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Flying without doors
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:34 pm
by steve
Can or is it OK to fly without doors ? C140
Steve
Re: Flying without doors
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 8:44 pm
by 8424
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.
Steve A H
Re: Flying without doors
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2020 8:48 am
by 6643
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.
Re: Flying without doors
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2020 11:47 pm
by 8376
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
Jimmy
Re: Flying without doors
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2020 9:02 pm
by klyde sessna
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.
Re: Flying without doors
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2020 6:41 pm
by 6298
You will be happier with coordinated turns!
Re: Flying without doors
Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 11:41 pm
by bdavismd
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.
Re: Flying without doors
Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2021 12:05 am
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?
Re: Flying without doors
Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2021 10:57 am
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