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CESSNA 185 · Performance Data
Overview
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.
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Source
Originally published by airmart.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Performance Data
- Year
- 1985
- Pages
- 2
- File size
- 22 KB
- Publisher
- airmart.com
Specifications & performance
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Specifications
- Engine (hp)
- 285
- Propeller
- Constant Speed
- Engine model
- IO-520-D
- Max speed (kt)
- 184
- Cruise speed (kt)
- 149
- Empty weight (lb)
- 1,726
- Fuel capacity (gal)
- 88
- Rate of climb (fpm)
- 1,075
- Service ceiling (ft)
- 17,900
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 3,350
Performance
- Fuel burn (gph)
- 15.8
- Stall speed clean (kt)
- 56
- Stall speed landing (kt)
- 49
V-speeds
- VNE
- 184
- VNO
- 149
- VS1
- 56
- VSO
- 49
Weight & balance
- Useful load (lb)
- 1,624
- Baggage allowance (lb)
- 170
- Basic empty weight (lb)
- 1,726
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 3,350
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Engine Specifications
The Cessna A185F is equipped with a Continental IO-520-D engine, featuring 6 cylinders and a displacement of 520 cubic inches. It delivers a horsepower rating of 285/300 and utilizes fuel injection. The aircraft is fitted with a constant speed propeller.
Fuel Capacity and Requirements
The Cessna A185F has a fuel capacity of 65 gallons, with no long-range tank option. The minimum octane requirement for fuel is 100, and the average fuel burn at 75% power under standard conditions is 15.8 gallons per hour.
Weights and Capacities
The maximum takeoff and landing weight for the Cessna A185F is 3,350 lbs. The standard empty weight is 1,726 lbs, allowing for a maximum useful load of 1,624 lbs. The baggage capacity is limited to 170 lbs.
Performance Metrics
The Cessna A185F has a maximum structural cruising speed of 149 KIAS and a stall speed in clean configuration of 56 knots. The best rate of climb is 1,075 feet per minute, and the service ceiling is 17,900 feet.
Full document text
CESSNA 185 SPECIFICATIONS 1962 CESSNA SKYWAGON 185A 1968 CESSNA SKYWAGON A185E 1985 CESSNA SKYWAGON A185F Engine: Model Cont. IO- 470-F Cont. IO- 520-D Cont. IO- 520-D No. Cylinders 6 6 6 Displacement 470 cu. in. 520 cu. in. 520 cu. in. HP 260 285/300 285/300 Carbureted Or Fuel Injected Fuel Injected Fuel Injected Fuel Injected Fixed Pitch/ Constant Speed Propeller Constant Speed Constant Speed Constant Speed Fuel: Fuel Capacity 65 gallons Long Range Tanks: 84 gallons 65 gallons Long Range Tanks: 84 gallons 88 gallons Long Range Tanks: N/A Min. Octane Fuel 100 100 100 Avg. Fuel Burn at 75% power in standard conditions per hour 14.1 gallons 15.6 gallons 15.8 gallons Weights & Capacities: Takeoff/Landing Weight Normal Category 3,200 lbs.3,350 lbs.3,350 lbs. Takeoff/Landing Weight Utility Category N/A N/A N/A Standard Empty Weight 1,560 lbs.1,575 lbs.1,726 lbs. Max. Useful Load Normal Category 1,640 lbs.1,775 lbs.1,624 lbs. Max. Useful Load Utility Category N/A N/A N/A Baggage Capacity 350 lbs. 350 lbs. 170 lbs. Oil Capacity 12 quarts 12 quarts 12 quarts Performance: Do Not Exceed Speed 179 KCAS 182 KCAS 184 KIAS Max. Structural Cruising Speed 143 KCAS 148 KCAS 149 KIAS Stall Speed Clean 61 Knots 58 Knots 56 Knots Stall Speed Landing Configuration 54 Knots 51 Knots 49 Knots Climb Best Rate1000 FPM 1010 FPM 1075 FPM Wing Loading 18.4 lbs./sq. ft. 19.3 lbs./sq. ft. 19.3 lbs./sq. ft. Power Loading 12.3 lbs./hp 11.2 lbs./hp 11.2 lbs./hp Service Ceiling17,300 ft 17,150 ft.17,900 ft. Source: https://www.aopa.org/go-fly/aircraft-and-ownership/aircraft- fact-sheets/cessna-185
What's in the CESSNA 185 TCDS
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