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The Cessna 188 (ICAO type C188) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal and Restricted category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 1,900 kg. It offers a maximum range of 500 nm, a cruise speed of 106 knots, a service ceiling of 17,000 ft and seating for up to 1 across its variants.

Cessna 188

Cessna 188
C188
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Year
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Owner
—
Last seen
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MTOW
1,900 kg
Range
500 nm
Seats
1
188
Cessna · 188
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
754
Active
750
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Marketplace

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A yellow and white agricultural aircraft with a blue stripe parked on a gravel lot next to a hangar under a clear blue sky.1 photo
1971 Cessna C-A188B
United States
$85,000
Listed 4mo ago
A white and blue agricultural aircraft with a large propeller parked on an airfield runway under a clear sky.1 photo
1979 Cessna AG Husky T188C, N2689J
United States
$110,000
Listed 4mo ago
A blue, white, and red agricultural aircraft with its cockpit open, parked inside a hangar.1 photo
1967 Cessna A188 Ag Wagon
United States
$90,000
Listed 4mo ago
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Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
188
188
—1,900 kg500 nm106 kt1
188A
188A
—1,900 kg500 nm106 kt1
188B
188B
—1,900 kg500 nm106 kt1
A188
A188
—1,900 kg500 nm106 kt1
A188A
A188A
—1,900 kg500 nm106 kt1
A188B
A188B
—1,900 kg500 nm106 kt1
T188C
T188C
—1,900 kg500 nm106 kt1
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A9CE · Rev 26 · issued 1995-10-15

Category
Normal and Restricted Category
MTOW
1,497 kg
Seats
1 crew
Fuel
138 L
Approved fuel80/87 minimum grade aviation gasoline
Engine

Continental O-470-R

Certification basis

Part 21 of the Federal Aviation Regulations dated February 1, 1965, for Restricted Category. Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regulations dated February 1, 1965, for Normal Category…

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Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
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Cessna 188 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna 188 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

51 yearsmedian age

Of the 673 registered Cessna 188 with a known build year (89% of the 754 we track), the median age is 51 years.

Registration activity

17changed registration in 12 months

17 of the 754 registered Cessna 188 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (2% of the fleet), across 17 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
3
Tracked flights
3
Tracked flight hours
2
Share of fleet flying
0%

3 Cessna 188 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (0% of the registered fleet), across 3 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

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Cessna 188 manuals & documents

19 documents for the Cessna 188 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Service Bulletins · Other Documents · Service Manual · Airworthiness Directives · Type Certificate · Weight And Balance. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

This instruction manual provides detailed guidance for the assembly, operation, and maintenance of the Cessna 188 AGwagon semi-scale model. It is intended for intermediate to advanced model pilots who have experience with radio-controlled aircraft. The manual emphasizes safety precautions and proper assembly techniques to ensure optimal performance and safety during operation. It includes specifications for various engine types, assembly instructions, and safety warnings to prevent accidents and damage to the model or surrounding property.

  • Wingspan: 1920 mm
  • Length: 1300 mm
  • Recommended electric motor: 300-400kv (NTM 5060 380kv)
  • Engine options: .60 2-stroke glow, .90 4-stroke glow, or 10cc gas
  • Always fly in open areas away from crowds and obstacles
  • Check CG position before flight.
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Pilot's Operating Handbook

Systems Description

Parts Catalog

Service Bulletins

Other Documents

Service Manual

Airworthiness Directives

Type Certificate

Weight And Balance

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188 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Cessna 188?

The Cessna 188 has a maximum range of 500 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Cessna 188 carry?

The Cessna 188 seats up to 1 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Cessna 188?

The Cessna 188's maximum take-off weight is 1,900 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna 188?

The Cessna 188's ICAO type designator is C188.

How many Cessna 188 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 754 registered Cessna 188 airframes worldwide.