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The Cessna C-38 (ICAO type CMAS) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 1,066 kg. It offers a maximum range of 600 nm, a cruise speed of 140 knots, a service ceiling of 18,000 ft and seating for up to 4 across its variants.

Cessna C-38

Cessna C-38
CMAS
Photo via Wikimedia Commons: Cessna C-38 (N19458).jpg
Year
Owner
Last seen
MTOW
1,066 kg
Range
600 nm
Seats
4
C-38
Cessna · C-38
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
6
Active
6
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
C-38
C-38
1,066 kg600 nm140 kt4
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS TC 668 · issued 1941-08-27

MTOW
1,066 kg
Seats
3 passengers
Fuel
132 L
Engine

Warner Super Scarab Series 50 or 50A, 145 hp, 2050 rpm

Certification basis

Type Certificate No. 668

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
C-38 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Cessna C-38?

The Cessna C-38 has a maximum range of 600 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Cessna C-38 carry?

The Cessna C-38 seats up to 4 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Cessna C-38?

The Cessna C-38's maximum take-off weight is 1,066 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna C-38?

The Cessna C-38's ICAO type designator is CMAS.

How many Cessna C-38 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 6 registered Cessna C-38 airframes worldwide.

Registered C-38 aircraft

Individual C-38 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.