A185F Skywagon 185 — Cessna Aircraft Company A185F Skywagon 185
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 16
- Origin
- US
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C185 C185 | — | 1,500 kg | 700 nm | 145 kt | 5 |
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Cessna Aircraft Company A185F Skywagon 185 manuals & documents
35 documents for the Cessna Aircraft Company A185F Skywagon 185 — Weight And Balance · Emergency Procedures · Airworthiness Directives · Service Bulletins · Avionics Manual · Training Manual · Performance Data · Type Certificate · Wiring Diagram · Supplemental Type Certificate · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Systems Description · Specifications · Other Documents. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document is an Aviation Safety Letter published by Transport Canada, focusing on safety issues related to floatplane operations, particularly the Cessna A185F Floatplane. It discusses recent accidents involving floatplanes, emphasizing the importance of proper training and safety briefings for pilots and passengers. The letter highlights the risks associated with engine failures during takeoff and the critical need for clear guidance on safe operational practices. It aims to raise awareness among aviation professionals and improve safety standards in floatplane operations.
- The Cessna A185F Floatplane is involved in safety discussions regarding floatplane operations.
- Proper training and safety briefings are critical for preventing accidents during floatplane operations.
- Pilots should avoid attempting a 180-degree turn back to the runway after an engine failure at low altitude.
- Passengers must be informed about underwater egress procedures to enhance survival rates in emergencies.
- Transport Canada is actively working to improve safety regulations for floatplane operations.
Weight And Balance
Emergency Procedures
Airworthiness Directives
- [Federal Register, Volume 88 Number 112 (Monday, June 12, 2023 ...202325 pages· 803 KB· via ad.easa.europa.eu
- Hartzell Propeller201596 pages· 1.9 MB· via hartzellprop.com
- Airworthiness Directives for CESSNA A185F FLOATPLANE20054 pages· 925 KB· via www.atsb.gov.au
- Airworthiness Directive - AD/RAD/81 Amdt 1 - CASA20058 pages· 75 KB· via services.casa.gov.au
- SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES19851 pages· 11 KB· via services.casa.gov.au
Service Bulletins
- Service Bulletin and Service Letter Index - PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.2022198 pages· 1.2 MB· via www.piper.com
- Canadian Aviation Service Difficulty Reports - Transports Canada201438 pages· 1.3 MB· via tc.canada.ca
- SERVICE LETTER NUMBER 136: 3000/3450 NOSE BOX - FINGER TAB INSTALLATION20135 pages· 379 KB· via www.wipaire.com
- SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 1 - Brackett Aero Filters9 pages· 548 KB· via www.brackettaerofilters.com
- Beechcraft SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS20 pages· 1.2 MB· via www.bonanza.org
Performance Data
Type Certificate
Wiring Diagram
Supplemental Type Certificate
Pilot's Operating Handbook
- Aviation Safety Letter200518 pages· 1004 KB· via tc.canada.ca
- OWNERS MANUALS – PIM - Aircraft Spruce19851 pages· 86 KB· via www.aircraftspruce.com
- Pilot's Operating Handbook Cessna A185F Amphibian9 pages· 1.3 MB· via irp.cdn-website.com
- Pilot's Operating Handbook Cessna A185F Floatplane9 pages· 1.4 MB· via irp.cdn-website.com
Checklist
Flight Manual
Systems Description
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Individual A185F Skywagon 185 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
How many Cessna Aircraft Company A185F Skywagon 185 are there?
16 Cessna Aircraft Company A185F Skywagon 185 are on the worldwide civil registry. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the range of the Cessna Aircraft Company A185F Skywagon 185?
The Cessna Aircraft Company A185F Skywagon 185 has a range of about 700 nautical miles.
How fast is the Cessna Aircraft Company A185F Skywagon 185?
The Cessna Aircraft Company A185F Skywagon 185 cruises at around 145 knots.
What is the Cessna Aircraft Company A185F Skywagon 185's maximum take-off weight?
The Cessna Aircraft Company A185F Skywagon 185 has a maximum take-off weight of 1,500 kg.
How many seats does the Cessna Aircraft Company A185F Skywagon 185 have?
The Cessna Aircraft Company A185F Skywagon 185 is typically configured for up to 5 occupants.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna Aircraft Company A185F Skywagon 185?
The Cessna Aircraft Company A185F Skywagon 185 uses ICAO type designator C185.