ECONOMICAL to Run FUN to Fly

Immaculately maintained by Black Swan Aviation, Ballina NSW, very low time engine and prop, economical to run, Mogas STC, many extras and upgrades, fabulous interior, nothing to spend. SIDS compliant.

One of the last C140's built and includes all the factory upgrades especially the forward angled gear legs which remove the tendency to flip on to nose during braking. See my comments below under 'Exterior'.

Also includes many post production STC's. Great aircraft for local fun flying or long distance travel.

Continental C90-12F, 286hrs TSO, McCauley Aluminium Cruise Prop 370hrs TSO, Immaculate balanced engine overhaul by Brisbane Aero Engineers, Alternator and lightweight push button starter, Spin-On oil filter with removable Aluminium cooling fins - perfect for hot weather flying. Runs on Avgas or 91/95/98 ULP 18/20 litres per hour.

Lightweight Battery on firewall

Garmin GNC250XL radio /GPS. Garmin GTX 327 transponder. Avionics calibrated June 2023, Manifold pressure gauge, CHT/EGT gauge, New radio antenna,

Immaculate classic red grey upholstery, Hooker shoulder harnesses, "Cee-Shade" fitted interior sunshades for all windows and screen, Parcel shelf above baggage compartment, Original Cessna Sun Visors, Charging plug for latest USB-C devices as well as older lightning cable devices.

"Sigtronics" intercom with headset plug on each door pillar.

1. Tailwheel Alaskan Bushwheel, Cleveland wheels and brakes, alloy wings ,flies the same as fabric winged aircraft. 600/6 tyres currently fitted.retractable push/pull tail handle, new wheel pants still in original wrappings - see photo, axle extenders and plates, working retractable landing light, powerful LED strobe belly beacon, Nav lights LED, lightweight battery in Engine Firewall, Exterior 'Punkin Head' windscreen cover, modern fuel selector valve,

Is one of the last C140's produced in 1948 and has all the upgrades accumulated through the production run. Especially this includes the forward angled gear legs which remove the tendancy for all the earlier aircraft to nose over onto the prop resulting in very expensive repairs.

All logbooks included plus Cessna 120/140 Reference Manual, many extras included. Always hangared past 10 years Northern Rivers NSW, prior to that, hangared in Lake Havasu City Arizona. Often seen at Antique Aircraft Association Australia fly-ins and Avalon Airshow, Great economical and cheap to run aircraft for tailwheel training. With the fitted cruise prop this aircraft flies at over 100 kts in cross country flying.

This aeroplane is so much fun to fly. Call Keith 0428766503 for more photos.