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The Cessna 185B is a model in the 185 family. It is described here as a High-wing conventional-gear utility piston single.
Cessna 185B specifications
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
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| Model | 185B |
| Production years | 1963 |
| Aircraft type | High-wing conventional-gear utility piston single |
| Landing gear | Conventional (tailwheel); approved float/skiplane configurations may apply |
| Certification | FAA 3A24 |
Cessna 185B weights and capacities
| Maximum takeoff weight | 3,200 lb |
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Use aircraft-specific loading data and current weight-and-balance documentation.
Cessna 185B engine and configuration
| Engine | Continental · IO-470-F · 260 hp |
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Fuel capacity and configuration
| standard tanks | 65 gal total · standard tanks |
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| long-range tanks | 84 gal total · long-range tanks |
Baggage and loading applicability
| Baggage | Use aircraft-specific loading data and current weight-and-balance documentation. |
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Cessna 185B history and development
The cataloged production period is 1963.
Cessna 185B is an early Cessna 185 Skywagon-family model covered by FAA TCDS 3A24. The selected group spans the original 185 through 185E. Landplane, float and utility configurations can carry different limitations, and technical figures are therefore left unresolved until the exact certificate section is verified.
Cessna 185B fuel capacity
exact model-specific fuel capacity / usable fuel has not yet been verified from the applicable certification record, approved flight manual, or manufacturer data. Do not infer it from a neighboring Cessna/Reims-Cessna model or suffix.
Cessna 185B model applicability and configuration
Verify exact model designation, serial number, engine, fuel installation and approved configuration against the applicable certification record and individual aircraft documentation.
Cessna 185B weight and balance
Use the exact model/serial-number loading data and the individual aircraft's approved weight-and-balance record. No baggage limit is inferred from a related model. The exact model-specific maximum takeoff weight / gross weight remains unverified until the applicable approval section is verified. Operational loading must use the aircraft-specific empty weight, CG, station arms and limitations. Use the approved aircraft-specific documentation and current weight-and-balance record for operational calculations. WBcalc does not currently provide a model-specific Cessna 185B calculator.
Reference sources
FAA: FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet 3A24, Revision 40
Related 185 models
- Cessna 185 - 1961
- Cessna 185A - 1962
- Cessna 185C - 1964
- Cessna 185D - 1965
- Cessna 185E - 1966
- Cessna A185E - 1966–1979
- Cessna A185F - 1973–1985