O-1 Bird Dog — Cessna Aircraft Company O-1 Bird Dog
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 4
- Origin
- US
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
O1 O1 | — | 1,000 kg | 430 nm | 104 kt | 2 |
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Cessna Aircraft Company O-1 Bird Dog manuals & documents
2 documents for the Cessna Aircraft Company O-1 Bird Dog — Checklist · Flight Manual. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document is a checklist specifically for the Cessna 182T, designed for training purposes. It provides an abbreviated list of procedures that pilots should follow before, during, and after flight operations. The checklist omits detailed explanations, notes, cautions, and warnings for brevity, emphasizing that users must be familiar with the official Aircraft Owner’s Manual. The checklist includes preflight inspections, engine start procedures, takeoff and landing protocols, and emergency procedures, ensuring that pilots can operate the aircraft safely and efficiently.
- Always perform a thorough preflight inspection including fuel checks and control surface verification.
- Follow the engine starting procedure carefully to avoid damage and ensure safety.
- Maintain awareness of V-speeds for takeoff and landing, including Vso (41 KIAS) and Vne (175 KIAS).
- In case of engine failure after takeoff, maintain airspeed of 70 KIAS with flaps down.
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Registered O-1 Bird Dog aircraft
Individual O-1 Bird Dog airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
How many Cessna Aircraft Company O-1 Bird Dog are there?
4 Cessna Aircraft Company O-1 Bird Dog are on the worldwide civil registry. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the range of the Cessna Aircraft Company O-1 Bird Dog?
The Cessna Aircraft Company O-1 Bird Dog has a range of about 430 nautical miles.
How fast is the Cessna Aircraft Company O-1 Bird Dog?
The Cessna Aircraft Company O-1 Bird Dog cruises at around 104 knots.
What is the Cessna Aircraft Company O-1 Bird Dog's maximum take-off weight?
The Cessna Aircraft Company O-1 Bird Dog has a maximum take-off weight of 1,000 kg.
How many seats does the Cessna Aircraft Company O-1 Bird Dog have?
The Cessna Aircraft Company O-1 Bird Dog is typically configured for up to 2 occupants.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna Aircraft Company O-1 Bird Dog?
The Cessna Aircraft Company O-1 Bird Dog uses ICAO type designator O1.