Target Audience:
Licensed aircraft mechanics, A&P technicians, restorers, and owner-operators maintaining or rebuilding a Cessna 140A
Primary Use:
Identifying correct factory part numbers and assembly breakdowns for maintenance and restoration work
Content Type:
Illustrated parts breakdown with exploded views and part number listings
Coverage:
Complete parts catalog for the 1949-1951 Model 140A Series
Advantage:
Factory-issued catalog ensures part number accuracy; 167 pages covering the entire airframe and powerplant for the 140A Series
Airframe:
Fuselage, wing, and empennage group assemblies
Flight Controls:
Aileron, elevator, rudder, and trim tab assemblies
Landing Gear:
Main gear, tail gear, bungee, and wheel/brake assemblies
Powerplant:
Engine and engine mount assemblies
Propeller:
Propeller group parts and hardware
Fuel System:
Fuel tanks, lines, strainers, and selector valves
Cabin and Interior:
Cabin structure, seats, windows, doors, and upholstery group
Instruments:
Instrument panel and instrument group listings
Electrical System:
Wiring, battery, and electrical component listings
Miscellaneous:
Placards, decals, and miscellaneous hardware
Part Identification:
Exploded-view illustrations keyed to part number tables
Effectivity:
Effectivity listings identifying parts applicable to specific serial ranges
Revision Reference:
Lists of effective pages and revision status
Vendor Data:
Vendor and manufacturer cross-references where published
Detail Level:
Assembly/subassembly level breakdowns down to individual parts and hardware
Part Numbers:
Complete factory part numbers for ordering and interchange
Quantity Data:
Quantity of parts per assembly as issued by Cessna
Illustrations:
Line drawings and exploded views for each major group
Nomenclature:
Factory nomenclature matching Cessna service documentation of the era
Scope:
167 pages covering the complete 140A Series airframe and powerplant
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Engine Options:
Continental C-90 / C-90-12F flathead four-cylinder, as installed on the 140A
Displacement:
Approximately 183 cubic inches
Rated Power:
Approximately 90 horsepower at 2,625 rpm
Fuel Grade:
80/87 octane aviation gasoline (per era specifications)
Carburetor:
Updraft carburetor
Tank Capacity:
Refer to IPC fuel system group for tank part numbers and configurations
Wingspan:
Approximately 32 feet 2 inches
Length:
Approximately 21 feet 6 inches
Wheelbase:
Tailwheel configuration; refer to IPC landing gear group for component dimensions
Gross Weight:
Approximately 1,500 pounds
Curb Weight:
N/A - empty weight varies by individual aircraft equipment; see aircraft weight and balance records
Active / Passive Features
Airworthiness:
Certified in the normal category under Civil Air Regulations of the era
Flight Controls:
Conventional three-axis controls with trim tabs
Landing Gear:
Conventional (tailwheel) gear with bungee suspension
Crash Test Ratings:
N/A - crash test ratings did not exist for 1949-1951 light aircraft
Audio System:
N/A - period aircraft equipped with basic radio installations only; no factory infotainment
Driver Assistance:
N/A - not applicable to 1949-1951 aircraft
Instrumentation:
Basic flight and engine instruments as listed in the IPC instrument group
Electrical:
12-volt or 6-volt systems depending on individual aircraft configuration
Annual Inspection:
FAA annual inspection required; 100-hour inspection for aircraft used for hire
Service Guidance:
Use in conjunction with the Cessna 140/140A service manual for interval-specific procedures
Engine Oil:
Aviation piston engine oil per Continental C-90 recommendations of the era
Common Wear Items:
Landing gear bungees, brake linings, tailwheel components, and fabric/structure inspection points
Parts Sourcing:
IPC provides factory part numbers for ordering service and replacement parts
Manufacturer:
Cessna Aircraft Company, Wichita, Kansas
Model Lineage:
The 140A was an updated variant of the original Cessna 140, first produced in 1946
140A Introduction:
Introduced in 1949 with all-metal wing construction, larger flaps, and revised landing gear springs
Production Run:
Model 140A produced 1949 through 1951, ending the 140 series production
Factory:
Wichita, Kansas, United States
