Pilot's Operating Handbook Cessna A185F Amphibian

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This Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) is specifically designed for the Cessna A185F Amphibian, providing essential information for pilots operating this aircraft. It includes detailed operating procedures, performance data, and safety information crucial for safe flight operations. The handbook serves as a comprehensive reference for both new and experienced pilots, ensuring they have access to the necessary data for effective flight planning and execution. Key sections cover aircraft specifications, performance metrics, and operational checklists, all tailored to the unique characteristics of the A185F Amphibian.

Wingspan: 36 ft 0 in
Max Takeoff Weight: 3,200 lbs
Cruise Speed: 110 knots
Service Ceiling: 15,000 ft
Vso (stalling speed in landing configuration): 45 knots

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Specifications

Range (nm): 600
Engine (hp): 260
Height (ft): 8.5
Length (ft): 22.83
Wingspan (ft): 36
Engine model: Lycoming IO-540-U4A5
Max speed (kt): 130
Cruise speed (kt): 110
Empty weight (lb): 1,650
Fuel capacity (gal): 50
Rate of climb (fpm): 1,200
Service ceiling (ft): 15,000
Max takeoff weight (lb): 3,200

Performance

Stall speed clean (kt): 50
Stall speed landing (kt): 45

V-speeds

VA: 100
VR: 60
VX: 70
VY: 80
VFE: 100
VNE: 160
VNO: 125
VS1: 50
VSO: 45

Weight & balance

Useful load (lb): 1,550
Max ramp weight (lb): 3,200
Baggage allowance (lb): 200
Basic empty weight (lb): 1,650
Max landing weight (lb): 3,200
Max takeoff weight (lb): 3,200

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Aircraft Specifications

The Cessna A185F Amphibian features a wingspan of 36 feet 0 inches, a length of 22 feet 10 inches, and a height of 8 feet 6 inches. The empty weight is approximately 1,650 lbs, with a maximum takeoff weight of 3,200 lbs. It has a fuel capacity of 50 gallons, powered by a Lycoming IO-540-U4A5 engine producing 260 hp.

Performance Data

The A185F Amphibian has a maximum speed of 130 knots and a cruise speed of 110 knots. The aircraft has a range of 600 nautical miles and a service ceiling of 15,000 feet. The rate of climb is approximately 1,200 feet per minute.

Weight and Balance

The basic empty weight of the A185F Amphibian is 1,650 lbs, with a maximum ramp weight of 3,200 lbs and a maximum landing weight of 3,200 lbs. The useful load is 1,550 lbs, and the baggage allowance is 200 lbs. The center of gravity range is from 36 to 46 inches.

V-Speeds

Key V-speeds for the A185F Amphibian include: Vr (rotation speed) at 60 knots, Vx (best angle of climb speed) at 70 knots, Vy (best rate of climb speed) at 80 knots, Vne (never exceed speed) at 160 knots, Vno (maximum structural cruising speed) at 125 knots, Va (design maneuvering speed) at 100 knots, Vfe (maximum flap extended speed) at 100 knots, Vso (stalling speed in landing configuration) at 45 knots, and Vs1 (stalling speed in clean configuration) at 50 knots.

Safety notes

Always perform a preflight inspection before each flight.
Ensure that weight and balance are within limits before takeoff.

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FLINT AERO, INC. 1935 NORTH MARSHALL AVENUE EL CAJON, CA 92020 FAA Approved Pilot's Operating Handbook, Airplane Flight Manual Supplement and Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual AMPHIBIAN SUPPLEMENT 185.16 CESSNA MODEL A185F amphibian Serial No. 18502300, 18503684 and on Equipped with EDO-AIRE MODEL 696-3500 Amphibious Floats This document must be carried on board and attached to the Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual when the amphibian is modified by the installation of the Flint Aero Wing Tip Fuel Tanks in accordance with STC SA 8036NM. The information contained herein Supplements or Supersedes the basic manual and the EDO-AIRE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT No. E-1 only in those areas listed herein. For limitations, procedures, and performance information not contained in this document, consult the basic placards, Pilot's Operating Handbook, Airplane Flight Manual, EDO-AIRE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT No. E-1, and FLINT AERO, INC. FAA APPROVED PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT NO. 185.14. Donale Ammitrans Manager, Flight Test Branch, ANM-160L Federal Aviation Administration Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office Transport Airplane Directorate FAA APPROVED DATE: Oct. 2, 1996 STC SA8036NM Report Number 185.16 Origination Date Originated By FLINT AERO, INC SUPPLEMENT AFM, P.O.H. AND AFM SUPPLEMENT TO CESSNA MODEL MODEL A185F AMPHIBIAN SUPPLEMENT EDO-AIRE MODEL 696-3500 AMPHIBIOUS FLOATS Page P-1 Revision Revision Date Revised By REV LEV DATE PAGES AFFECTED IR 10/2/96 Title 10/2/96 P-1 10/2/96 P-2 10/2/96 1-6 REVISIONS AND ADDITIONS REMARKS Installation of wing tip fuel tanks APPROVED BY Manager, Flt. Test Branch FAA Los Angeles ACO ANM160L Date 10-2-96 EFFECTIVE PAGES Page Rev Date Page Rev Date Page Rev Date P-1 IR 10/2/96 P-2 IR 10/2/96 1-6 IR 10/2/96 FAA APPROVED DATE: OCTOBER 2, 1996 STC SA8036NM Report Number 185.16 Origination Date Originated By FLINT AERO, INC. SUPPLEMENT AFM, P.O.H. AND AFM SUPPLEMENT TO CESSNA MODEL MODEL A185F AMPHIBIAN SUPPLEMENT EDO-AIRE MODEL 696-3500 AMPHIBIOUS FLOATS Page P-2 Revision Revision Date Revised By TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE 1 2 General Introduction. Limitations. Emergency Procedures. PAGE 1 3 4 4 Normal Procedures. 4 5 Performance. 6 Weight and balance/Equipment List. 5 6 7 00 8 Airplane and Systems Description.. Airplane Handling, Service and. Maintenance FAA APPROVED DATE: OCTOBER 2, 1996 Page 1 AND Revision STC SA8036NM Report Number 185.16 Origination Date FLINT AERO, INC. SUPPLEMENTAL AFM, P.O.H. AFM SUPPLEMENT TO CESSNA MODEL A185F Revision Date Originated By AMPHIBIAN SUPPLEMENT EDO-AIRE MODEL 696-3500 AMPHIBIOUS FLOATS Revised By SECTION I GENERAL INTRODUCTION This supplement provides information not found in the basic handbook which is required to be furnished to the pilot by FAR 21.5. It includes procedures and data required for the safe and efficient operation of the Cessna Model A185F equipped with EDO-AIRE Model 696-3500 amphibious floats installed per STC SA558NW, when modified by the installation of Flint Aero Wing Tip Fuel Tanks in accordance with STC SA8036NM. Information contained in the Model A185F basic FAA approved Cessna Amphibian Supplement for the Model A185F equipped EDO- AIRE 696-3500 amphibious floats, which is the same as that for the amphibian, is generally not repeated in this supplement. Information contained in the Flint Aero Supplemental AFM, POH, and AFM Supplement 185.14 for airplanes modified by the installation of Flint Aero Wing Tip Fuel Tanks in accordance with STC SA8036NM, which is the same as that for the amphibian, is generally not repeated in this supplement. Wherever the words "Not Applicable" appear in this Supplement, they are used to indicate that information may not be the same as that shown in the Cessna Supplement and is not required by the airplane certification basis, and therefore should not be used. FAA APPROVED DATE: OCTOBER 2, 1996 STC SA8036NM Report Number 185.16 Origination Date FLINT AERO, INC. SUPPLEMENTAL AFM, P.O.H. AND AFM SUPPLEMENT TO CESSNA MODEL A185F Page 2 Revision Revision Date Originated By AMPHIBIAN SUPPLEMENT EDO-AIRE MODEL 696-3500 AMPHIBIOUS FLOATS Revised By PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SPEED: NO CHANGE CRUISE: Range increases in proportion to the amount of additional fuel carried in the wing tip extended tanks. is no significant change in the specific range. RATE OF CLIMB AT SEA LEVEL: NO CHANGE SERVICE CEILING: NOT APPLICABLE There TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE: Increase takeoff ground and water run distances by 12 percent for each 100 pounds gross weight over the weight shown in the Cessna 185 Amphibian Owner's Manual Supplement. LANDING PERFORMANCE: Increase landing ground and water run distances by 3 percent for each 100 pounds gross weight over the weight shown in the Cessna 185 Amphibian Owner's Manual Supplement. STALL SPEED (CAS): SEE TABLE 1 MAXIMUM WEIGHT: TAKEOFF: 3600 LB. LANDING, WATER: 3600 LB LANDING, LAND: 3525 LB. EMPTY WEIGHT: See actual weight and balance form for airplane. MAXIMUM USEFUL LOAD: See actual weight and balance form for airplane. BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE: IN AIRPLANE: NO CHANGE IN EACH FLOAT BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT: (CAUTION: See LIMITATIONS SECTION) NO CHANGE WING LOADING: POUNDS/SQ.FT. (@ 3600 LBS) 19.35 POWER LOADING: POUNDS/HP (@ 3600 LBS) 12.0 FUEL CAPACITY: SEE SECTION 2 OF FLINT AERO AFM SUPPLEMENT OIL CAPACITY: ENGINE: PROPELLER: SAME SAME SAME FAA APPROVED DATE: OCTOBER 2, 1996 STC SA8036NM Report Number 185.16 Origination Date FLINT AERO, INC. SUPPLEMENTAL AFM, P.O.H. AND AFM SUPPLEMENT TO CESSNA MODEL A185F Page Revision Revision Date Originated By AMPHIBIAN SUPPLEMENT EDO-AIRE MODEL 696-3500 AMPHIBIOUS FLOATS Revised By SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS 1. 2° Airspeed Limitations All airspeed limitations remain unchanged. Airspeed Indicator Markings Airspeed indicator color code significance remains unchanged. The lower limit of the white arc of the

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indicator is increased for each model by 3 knots or 3 MPH as appropriate. Gross Weight For Cessna A185F airplanes with Edo-Aire 696-3500 Amphibious Floats installed per STC SA558NW incorporating Flint Aero STC SA8036NM, the maximum gross weight, in pounds, is limited as follows: Configuration MTOGW, 1b MLGW,1b Amphibian, land 3600 Amphibian, water 3600 3525 3600 4 For installation of other modifications by STC, the maximum gross weight is limited to that which is authorized by each particular STC. the pilot is advised to determine this gross weight limit from each appropriate STC. Center of Gravity Limits -Center of gravity range, inches aft of datum Forward Limit Aft Limit Weight, Inches Moment Inches Moment lb. 43.4 34.5 156,240 72,450 44.0 158,400 3600 44.0 92,400 2100 34.5 62,100 44.0 79,200 1800 5. Straight line fairing between points. Placards No change. FAA APPROVED DATE: OCTOBER 2, 1996 STC SA8036NM Report Number 185.16 Origination Date Originated By FLINT AERO, INC. BUPPLEMENTAL AFM, P.O.H. AND AFM SUPPLEMENT TO CESSNA MODEL A185F AMPHIBIAN SUPPLEMENT EDO-AIRE MODEL 696-3500 AMPHIBIOUS FLOATS Page 4 Revision Revision Date Revised By SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES No change. SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES No change. SECTION PERFORMANCE This supplement addresses the operation of an airplane incorporating STC SA8036NM at gross weights greater than previously certificated. The effect of this gross weight increase on airplane performance is effectively offset by the increase in wing area and aspect ratio. For stall speeds at a fixed gross weight, a four knot decrease in the flaps up stall speed, but no change in the flaps 20° and 40° can be expected. Rate of climb will increase at a fixed gross weight. Takeoff and landing distances will increase by 12% and 3% respectively for each 100 lbs. increase in gross weight. For weights equal to or less than the previously certificated gross weight, use the standard performance tables applicable to the basic unmodified airplane. For these weights, performance will be equal to or greater than the tables show. The Flint Tip Fuel Tanks may be used in conjunction with other approved modifications provided it is determined that no interference exists. In this instance, the performance procedure in the paragraph above applies and in addition performance decrements must be applied as previously defined for that other installation. FAA APPROVED DATE: OCTOBER 2, 1996. STC SA8036NM Report Number 185.16 Origination Date FLINT AERO, INC. SUPPLEMENTAL AFM, P.O.H. AND AFM SUPPLEMENT TO CESSNA MODEL A185F Page 5 Revision Revision Date Originated By AMPHIBIAN SUPPLEMENT EDO-AIRE MODEL 696-3500 AMPHIBIOUS FLOATS Revised By 200 SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE/EQUIPMENT LIST LOADING GRAPH FOR 180 FLINT AERO WING TIP 160 LOAD WEIGHT, pounds 888 20 40 FUEL TANKS 140 120 100 80 60 LOADED AIRPLANE WEIGHT, pounds 30 U.S. GALLONS MAX WING TIP TANK FUEL Example: 10 Gals x 6 lbs/gal = 60 lbs 60 lbs x 46.4 in = 2784 lb-in 0.000 1.000 2.000 3.000 4.000 5.000 6.000 7.000 8.000 LOAD MOMENT/1000, pound - inches 9.000 10.000 3800 3600 CENTER OF GRAVITY 3400 MOMENT ENVELOPE 3200 3000 2800 2600 2400 2200 2000 1800 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 LOADED AIRPLANE MOMENT/1000, pound - inches FAA APPROVED DATE: OCT 02 1996 STC SA8036NM Report Number 185.16 Origination Date Originated By FLINT AERO, INC. SUPPLEMENTAL AFM, P.O.H. AND AFM SUPPLEMENT TO CESSNA MODEL A185F AMPHIBIAN SUPPLEMENT EDO-AIRE MODEL 696-3500 AMPHIBIOUS FLOATS Page 6 Revision Revision Date Revised By Table 1 STALL SPEED, Angle of Bank CAS 0 Deg 30 Deg 45 Deg 60 Deg Condition MPH KCAS MPH KCAS MPH KCAS MPH KCAS Model A185F Flaps Up 63 55 68 59 75 75 65 89 78 [Amphibian] Flaps 20 Deg 60 53 65 56 72 62 85 74 3600 lbs Gross Flaps 40 Deg 59 51 64 55 70 61 84 73 Weight SECTION 7 AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS No change. SECTION 8 AIRPLANE HANDLING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE WITH WING TIP FUEL (TRANSFER) No change. FAA APPROVED DATE: OCTOBER 2, 1996 stidata6.xls

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