CESSNA 185 — Performance Data

This document provides specifications for the Cessna 185 series of aircraft, including the Cessna A185F model. It details the engine types, fuel capacities, weights, and performance metrics for each variant of the Cessna 185. The specifications are intended for pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and maintenance personnel who require detailed information about the aircraft's capabilities and limitations. The document includes data on engine performance, weight categories, and operational limits, which are crucial for safe flight operations and planning.

• Engine: Continental IO-520-D, 6 cylinders, 285/300 HP
• Fuel capacity: 65 gallons, average fuel burn at 75% power: 15.8 gallons/hour
• Max takeoff/landing weight: 3,350 lbs, standard empty weight: 1,726 lbs
• Max useful load: 1,624 lbs, baggage capacity: 170 lbs
• Max structural cruising speed: 149 KIAS, stall speed clean: 56 knots, best rate of climb: 1,075 FPM, service ceiling: 17,900 ft.