C-85, C-90 or O-200 engine. Flies wonderfully. Click here or above for a free digital 182 Owners Guide + free newsletter. Motorflugzeug, Segelflugzeug, Gleitschirm oder Flugzeugzubehör, alles auf dem Flugzeugmarkt von Flugzeug24 schnell, einfach und kostengünstig zu kaufen oder zu verkaufen! With such a low stall speed, you can feel right at home flying final at 55 knots. Pushing 60 now, the eyes were going, the hands weren’t quite as steady, and the mind wasn’t as quick, but he’d been there and done it all—Ploesti, Normandy, Berlin. Cessna obviously got most everything right on the 150/152, even if some of the current mods improve on a good thing. Is there an STC for that prop on the Cessna 140 with an O-200, or do I have get a field approval to modify the O-200 engine STC I have to allow installation of that prop? The 120/140 has the 85-HP Continental C-85-12 while the 140A got the 90-HP C-90-12F, all with metal propellers. Die Cessna 150 wurde 1957 als Nachfolger der Cessna 140 entwickelt und ist einer der meistgebauten Flugzeugtypen. Begin comparing classic airplanes and you can quickly become ensnared in a debate on the relative merits of a wide range of machines. It has Cessna 150 seats that slide and recline separately and fold forward for easy access to the baggage compartment. Cessna Hawk XP: A Skyhawk with Enthusiasm! —Ed.) An airplane averaging 15 gallons per hour, at a savings of only 50 cents per gallon will cost $7.50 per hour less to operate than when using avgas. For the record, Rudrud’s own 1947 Cessna isn’t for sale, though he’s always eager to show it off to anyone with a sincere love for the type. Die strukturell sehr ähnlichen Modelle Cessna 120 und Cessna 140 waren Leichtflugzeuge des amerikanischen Herstellers Cessna, die von 1945 bis 1951 mit einer Stückzahl von 7.664 (mehr als 2000 Cessna 120 und über 5000 Cessna 140) gebaut wurden. Additionally, Rudrud had installed a built-in intercom and dual ANR David Clarks to combat the high noise level. Cessna Nachdem der Landwirt und Autoverkäufer Clyde Vernon Cessna eine Flugshow in Oklahoma City besucht hatte, ließ ihn der Traum vom Fliegen nicht mehr los. 1600.0. Engine Notes. It has a Lycoming O-235-C1 engine conversion with 115hp and a 2400 hour TBO. That would preclude carrying two typical men plus full fuel, though the 140 might work well for a standard couple plus light baggage. The 140 is almost ridiculously uncomplicated. “The airplane was already a jewel when I bought it,” he admits. Nothing happens very fast in a 140, especially not climb. Pilots who have an eye for form and function will probably agree that the Cessna 120 and its sibling, the 140, are airplanes that have eye appeal. 1949 Cessna 140A Albert. “I guess we must’ve spun just about everything back during the war; Stearmans, AT6s, PT-22s, even a P-51 once, though I don’t think I’d want to do that again. It runs and flys very nice. Verfügte die ursprüngliche Variante noch über die doppelte V-förmige Flügelverstrebung, wurde diese in der A-Version durch eine einrohrige Abstützung ersetzt. Fuel burn was less than 5 gph at a max cruise 2400 rpm. Enjoy the following benefits when you install an Auto Fuel STC on your aircraft: Significant savings on fuel The price difference between auto fuel (mogas) and aviation fuel (avgas) is significant. Alaska and Washington. It’s hard to imagine a reason to climb that high in the low and slow cruiser. $50. One bit of advice in no-wind conditions: Keep the yoke full back to maximize pressure on the tailwheel and improve steering authority. Some have even stepped up to the O-235 Lycoming, which isn’t a bolt- on conversion. Keep in mind; however, those are asking prices rather than getting prices. At the 140’s characteristic 90-knot cruise speed, you could plan for 360 nm legs. favorite this post Jan 7 WIRE DECKS 35"X 46" reduced $10 (Carson City,NV) hide this posting restore restore this posting. RAM Vortex Generators. Icom IC A-200 comm, … Cessna 120s and 140s were that company’s answer to the imagined post-war boom in private aircraft. The STC … Shadin Digiflo-L Electronic Fuel Management System. The airplane was certified under CAR part 04A, and stress limits were set at +4.57 and -2.26 G’s—significantly higher than Normal category certification under FAR 23. [5] The 120 was dropped from production upon introduction of the 140A in 1949. THANKS TO BARNSTORMERS • TT Airframe: 2240 Engine: C85-12F 300 SMOH. “Trick was to leave the power on, pull ‘er up to about 40 degrees of pitch, kick the left rudder to the floor at the break, and pull the yoke all the way back,” Jack explained. Die Unterscheidung zwischen einer 140 und einer 140A fällt leicht. 1950 Cessna 140A for sale O-200 1088 SMOH 6358 TT Patroller doors, C-150 seats, rudder pedals, spinner, exhaust & panel. Despite this, many decades' worth of owner-added options have rendered many 120s almost indistinguishable from a 140 aside from the absence of wing flaps. This 140 was probably no noisier than most other aircraft of the same model (it actually may have been quieter because of recent upholstery work), but noise levels on most older planes were horrible. Like most other late ‘40s two-seaters, the 140 is happier at the bottom of its speed envelope than at the top. You must be a member of the Cessna 120-140 Association in order to post new topics, reply to existing topics, or search for information on this forum. favorite this post Jan 24 Aircraft Connecting Rods, Lycoming and Continental $50 (Nevada City) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. Climb into the small seats through the narrow door, and you can’t help but notice that creature comfort is minimal unless pilot and copilot are very small creatures. 1946 Cessna 140 flying around S.E. Engine start is straightforward and taxi is conventional for a taildragger. 8209 Posts: 81 Joined: Tue May 01, 2018 12:00 pm Location: KLND Name: Brent Wilson Aircraft Type: Cessna 140 Occupation-Interests: STC List. 1946 CESSNA 140 • $26,000 • SOLD!! McCauley metal prop. As Rudrud suggests, what could be simpler? I wasn’t inclined to spin Rudrud’s bird during my flight, but the old CAA regulations suggested I could have. The airplane loves to maneuver and makes its pilot feel right at home, much more so than the later 150. Learn About Bill's Book Here, Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, “Why sure, you can spin a 140. Installation of rear-cabin "D" side windows on 120s that were not originally so equipped. Email Cessna Flyer and we’ll send you a read-only PDF version of this 32-page document. From wheels to floats and transport to Alaska. Production ended in 1951, and was succeeded in 1959 by the Cessna 150, a similar two-seat trainer which introduced tricycle gear. Travel on the standard control was only about an inch, making fine-tuning difficult. Während der Weiterentwicklung zur Cessna 140A wurde ein C-90 mit 66 kW (90 PS) verwendet. Despite the 140’s pristine condition, however, time takes an often insidious toll on airframes, and I’d be reluctant to subject this one to potentially high G-loads. OK, the Cessna 150/150 isn’t quite that spectacular, but it is worlds ahead of the standard Cessna 150 Commuter that so many pilots interned in. Airframe. Some have even stepped up to the O-235 Lycoming, which isn’t a bolt- on conversion. Lower power settings reduced burn slightly, but the loss of airspeed was almost directly proportional, so there was little advantage. The 120/140 has the 85-HP Continental C-85-12 while the 140A got the 90-HP C-90-12F, all with metal propellers. The ragwing 140 and its later all-metal version, the 140A, were built from 1946 through 1950. You must be a member of the Cessna 120-140 Association in order to post new topics, reply to existing topics, or search for information on this forum. 3 posts • Page 1 of 1. Post by 8209 » Thu Aug 30, 2018 … Since then, he’s polished and cleaned, faired and smoothed, upgraded and improved it. Use the "Join" link in the red menu bar. The engine out front makes more noise, but acceleration isn’t overly noticeable. Monthly payments illustrated above are based on terms available to the highest qualified candidates, and are subject to additional documentation fees, terms and conditions. Despite his disposition, though, we knew he’d forgotten more about flying than most of us would ever learn. I am asking $49,575.00 or best offer.. 1951 CESSNA 140A O-200 STC NEW P&I MINT!!!! RAM Propeller Sync System with McCauley MC-1 Governors. Atol Avion has been granted an STC for the installation of the 100 HP Rotax 912 S3 and a constant speed propeller in the Cessna 150 providing the benefits of modern propulsion for one of the world’s most popular aircraft. The old-timer leaned forward in his chair, and we all knew that was our cue to listen closely. Just don’t ask him to spin it. It seems that there are few givens among classic aircraft. The cowling slopes slightly downhill from the pilot, and the normal, three-point attitude isn’t too steep. The rear-cabin "D" side windows and electrical system (radios, lights, battery and starter) were optional. Even power-off stall is 39 knots. Engine. Len Rudrud of Screaming Eagle Aviation in Santa Paula, CA, chose his Cessna 140 simply because, like Everest, it was there. I saw about 500 fpm on a warm day with full fuel and 190 pounds of me aboard. Good Cessna 140s are worth exactly what you can get for them, and standard Aircraft Bluebook price quotes don’t mean much to prospective buyers. Still, it was a joy to roll the 140 left and right to 60 degrees of bank. Total Time. In view of the airplane’s overall simplicity, its landing light was something of a surprise, an electrically powered retractable design that folded up into the left wing when not in use. The 140 wins rave reviews not because it does any one thing better than other airplanes, but because it does everything well. This model had a metal fuselage and fabric wings with metal control surfaces. Aircraft is very low time and everything is perfectly straight. The rounded rudder, conventional landing gear, and overall proportions create the classic lightplane look. The Cessna 120 and 140 remain a classic airplane for pilots to purchase and learn to fly tailwheel in. Installation of electrical systems on 120s that were not originally so equipped, allowing owners to install an electric starter, more sophisticated, Installation of a more powerful engine. The test airplane was appropriately equipped for operation in and around the Los Angeles Basin, and that meant a 720/200 navcom and a transponder/encoder. The book suggests a 640 fpm climb in sea level/gross/standard conditions at 70 knots. [5], In 1949, Cessna introduced the 140A, a new variant with aluminum-covered wings and single wing struts instead of the fabric wing covering, dual "V" struts, and jury struts fitted on earlier models. The airplane rented for $4.80 an hour dry, and with old Jack as my instructor for an extra $3.50 an hour, I went on to check out in the 140, log a dozen hours, and discover the joys and pitfalls of tailwheels. He can be contacted via email at flybillcox@aol.com. "Metalized" wings, where the fabric is replaced with light-gauge sheet aluminum, eliminating the need to periodically replace the wing fabric. $75. $50. JimC. Continental Aircraft Cylinders O-200 & O-300 $475 (Nevada City) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. [2][3], The Cessna 140 was originally equipped with a Continental C-85-12 or C-85-12F horizontally opposed, air-cooled, four-cylinder piston engine of 85 hp (63 kW). Airframe Notes. Combined production of the 120, 140, and 140A was 7,664 units in five years. Cleveland brakes. 1960 Cessna 150 Taildragger Conversion – Thelma. 1947 Cessna 140 Norman . Wheel extensions improve gear geometry, and most 140s have transitioned from the old Goodyear brakes to the heavier-duty and less touchy Cleveland wheels and brakes. *All aircraft loans are subject to credit approval. Gross Weight Increase (+320 lbs. [2][3][6][7][8] Despite these improvements, sales of the 140 lineup faltered, and the 140A comprised only seven percent of overall 120/140 production.[5]. PL-12345 — McCauley STC kit* PL — STC kit 12345 — Kit number BAR512-01PAC — McCauley TC kit** BAR — Relates to the application (BAR = Beech Baron models, CES = Cessna multiple models, 206 = Cessna 206 models, MLE = Maule multiple models, etc.) It’s a simple airplane for a simple mind, almost like flying a piece of Kleenex.”. And two 12 ½ -gallon wing tanks provided about four hours endurance plus reserve. 01-21-2014, 10:50 PM. Got a chance to fly a Cessna 140. 1941 Culver Cadet. As far as engines go, the Cessna 120/140 came from the factory with only two choices. By any measure, the 140 is a delightful airplane in the sky, possessed of a quick roll rate (for a Cessna), a responsive elevator, and even a reasonably effective rudder. There’s little question Cessna made substantive improvements to the 150’s airframe and powerplant, but control response didn’t improve with other upgrades. Due to the lack of availability of C-85 crankshafts, the aircraft has an STC for an O-200 crankshaft. Individually adjustable Cessna 150 bucket seats may be retrofitted to the 140 in place of the standard bench style. The new configuration has been named the Rotax C150 and Atol Avion provides all components and services to implement the upgrade. This taildragger keeps its value for a long time. I have a newly acquired 1953 cessna 170B with Horton Stol, 180 gear and about 2500TT that i am thinking about converting From what I can understand there are basically four STC engine options Avcon - Del Aire - Stoots all doing 180hp lycoming o-360 xpmods with the 210HP continental io-360 Looking to get info from any one thats done an engine swap in the last year or two, on who they … The spring-steel gear had been swept 3 in (8 cm) forward on 120 and 140 models in late 1947 so wheel extenders were no longer necessary to counter nose-over tendencies during heavy application of brakes; all 140A models had the improved gear legs. This is a really nice clean Cessna 140. Larger 140 cubic inch Intercooler. O-200 crank, cam, and cylinders STC. The 120/140 has the 85-HP Continental C-85-12 while the 140A got the 90-HP C-90-12F, all with metal propellers. Die meisten Exemplare werden von einem Continental O-200 Motor angetrieben, der über 100 PS (75 kW) Leistung verfügt. Since the whole design philosophy of the 140 was based on the KISS (keep-it-simple-stupid) principle, there’s a minimum of controls to worry about—a good thing, since the panel isn’t large enough to house a major avionics stack. In 200 hours, this adds up to $1500. A popular conversion today is to replace the original C-85 or C-90 with a 100 hp (75 kW), This page was last edited on 29 January 2021, at 18:43. Trade-A-Plane is perhaps a better pricing source. cessna $58,000 pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. Engine Time Since. $400. Collectively, there were just under 7700 Cessna 120s and 140s built, about 300 of which are still flying. Pull in full flaps, add power to hold altitude at the absolute minimum airspeed, and you’ll be plugging along at less than 35 knots. The test bird’s decibel count came in at around 99—typical of the vintage. 512-01 — Abbreviated propeller assembly number (e.g., P5125358-01) These days, the better setup is an STC’d alternator conversion. An STC would allow the proper replacement of the axle without the need for a field approval. The 100-hp O-200 Continental engine will practically bolt right into the C85’s engine mounts, and many owners make the upgrade at overhaul time. 13. Nevertheless, one of those few is the ageless Cessna 140. Rudrud is a retired American Airlines captain who knows a thing or three about aviation and also owns a 58TC Baron as hangar mate to his 140. Rudrud bought the Cessna several years back. The Cessna 120, 140, and 140A, are single-engine, two-seat, conventional landing gear (tailwheel), light general aviation aircraft that were first produced in 1946, immediately following the end of World War II. Just give me a ring! $450. These days, the better set-up is an STC’d alternator conversion. RAM Engineered Larger Cowl Flap. 1954 Beech 18 Sweet Pea. The 120, intended as a bare-bones trainer, was essentially a budget version of the 140 with no flaps, rear side windows, or electrical system in the initial iteration. [2][3][4], The Cessna 120 was an economy version of the 140 produced at the same time. projects on the back burner… 1931 American Eaglet. The 100-hp O-200 Continental engine will practically bolt right into the C85’s engine mounts, and many owners make the upgrade at overhaul time. Univair Aircraft Corporation 2500 Himalaya Road Aurora, Colorado 80011 Toll Free Sales: 888-433-5433 Phone: 303-375-8882 favorite this post Jan 5 DJI Phantom 2 Vision Quadcopter Drone bundle $450 (Spanish Springs) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. The larger Cessna 170 was a four-seat 140 with a more powerful engine. 1948 Cessna 140 (no name) 1950 Ford Tudor (car) 1959 Ford Custom 300 (car) 1946 Spartan Trailer. 1950 Cessna 140A Chucky. 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