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Post subject: Re: G.W. increase for Cessna 140  Posted: 28 Sep 2021, 18:45 |
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Post subject: Re: G.W. increase for Cessna 140 Posted: 28 Sep 2021, 19:32 |
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Best way is a calorie restrictive diet.
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Post subject: Re: G.W. increase for Cessna 140 Posted: 28 Sep 2021, 21:26 |
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Maybe some of these young whipper snappers will decide to change the laws of gravity like they do genders. . I do know that JATO bottles were once installed on an Ercoupe. I think Wile E Coyote held the STC. 
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Post subject: Re: G.W. increase for Cessna 140 Posted: 28 Sep 2021, 21:40 |
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Post subject: Re: G.W. increase for Cessna 140 Posted: 28 Sep 2021, 22:35 |
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Username Protected wrote: Are there any STCs for gross weight increases for Cessna 140s? Empty weights seem to vary by 100 lbs or more. What is the empty weight of the plane you are dealing with?
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Post subject: Re: G.W. increase for Cessna 140 Posted: 28 Sep 2021, 23:40 |
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Username Protected wrote: Are there any STCs for gross weight increases for Cessna 140s? Remove the electrical system. Starter/generator, battery, regulator, and wiring are significant weight. I don't think it was certified with one originally. Mike C.
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Post subject: Re: G.W. increase for Cessna 140 Posted: 29 Sep 2021, 00:12 |
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Username Protected wrote: Are there any STCs for gross weight increases for Cessna 140s? Remove the electrical system. Starter/generator, battery, regulator, and wiring are significant weight. I don't think it was certified with one originally. Mike C.
Most (all?) 140s rolled off the line with an electrical system. It was the 120 that shipped without it (although it was an option).
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Post subject: Re: G.W. increase for Cessna 140 Posted: 29 Sep 2021, 00:15 |
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Lol you guys!  When I had my '46 140 a few years back, it worked well as an "FAA standard pilot and a girlfriend" plane, even with full fuel. For me I suppose it would still work well for that. Username Protected wrote: What is the empty weight of the plane you are dealing with? This plane is my hangar mate's. The useful load is somewhere around 425lbs. So empty weight for this plane must be just over 1,000lbs. for 1,450lbs. gross ('47 model). Does no paperwork STC exist that moves it from the utility to the standard category?
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Post subject: Re: G.W. increase for Cessna 140 Posted: 29 Sep 2021, 01:05 |
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Username Protected wrote: This plane is my hangar mate's. The useful load is somewhere around 425lbs. So empty weight for this plane must be just over 1,000lbs. for 1,450lbs. gross ('47 model).
Does no paperwork STC exist that moves it from the utility to the standard category? Empty weights over 1,000 are not uncommon. My 120 has no interior except the seat and is polished with a fabric wing. From memory I think I’m around 915 empty. Sounds like you need to put yours on a diet. Maybe a lightweight starter and alternator would be a starting point.
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