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Flying without doors

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Can or is it OK to fly without doors ? C140
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Re: Flying without doors

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Hi Steve.

My 140A was (still can be) used for aerial photography. My airworthiness certificate classification is "Standard & Restricted for the specific purpose of aerial photography.

The operating Limitations state that when operating with the door off and conducting aerial photography, "Restricted" signs must be posted at the entrances. Only the right side door was removed.

"To convert the aircraft to the "Restricted" classification, remove the door at the hing attachment points, and install the "restricted"signs at the entrances.

To convert the aircraft to the "Standard" classification, re-install the door, safty and remove the"Restricted" signs."


So, based on this, I would say that it would require more than just removing the doors and go flying.

Hope this helps.

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I recall this came up in the past. I will see if I can dig up the old information, but, I'm about 99% certain you cannot remove both doors, only one.
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https://cessna120140.com/wp-content/upl ... A175WE.pdf

Contact number is in the STC, I'll be trying to contact them shortly as well for some future plans. Good luck

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FEIW, she will fly just fine with BOTH doors off. Don’t ask me how I know. Just don’t leave anything loose laying around in the back.
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You will be happier with coordinated turns!
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https://youtu.be/KxJ4bSh7Ya0
I too am interested if is legal and what effect it has on aircraft performance. I found this YouTube video and am wondering if you all know this gentleman.
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Post by barrett5991 »

Sorry to revive an old thread but, I’m curious if anyone ver got a good solid answer on this? I’m sure a field approval could be done with an updated weight and balance reflecting doors on and doors off. The real question is, how nice of a bottle of liquor do you need to get the FSDO to sign off on it?
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Post by a64pilot »

I think it boils down to if you have a justifiable reason to do so. It’s tougher to get something bought off because it would be cool.
Lot of precedence for one door, jump planes etc. good luck for both
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