Cessna
Sale price: US $1,000.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used | Make: | Cessna |
| Model Year: | 1946 |
Columbia, California, United States
Vehicle description
This 1946 Cessna 140 is economical to operate and a joy to fly. It is located at the Columbia, California airport (O22).
Specifications Registration number: N3342G Serial number: 10165 3299 hours total time on the airframe Current annual inspection. Done in October 2016 by Aero Resources in Columbia, CA (phone: 209-533-4543) Continental C-85 engine, serial number 20165-6-12 86.1 hours since major overhaul. Major overhaul was performed in 1989. The airplane then went through a very lengthy restoration period with a lot of down time and didn"t fly much (or at all) until 2009. New Marvel-Schebler carburetor Cylinder compression: 1) 73/80 2) 60/80 3) 76/80 4) 71/80. Cylinder #2 has been in the mid-70s when checked during the last three annuals. According to my mechanic, the compression will likely go back up when the airplane is flown more regularly. Fuel burn: 4.5 gallons per hour Goodyear brakes Maule tailwheel Electric starter (pull-cable type) Avionics: ICOM IC-A210 radio with built-in intercom. No transponder Aluminum fuselage Fabric-covered wings (Ceconite). Last covered in 1987 Airframe and engine logs go back to 1966 Seats: 2 Empty weight: 932 lbs Maximum takeoff weight: 1450 lbs Useful load: 518 lbs History
The airworthiness certificate shows the date of manufacture as 1959. When the aircraft was first built in 1946 it was delivered to a buyer in Mexico. In 1959 it was sold to a buyer in Arizona and received its first U.S. airworthiness certificate which is why the "date of manufacture" is listed as 1959.
It is unclear from the logs, but at some point (most likely prior to 1966) the airplane was converted from conventional landing gear to tricycle landing gear. As part of a major restoration that concluded in 2009, the landing gear was restored to its original tailwheel configuration.
The logs show a gap between 1985 and 2009. During this time the aircraft was not flown and underwent a lengthy multi-year restoration.
I purchased the airplane in August 2014. In February 2015 some corrosion and a crack were found in the horizontal stabilizer and it was rebuilt. The rebuild was done by West Coast Wings in Ukiah, CA (phone: 707-462-6822).
The paint is peeling on the metal flaps and ailerons, likely due to improper priming (see photos).
For most of its post-restoration life, the aircraft has been hangared. It has been tied down outside for the past year.
Also Included Bruce"s Custom Cover Case of oil Wheel chocks Control locks
About the Seller
My name is Darrin and I have been a pilot for 25 years. I learned to fly in a 1941 Taylorcraft L-2 from the late, great Amelia Reid. I have an ATP license with instrument, multi-engine, and SA-227 Metroliner type ratings. Professionally, I spent some time flying Part 135 freight and prior to that, I flew traffic watch in the San Francisco Bay Area. Now I work for a big aerospace company and just fly for fun. This is the second Cessna 140 I have owned, which means I think they are really great airplanes! My reason for selling: I do not fly it enough to justify keeping it and want it to have a good home.
Terms of Sale
A deposit is required within 48 hours of the end of the auction. You will then have one week to come see the airplane, complete your pre-buy inspection, and pay the balance of the purchase price. If, after viewing the airplane in person and completing the inspection, you choose not to buy it, your deposit will be promptly refunded and the next highest bidder will be contacted.
Thanks for looking!
Specifications Registration number: N3342G Serial number: 10165 3299 hours total time on the airframe Current annual inspection. Done in October 2016 by Aero Resources in Columbia, CA (phone: 209-533-4543) Continental C-85 engine, serial number 20165-6-12 86.1 hours since major overhaul. Major overhaul was performed in 1989. The airplane then went through a very lengthy restoration period with a lot of down time and didn"t fly much (or at all) until 2009. New Marvel-Schebler carburetor Cylinder compression: 1) 73/80 2) 60/80 3) 76/80 4) 71/80. Cylinder #2 has been in the mid-70s when checked during the last three annuals. According to my mechanic, the compression will likely go back up when the airplane is flown more regularly. Fuel burn: 4.5 gallons per hour Goodyear brakes Maule tailwheel Electric starter (pull-cable type) Avionics: ICOM IC-A210 radio with built-in intercom. No transponder Aluminum fuselage Fabric-covered wings (Ceconite). Last covered in 1987 Airframe and engine logs go back to 1966 Seats: 2 Empty weight: 932 lbs Maximum takeoff weight: 1450 lbs Useful load: 518 lbs History
The airworthiness certificate shows the date of manufacture as 1959. When the aircraft was first built in 1946 it was delivered to a buyer in Mexico. In 1959 it was sold to a buyer in Arizona and received its first U.S. airworthiness certificate which is why the "date of manufacture" is listed as 1959.
It is unclear from the logs, but at some point (most likely prior to 1966) the airplane was converted from conventional landing gear to tricycle landing gear. As part of a major restoration that concluded in 2009, the landing gear was restored to its original tailwheel configuration.
The logs show a gap between 1985 and 2009. During this time the aircraft was not flown and underwent a lengthy multi-year restoration.
I purchased the airplane in August 2014. In February 2015 some corrosion and a crack were found in the horizontal stabilizer and it was rebuilt. The rebuild was done by West Coast Wings in Ukiah, CA (phone: 707-462-6822).
The paint is peeling on the metal flaps and ailerons, likely due to improper priming (see photos).
For most of its post-restoration life, the aircraft has been hangared. It has been tied down outside for the past year.
Also Included Bruce"s Custom Cover Case of oil Wheel chocks Control locks
About the Seller
My name is Darrin and I have been a pilot for 25 years. I learned to fly in a 1941 Taylorcraft L-2 from the late, great Amelia Reid. I have an ATP license with instrument, multi-engine, and SA-227 Metroliner type ratings. Professionally, I spent some time flying Part 135 freight and prior to that, I flew traffic watch in the San Francisco Bay Area. Now I work for a big aerospace company and just fly for fun. This is the second Cessna 140 I have owned, which means I think they are really great airplanes! My reason for selling: I do not fly it enough to justify keeping it and want it to have a good home.
Terms of Sale
A deposit is required within 48 hours of the end of the auction. You will then have one week to come see the airplane, complete your pre-buy inspection, and pay the balance of the purchase price. If, after viewing the airplane in person and completing the inspection, you choose not to buy it, your deposit will be promptly refunded and the next highest bidder will be contacted.
Thanks for looking!