Cessna 188 AGwagon Model Guide
Cessna 188 AGwagon · Model Guide
Overview
The Cessna 188 AGwagon is a single-seat, single-engine piston agricultural aircraft built from 1966 to 1983. The 1968-1969 owner's manual for the Agwagon A lists 230 hp or 300 hp Continental engines, a 200 gal hopper and a 3300 lbs gross weight. Later A188 and T188C variants carry higher restricted-category weights.
- Single-seat piston ag aircraft, 1966-1983. Owner's manual gross weight is 3300 lbs, with a 200 gal hopper.
- Agwagon A power options: 230 hp fixed pitch, 230 hp constant speed, or 300 hp constant speed. Cruise runs 116 to 140 mph.
- Check AD compliance first: aileron cables, wing spars and main wheel axles are all in the NZ AD schedule.
- On the A188B, engine vibration isolators should be replaced at every engine overhaul.
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 50 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
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Specifications
- Seats ·
- 1
- Fuel capacity (gal) ·
- 37
- Hopper capacity (gal) ·
- 200
- Engine power optional (hp) ·
- 300
- Engine power standard (hp) ·
- 230
- Fuel capacity optional (gal) ·
- 56
Performance
- Top speed max mph ·
- 151
- Cruise speed max mph ·
- 140
- Landing over 50ft (ft) ·
- 1,265
- Rate of climb max (fpm) ·
- 940
- Rate of climb min (fpm) ·
- 710
- Landing ground roll (ft) ·
- 420
- Takeoff ground run max (ft) ·
- 845
- Takeoff ground run min (ft) ·
- 610
Weight & balance
- Empty weight max (lb) ·
- 1,805
- Empty weight min (lb) ·
- 1,755
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 3,300
- Max restricted weight (lb) ·
- 4,200
- T188c restricted weight (lb) ·
- 4,400
How many people does the Cessna 188 AGwagon seat?
The Cessna 188 AGwagon is a single-seat aircraft. The type acceptance report lists a maximum of 1 seat for every model on the type certificate.
What engines were fitted to the Cessna 188 AGwagon?
The Cessna 188 AGwagon used the Continental O-470-R or O-470-S on the 188 series. The A188 series used the IO-520-D and the T188C used the TSIO-520-T. The Agwagon A manual lists 230 hp and 300 hp ratings.
Are there known airworthiness directives on the Cessna 188 AGwagon?
Yes. The NZ schedule lists several for the Cessna 188 AGwagon series, including aileron cable, wing spar and main wheel axle items. CASA AD/CESSNA 188/20 applies to serial numbers 188-0001 through 18801348.
What is the Cessna 188 AGwagon Model Guide?
The Cessna 188 AGwagon Model Guide is a model guide for the Cessna 188 AGwagon, dated 2026.
What year was the Cessna 188 AGwagon Model Guide published?
The Cessna 188 AGwagon Model Guide — the Cessna 188 AGwagon model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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Performance (no dispersal equipment)
Owner's manual figures: top speed at sea level 119 to 151 mph and cruise 116 to 140 mph, depending on engine and propeller. Rate of climb is 710 to 940 fpm. Takeoff ground run is 610 to 845 ft. Landing ground roll is 420 ft, or 1265 ft over a 50-foot obstacle.
Models, engines and weights
Type certificate A9CE covers the 188, 188A, 188B, A188, A188A, A188B and T188C. The 188 series uses the Continental O-470-R or O-470-S. The A188 series uses the IO-520-D and the T188C uses the TSIO-520-T. Normal-category MCTOW is 3300 lbs. Restricted-category MCTOW is 3800 lbs on the 188 series, 4000 or 4200 lbs on the A188 series, and 4400 lbs on the T188C.
What to check before buying
Get the full AD history. The NZ schedule lists fuel line, battery, control system, mainplane spar, wing spar, main wheel axle, throttle linkage and aileron cable items. CASA AD/CESSNA 188/20 requires the FAA AD 73-16-02 aileron cable action on serial numbers 188-0001 through 18801348. Also confirm the vibration isolators and whether the aircraft is normal or restricted category.
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Safety notes
- An A188B stalled at an altitude too low to recover and the pilot was fatally injured during spraying near Kojonup, Western Australia (ATSB AO-2009-070).
- Aileron cable wear led to the aileron cable AD. Cables are expected to wear out before the mandatory 500 hour life limit.
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Cessna 188 AGwagon Model Guide The Cessna 188 AGwagon is a single-seat, single-engine piston agricultural aircraft built from 1966 to 1983. The 1968-1969 owner's manual for the Agwagon A lists 230 hp or 300 hp Continental engines, a 200 gal hopper and a 3300 lbs gross weight. Later A188 and T188C variants carry higher restricted-category weights. • Single-seat piston ag aircraft, 1966-1983. Owner's manual gross weight is 3300 lbs, with a 200 gal hopper. • Agwagon A power options: 230 hp fixed pitch, 230 hp constant speed, or 300 hp constant speed. Cruise runs 116 to 140 mph. • Check AD compliance first: aileron cables, wing spars and main wheel axles are all in the NZ AD schedule. • On the A188B, engine vibration isolators should be replaced at every engine overhaul. Performance (no dispersal equipment) Owner's manual figures: top speed at sea level 119 to 151 mph and cruise 116 to 140 mph, depending on engine and propeller. Rate of climb is 710 to 940 fpm. Takeoff ground run is 610 to 845 ft. Landing ground roll is 420 ft, or 1265 ft over a 50-foot obstacle. Models, engines and weights Type certificate A9CE covers the 188, 188A, 188B, A188, A188A, A188B and T188C. The 188 series uses the Continental O-470-R or O-470-S. The A188 series uses the IO-520-D and the T188C uses the TSIO-520-T. Normal-category MCTOW is 3300 lbs. Restricted-category MCTOW is 3800 lbs on the 188 series, 4000 or 4200 lbs on the A188 series, and 4400 lbs on the T188C. What to check before buying Get the full AD history. The NZ schedule lists fuel line, battery, control system, mainplane spar, wing spar, main wheel axle, throttle linkage and aileron cable items. CASA AD/CESSNA 188/20 requires the FAA AD 73-16-02 aileron cable action on serial numbers 188-0001 through 18801348. Also confirm the vibration isolators and whether the aircraft is normal or restricted category. Safety notes: • An A188B stalled at an altitude too low to recover and the pilot was fatally injured during spraying near Kojonup, Western Australia (ATSB AO-2009-070). • Aileron cable wear led to the aileron cable AD. Cables are expected to wear out before the mandatory 500 hour life limit.