SUPPLEMENTAL AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL FOR CESSNA 185 SERIES FLOATPLANES

SECTION 4, NORMAL PROCEDURES; (NOTE: THESE ITEMS SUPPLEMENT THE CESSNA NORMAL PROCEDURES· BE SURE AND FOllOW THE CESSNA PROCl~DURES EXCE:PT AS NOTED BELOW) Before Entering, the FIQatplan~. 1. Inspect the floats and attachment tor dents, craeks l punctures, etc. t\1AR I 5 /995 FAA APPROVEID DJ~TE: -~----~- AER~ET INCORPORATED 18650 59TH DR. NE BLDG#1 ARLINGTON, WA. 98223 Document A-1 001 0 Page 6 of 9 Rev. (see rev. page) 2. Remove rubber plugs (which serve as stoppers on the standpipe in each float , compartment) and pump out any accumulation of water. Reinstall rubber stoppers with enough pressure for a snug fit. (If there is an excess of water, investigate the leakage) 3. When checking engine oil level, use the side of the dipstick having two "X" marks. The lower mark indicates nine quarts and the upper mark indicates twelve quarts. Before Starting Engine. 1. Water Rudder Operation - "CHECK VISUALLY" 2. Water Rudders - "DOWN FOR TAXIING" 3. Water Rudders - "CHECK FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT & SECURITY Takeoff 1. Water Rudders - "UP" (retraction handle aft) 2. Wing Flaps - "20 DEGREES" (second notch) 3. Control Wheel - "HOLD FAR AFT INITIALLY" 4. Power - "FULL THROTTLE & MAX RPM (advance slowly) 5. Control Wheel - "MOVE FORWARD TO ATTAIN PLANING ATTITUDE" 6. Control Wheel - "APPLY LIGHT BACK PRESSURE TO LIFT OFF" 7. Wing Flaps -" UP AFTER OBSTACLES ARE CLEARED" Before Landing 1. Water Rudders - "UP" 2. Wing Flaps - "DOWN" Landing 1. Touchdown - "SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW" 2. Control Wheel - "HOLD FULL AFT THROUGH DECELERATION" MAR I 5 1995 FAA APPROVED DATE: _ INCORPORATED AER~ET Document A-1 001 0 18650 59TH DR. NE BLDG#1 Page 7 of 9 ARLINGTON, WA. 98223 Rev. (see rev. page) Balked Landing - "RETRACT FLAPS TO 20 DEG. IMMEDIATELY AFTER APPLYING FULL POWER FOR GO-AROUND" After Landing - "WATER RUDDERS DOWN" Securing Aircraft - "FUEL SELECTOR TO RIGHT OR LEFT TANK POSITION TO PREVENT CROSSFEEDING" SECTION 5. PERFORMANCE: Airspeed Calibration - Essentially unchanged STALL SPEEDS: POWER OFF, FORWARD CG, 3350 LBS FLAPS UP: FLAPS DOWN: 60 KCAS 55 KCAS 69 MPH CAS 63 MPH CAS NOTE: ALTITUDE LOSS DURING STALL RECOVERY MAY BE AS MUCH AS 200 FEET. SECTION 6. WEIGHT AND BALANCE: The airplane equipped with Aerocet 3500 or 3500L Floats must be loaded in accordance with the limitations in Section 2. These are shown as an aircraft weight/moment envelope or an aircraft weight versus e.g. location chart on page 9. Note: It is the responsibility of the airplane owner and pilot to insure that the airplane is loaded properly. SECTION 7. AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS: In addition to the Aerocet 3500 or 3500L Float installation the aircraft must incorporate the Cessna approved seaplane kit. As a result of these installations, the floatplane is identical to the landplane with the following exceptions: AEROCET MODIFICATIONS: Floats, incorporating a water rudder steering system, replace the landing gear. A water rudder retraction lever, connected to the water rudders by cables, is located on the cabin floor tunnel. CESSNA MODIFICATIONS: 1. An additional structural "V" brace is installed between the top of the front door posts and the cowl deck. 2. Additional fuselage structure is added to support the float installation. IS FAA APPROVED DATE: _ AERCCET INCORPORATED 18650 59TH DR. NE BLDG#1 ARLINGTON, WA. 98223 Document A-l 0010 Page 8 of 9 Rev. (see rev. page) . 3\ A centering spring assembly and cables are added to the rudder control system to improve stability in flight. If the floatplane is returned to the landplane configuration, these items need not be removed. 4. The floatplane has additional corrosion proofing and stainless steel cables. 5. Hoisting provisions are added to the top of the fuselage. 6. The left-hand cabin door is equipped with removable hinge pins for ease of door removal when loading large cargo. 7. Fueling steps and assist handles are mounted on the forward fuselage, and steps are mounted on the wing struts to aid in refueling the floatplane. Inboard fuel fillers are added when long range fuel tanks are installed. A reduction of approximately five gallons of usable fuel in each tank will result if inboard fillers are used to fill the long range fuel tanks. 8: A drain line is added to the front of the induction air manifold. 9. Floatplane placards are added. NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Cessna Pilots Operating Handbook for other seaplane changes which apply to individual 185 models. SECTION 8. AIRPLANE HANDLING, SERVICE, AND MAINTENANCE Information not required /5 FAA APPROVED DATE: _ AER~ET INCORPORATED 18650 59TH DR. NE BLDG#1 ARLINGTON, WA. 98223 41.9 to 46.5 at 3350 Ibs 35.1 to 46.5 at 2200 Ibs Document A-l 001 a Page 9 of 9 Rev. (see rev. page) 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 LOADED FLOATPLANE MOMENT/1000 (POUND-INCHES) 3400· . 3200 3000 2800 2600. 2400 2200 2000 50 60 70 80 41.9 3400 3200 3000 2800 2600 2400 2200 2000 46.5 2200 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 35.1 46.5 FLOATPLANE C.G. LOCATION (INCHES AFT OF DATUM) 15 FAA APPROVED DATE: