Specifications for the Cessna 185

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This document provides detailed specifications for the Cessna 185, a versatile and popular aircraft known for its ruggedness and performance in various flying conditions. It is designed for pilots and aviation enthusiasts who require precise technical information about the aircraft's capabilities, dimensions, and operational limits. The specifications include critical data such as weight, balance, performance metrics, and V-speeds, which are essential for safe and efficient flight operations. This reference serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding the Cessna 185's operational characteristics and maintenance requirements.

Wingspan: 36 ft 0 in
Length: 24 ft 0 in
Empty Weight: 1,560 lbs
Max Takeoff Weight: 2,800 lbs
Cruise Speed: 120 knots
Range: 600 nautical miles
Service Ceiling: 18,500 ft
VSO: 50 knots

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Range (nm): 600
Height (ft): 8.5
Length (ft): 24
Wingspan (ft): 36
Empty weight (lb): 1,560
Fuel capacity (gal): 50
Rate of climb (fpm): 800
Service ceiling (ft): 18,500
Max takeoff weight (lb): 2,800

Weight & balance

Useful load (lb): 1,240
Baggage allowance (lb): 200
Basic empty weight (lb): 1,560
Max takeoff weight (lb): 2,800

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136CESSNA 185 registered worldwide · 118 active

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Aircraft Specifications

The Cessna 185 features a wingspan of 36 feet 0 inches, a length of 24 feet 0 inches, and a height of 8 feet 6 inches. The empty weight is approximately 1,560 lbs, while the maximum takeoff weight is 2,800 lbs. The fuel capacity is 50 gallons, providing a good range for various missions.

Performance Data

The aircraft has a maximum speed of 140 knots and a cruise speed of 120 knots. It boasts a range of approximately 600 nautical miles and a service ceiling of 18,500 feet. The rate of climb is around 800 feet per minute, making it suitable for various flying conditions.

Weight and Balance

The basic empty weight of the Cessna 185 is 1,560 lbs, with a maximum ramp weight of 2,800 lbs. The useful load is approximately 1,240 lbs, allowing for significant cargo or passenger capacity. The baggage allowance is 200 lbs, and the center of gravity (CG) range is specified in inches.

V-Speeds

Key V-speeds for the Cessna 185 include: VSO (stalling speed in landing configuration) at 50 knots, VS1 (stalling speed in a specified configuration) at 55 knots, VR (rotation speed) at 60 knots, VY (best rate of climb speed) at 75 knots, and VNE (never exceed speed) at 175 knots.

Safety notes

Ensure weight and balance calculations are performed before flight.
Adhere to V-speed limits to maintain safe flight operations.

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(800) TMS-COAX • www.timesmicrowave.com 14 TIMES MICROWAVE SYSTEMS LM R® -2 0 0 Flex ible Low Loss Com m unic at ions Coa x I de a l for… • Jumper Assemblies in Wireless Communications Systems • Short Antenna Feeder runs • Any application (e.g. WLL, GPS, LMR, WLAN, WISP, WiMax, SCADA, Mobile Antennas) requiring an easily routed, low loss RF cable LM R 6 0 0 LM R-2 0 0 Pa r t De sc ript ion Stock Part Number Application Jacket Color Code LMR-200 Outdoor PE Black 54022 LMR-200-DB Outdoor/Watertight PE Black 54089 LMR-200-FR Indoor/Outdoor Riser CMR FRPE Black 54028 LMR-200-FR-PVC Indoor/OutdoorRiser CMR FRPVC Black 54125 LMR-200-PVC General Purpose PVC Black 54216 LMR-200-PVC-W General Purpose PVC White 54201 LMR-200-MA Mobile Antennas PVC Black 54045 Electrical Specifications Performance Property Units US (metric) Velocity of Propagation % 83 Dielectric Constant NA 1.45 Time Delay nS/ft (nS/m) 1.22 (4.02) Impedance ohms 50 Capacitance pF/ft (pF/m) 24.5 (80.3) Inductance uH/ft (uH/m) 0.061 (0.20) Shielding Effectiveness dB >90 DC Resistance Inner Conductor ohms/1000ft (/km) 5.36 (17.6) Outer Conductor ohms/1000ft (/km) 4.9 (16.1) Voltage Withstand Volts DC 1000 Jacket Spark Volts RMS 3000 Peak Power kW 2.5 Construction Specifications Description Material In. (mm) Inner Conductor Solid BC 0.044 (1.12) Dielectric Foam PE 0.116 (2.95) Outer Conductor Aluminum Tape 0.121 (3.07) Overall Braid Tinned Copper 0.144 (3.66) Jacket (see table) 0.195 (4.95) Mechanical Specifications Performance Property Units US (metric) Bend Radius: installation in. (mm) 0.5 (12.7) Bend Radius: repeated in. (mm) 2 (50.8) Bending Moment ft-lb (N-m) 0.2 (0.27) Weight lb/ft (kg/m) 0.022 (0.03) Tensile Strength lb (kg) 40 (48) Flat Plate Crush lb/in. (kg/mm) 15 (0.27) Environmental Specifications Performance Property 0 F o C Installation Temperature Range -40/+185 -40/+85 Storage Temperature Range -94/+185 -70/+85 Operating Temperature Range -40/+185 -40/+85 (800) TMS-COAX • www.timesmicrowave.com 15 TIMES MICROWAVE SYSTEMS LM R 6 0 0 LM R-2 0 0 At t e nua t ion vs. Fre que nc y (typical) Attenuation (db per 100 feet) 100.0 10.0 1.0 Frequency (MHz) 10 100 1,000 10,000 Frequency (MHz) 30 50 150 220 450 900 1500 1800 2000 2500 5800 8000 Attenuation dB/100 ft 1.8 2.3 4.0 4.8 7.0 9.9 12.9 14.2 15.0 16.9 26.4 31.3 Attenuation dB/100 m 5.8 7.5 13.1 15.9 22.8 32.6 42.4 46.6 49.3 55.4 86.5 102.8 Avg. Power kW 1.02 0.79 0.45 0.37 0.26 0.18 0.14 0.13 0.12 0.11 0.07 0.06 Calculate Attenuation = (0.320900) • FMHz + (0.000330) • FMHz (interactive calculator available at http://www.timesmicrowave.com/cable_calculators) Attenuation: VSWR=1.0; Ambient = +25°C (77°F) Power: VSWR=1.0; Ambient = +40°C; Inner Conductor = 100°C (212°F); Sea Level; dry air; atmospheric pressure; no solar loading (800) TMS-COAX • www.timesmicrowave.com 16 TIMES MICROWAVE SYSTEMS LM R® -2 0 0 Flex ible Low Loss Com m unic at ions Coa x LM R-2 0 0 TC-200-BM-X 3190-2883 1 TC-200-MUHF 3190-444 2 EZ-200-NMH-X 3190-2886 3 TC-200-NMH-X 3190-2882 4 TC-200-NM-RP 3190-959 5 TC-200-SM-RP 3190-327 TC-200-SM-SS-X 3190-2881 EZ-200-TM-X 3190-2885 7 6 8 TC-200-TMC 3190-240 EZ-200-TM-RP 3190-792 TC-200-TF-X 3190-2884 EZ-200-TF-RP 3190-793 9 10 11 12 EZ-200-SF-SS-X 3190-6007 EZ-200-SM-RA-SS-X 3190-6006 EZ-200-TM-RA-X 3190-6008 TC-200-FMEF-X 3190-6249 TC-200-FMEM-X 3190-6250 15 16 17 14 13 Connectors Inner Outer Finish* Part Stock VSWR** Coupling Contact Contact Body Length Width Weight Interface Description Number Code Freq. (GHz) Nut Attach Attach /Pin in (mm) in (mm) lb (g) 1. BNC Male Straight Plug TC-200-BM-X 3190-2883 <1.25:1 (2.5) Knurl Solder Crimp S/G 1.7 (43.2) 0.56 (14.2) 0.045 (20.4) 2. Mini-UHF Straight Plug TC-200-MUHF 3190-444 <1.25:1 (2.5) Knurl Solder Crimp NG 1.1 (27.9) 0.45 (11.4) 0.015 (6.8) 3. N Male Straight Plug EZ-200-NMH-X 3190-2886 <1.25:1 (8) Hex/Knurl Spring Finger Crimp A/G 1.5 (38.1) 0.75 (19.1) 0.073 (33.1) 4. N Male Straight Plug TC-200-NMH-X 3190-2882 <1.25:1 (6) Hex Solder Crimp A/G 1.5(38.1) 0.89 (22.6) 0.086 (39.0) 5. N Male Reverse Polarity TC-200-NM-RP 3190-959 <1.25:1 (2.5) Knurl Solder Crimp N/G 1.5 (38.1) 0.75 (19.1) 0.073 (33.1) 6. SMA Male Straight Plug TC-200-SM-SS-X 3190-2881 <1.25:1 (2.5) Hex Solder Crimp SS/G 1.0(38.1) 0.75 (19.1) 0.073 (33.1) 7. SMA Male Reverse Polarity TC-200-SM-RP 3190-327 <1.25:1 (2.5) Hex Solder Crimp SS/G 1.0 (25.4) 0.32 (8.1) 0.015 (6.8) 8. TNC Male Straight Plug EZ-200-TM-X 3190-2885 <1.25:1 (2.5) Knurl Spring Finger Crimp S/G 1.4 (35.6) 0.59 (15.0) 0.045 (20.4) 9. TNC Male Straight Plug TC-200-TMC 3190-240 <1.25:1 (2.5) Knurl Solder Clamp S/G 1.7 (43.2) 0.59 (15.0) 0.045 (20.4) 10. TNC Male Reverse Polarity EZ-200-TM-RP 3190-792 <1.25:1 (2.5) Knurl Spring Finger Crimp A/G 1.4 (35.6) 0.32 (8.1) 0.045 (20.4) 11. TNC Female Straight Jack TC-200-TF-X 3190-2884 <1.25:1 (2.5) NA Solder Crimp N/G 1.3 (33.0) 0.57 (14.5) 0.033 (15.0) 12. TNC Female Reverse Polarity EZ-200-TF-RP 3190-793 <1.25:1 (2.5) NA Spring Finger Crimp A/G 1.3 (33.0) 0.57 (14.5) 0.033 (15.0) 13. SMA Female Straight Jack EZ-200-SF-SS-X 3190-6007 <1.25:1 (6) NA Spring Finger Crimp A/G 0.9 (23.2) 0.40 (10.0) 0.019 (8.6) 14. SMA Male Right Angle EZ-200-SM-RA-SS-X 3190-6006 <1.30:1 (6) Hex Spring Finger Crimp A/G 1.0 (24.7) 0.70 (17.7) 0.019 (8.6) 15. TNC Male Right Angle EZ-200-TM-RA-X 3190-6008 <1.25:1 (6) Hex Spring Finger Crimp A/G 1.1 (27.5) 1.10 (28.8) 0.091 (41.7) 16. FME Female Straight Jack TC-200-FMEF-X 3190-6249 <1.25:1 (2) Hex Solder Crimp A/G 1.2 (29.3) 0.36 (9.2) 0.240 (6.1) 17. FME Male Straight Plug TC-200-FMEM-X 3190-6250 <1.25:1 (2) NA Solder Crimp A/G 1.1063(28.1) 0.4252 (10.8) 0.4213 (10.7) * Finish metals: N=Nickel, S=Silver, G=Gold, SS=Stainless Steel, A=Alballoy **VSWR spec based on 3 foot cable with a connector pair* Finish* Finish metals: N=Nickel, S=Silver, G=Gold, SS=Stainless Steel, A=Alballoy **VSWR spec based on 3 foot cable with a connector pair* Finish (800) TMS-COAX • www.timesmicrowave.com 17

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What's in the CESSNA 185 TCDS

A Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) is the FAA's record of what an aircraft type was approved as. It is the source of truth for weights, seating, fuel and the rules the design was certified against. Expand any line to see what it means.

TCDS 3A24Rev 38· Issued 2006

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