The Cessna 195 (ICAO type C195) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal/Utility/Seaplane category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 1,500 kg. It offers a maximum range of 590 nm, a cruise speed of 148 knots, a service ceiling of 18,500 ft and seating for up to 5 across its variants.
Cessna 195
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 470
- Active
- 469
- Origin
- United States
Comparable listings
4 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A-790 · Rev 36 · issued 2003-03-31
- Category
- Normal/Utility/Seaplane
- MTOW
- 1,521 kg
- Seats
- 5 passengers
- Fuel
- 307 L
Jacobs R755-A2 with magneto-battery combination ignition system
CAR 3 dated December 15, 1946.
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Cessna 195 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna 195 fleet — updated daily.
75 yearsmedian age
Of the 395 registered Cessna 195 with a known build year (84% of the 470 we track), the median age is 75 years.
21changed registration in 12 months
21 of the 470 registered Cessna 195 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (4% of the fleet), across 21 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 3
- Tracked flights
- 4
- Tracked flight hours
- 7
- Share of fleet flying
- 1%
3 Cessna 195 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (1% of the registered fleet), across 4 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
4Cessna 195 listed for sale
Asking prices from $50K to $163K, typically $99K–$145K — based on 13 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.
Cessna 195 manuals & documents
15 documents for the Cessna 195 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Flight Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Service Bulletins · Specifications · Other Documents · Model Guide · Airworthiness Directives. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document is an article from AOPA PILOT magazine, focusing on the Cessna 195B, a classic aircraft known for its unique design and performance characteristics. The article discusses the aircraft's specifications, operational quirks, and the experiences of owners and pilots. It highlights the 195B's radial engine, handling on the ground, and its nostalgic appeal among aviation enthusiasts. The content serves as a reference for current and prospective owners, providing insights into the aircraft's capabilities and the challenges associated with flying and maintaining it.
- Cessna 195B powered by Jacobs R-755B-2 engine (275 hp).
- Maximum takeoff weight: 3,350 lbs; useful load: 600 lbs.
- Cruise speed: 143 knots at 10,000 ft; max level speed: 154 knots.
- Takeoff distance: 800 ft (ground roll); landing distance: 551 ft (ground roll).
- Ground handling can be challenging; caution advised in crosswinds.
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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Flight Manual
Systems Description
Parts Catalog
Service Bulletins
Specifications
- ReadCessna 195 Specifications8 pages · 244 KB · via www.goodyearaviation.com
- ReadPropeller Specifications and Installation Instructions1 pages · 251 KB · via media.mcfarlaneaviation.com
- ReadTorque Specifications For Cleveland and McCauley Wheel and Brake Assemblies13 pages · 304 KB · via www.rapcoinc.com
Other Documents
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What is the range of the Cessna 195?
The Cessna 195 has a maximum range of 590 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Cessna 195 carry?
The Cessna 195 seats up to 5 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Cessna 195?
The Cessna 195's maximum take-off weight is 1,500 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna 195?
The Cessna 195's ICAO type designator is C195.
How many Cessna 195 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 470 registered Cessna 195 airframes worldwide.
Registered 195 aircraft
Individual 195 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N3045B· 1994
- N195HA· 1965
- N4427C· 1962
- N88DL· 1959
- N6492D· 1959
- N4929C· 1959
- N2180C· 1955
- N2192C· 1955
- N2134C· 1955
- N2194C· 1955
- N195BT· 1955
- N2190C· 1955
- N3064B· 1955
- N2185C· 1955
- N2193C· 1955
- N2196C· 1955
- N2186C· 1955
- N2172C· 1954
- N195PC· 1954
- N2165C· 1954
- N2197C· 1954
- N2160C· 1954
- N2151C· 1954
- N2152C· 1954