185 — Cessna Aircraft Company 185
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 136
- Active
- 118
- Origin
- US
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Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C185 C185 | — | 1,500 kg | 700 nm | 145 kt | 5 |
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The FAA paperwork
TCDS 3A24 · 38 · issued 2006-05-03
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Cessna Aircraft Company 185 manuals & documents
41 documents for the Cessna Aircraft Company 185 — Service Bulletins · Weight And Balance · Avionics Manual · Service Manual · Airworthiness Directives · Performance Data · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Specifications · Other Documents. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual is specifically designed for the Cessna 185 series floatplanes equipped with Aerocet Model 3400 amphibious seaplane floats. It provides essential information regarding the operation, limitations, and performance of the aircraft when modified with these floats. The manual is FAA approved and must be carried in the aircraft whenever the Aerocet floats are installed. It supersedes the basic airplane markings and placards, as well as the standard Airplane Flight Manual for the Cessna 185. Pilots and operators will find detailed procedures for normal operations, emergency situations, and performance specifications tailored to the floatplane configuration. This document is crucial for ensuring safe and effective operation of the aircraft in its modified state.
- Stall speed (flaps up): 60 KCAS; (flaps down): 51 KCAS.
- Maximum ramp weight: 3362 lbs; Maximum takeoff and landing weight: 3350 lbs.
- Center of gravity range: +40.0 to +46.5 inches at max gross weight.
- Emergency landing airspeed: 73 KIAS (flaps up); 68 KIAS (flaps down).
- Takeoff with known hull leaks or structural damage is prohibited.
Service Bulletins
Weight And Balance
Avionics Manual
Service Manual
Airworthiness Directives
- Airworthiness Directive - AD/CESSNA 185/46 - Fuel Strainer - CASA20002 pages· 14 KB· via services.casa.gov.au
- SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES19881 pages· 10 KB· via services.casa.gov.au
- Airworthiness Directive - Aeroplaning19793 pages· 41 KB· via www.aeroplaning.com
- SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES19681 pages· 9 KB· via services.casa.gov.au
Performance Data
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Checklist
Flight Manual
Maintenance Manual
Specifications
- Ethernet Media Specifications Technical Data202422 pages· 4.1 MB· via literature.rockwellautomation.com
- MICRO SWITCH V15 Series Basic Switch Datasheet202211 pages· 2.1 MB· via prod-edam.honeywell.com
- COST-EFFECTIVE RADIO COMMUNICATION20212 pages· 4.0 MB· via www.motorolasolutions.com
- Specifications for: XL-185P Portable Radio20204 pages· 250 KB· via www.l3harris.com
- RFID Specifications201930 pages· 2.5 MB· via literature.rockwellautomation.com
- MODEL MX183, MX184, MX185 MICROPHONES20023 pages· 121 KB· via content-files.shure.com
- Specifications for the Cessna 1854 pages· 208 KB· via timesmicrowave.com
- Specifications for the CESSNA 1854 pages· 289 KB· via timesmicrowave.com
Other Documents
- Cessna 185 Training Manual2024296 pages· 2.4 MB· via www.ussc.gov
- SUPERVISORY HANDBOOK ON THE VALIDATION OF IRB RATING SYSTEMS202396 pages· 2.3 MB· via www.eba.europa.eu
- Airworthiness Approval of Synthetic Vision Systems202136 pages· 498 KB· via www.faa.gov
- Airworthiness Directive Schedule Aeroplanes Cessna 185 Series202015 pages· 230 KB· via www.aviation.govt.nz
- Type Acceptance Report TAR 18/21B/24 — Cessna 185 Series201912 pages· 64 KB· via www.aviation.govt.nz
- United States Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS)2018509 pages· 28.9 MB· via www.faa.gov
- AIRWORTHINESS BULLETIN Trim Tab System Degradation - Flutter / Loss of Control201513 pages· 467 KB· via www.casa.gov.au
- Airworthiness Approval of Synthetic Vision Guidance System201513 pages· 90 KB· via www.faa.gov
- TCAS II - Federal Aviation Administration200850 pages· 527 KB· via www.faa.gov
- Interagency Aviation Lessons Learned FY 0720072 pages· 710 KB· via www.doi.gov
- Cessna 185E Floatplane, VH-HTS Calabash Bay, NSW - ATSB199867 pages· 977 KB· via www.atsb.gov.au
- Informal Evaluation of the Cessna Model 185 and L-28A (Helio Courier Model 395) Airplanes196221 pages· 1.1 MB· via apps.dtic.mil
- Cessna 185 Normal Procedures150 pages· 1.8 MB· via courts.alaska.gov
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Registered 185 aircraft
Individual 185 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N299721981
- N299701981
- N185WB1980
- N1322R1980
- N23FG1980
- N2781D1979
- N23LH1974
- N185SN1972
- N185RA1967
- PTCFK1963
- PTLCI1962
- C-GBIF1962
- C-FTQH1962
- C-FNOA1961
- C-FNGO1961
- N185EM1961
- C-FNNR1961
- N185BC1961
- N185EE1961
- N185G1961
- C-FNLQ1961
- C-NHM1961
- N185AL1961
- C-FWMW1961
How many Cessna Aircraft Company 185 are there?
136 Cessna Aircraft Company 185 are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 118 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the range of the Cessna Aircraft Company 185?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 185 has a range of about 700 nautical miles.
How fast is the Cessna Aircraft Company 185?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 185 cruises at around 145 knots.
What is the Cessna Aircraft Company 185's maximum take-off weight?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 185 has a maximum take-off weight of 1,500 kg.
How many seats does the Cessna Aircraft Company 185 have?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 185 is typically configured for up to 5 occupants.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna Aircraft Company 185?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 185 uses ICAO type designator C185.
Is the Cessna Aircraft Company 185 type certified?
Yes. The Cessna Aircraft Company 185 holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.