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The Cessna A185E is a model in the 185 family. It is described here as a High-wing conventional-gear utility piston single.
Cessna A185E specifications
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
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| Model | A185E |
| Production years | 1966–1979 |
| Aircraft type | High-wing conventional-gear utility piston single |
| Landing gear | Conventional (tailwheel); approved float/skiplane configurations may apply |
| Certification | FAA 3A24 |
Cessna A185E weights and capacities
| Maximum takeoff weight | 3,350 lb |
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Use aircraft-specific loading data and current weight-and-balance documentation.
Cessna A185E engine and configuration
| Engine | Continental · IO-520-D · 300 hp · @ 2,850 rpm · 300 hp five-minute takeoff rating; 285 hp maximum continuous rating. |
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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 A185E history and development
The cataloged production period is 1966–1979.
Cessna A185E is a certificated member of the 185 family. This model is listed under FAA TCDS 3A24 - Cessna 185 series. This family includes model-specific changes in engine installation, maximum weight, fuel system, mission equipment and approved configuration. preserves the model and certification identity while model-specific values that have not been verified remain unverified values.
Cessna A185E fuel capacity
exact model-specific fuel capacity / usable fuel has not yet been verified from the applicable FAA/EASA approval section, approved flight manual, or manufacturer data. Do not infer it from a neighboring Cessna or Reims-Cessna model.
Cessna A185E model applicability and configuration
Verify exact model designation, serial number, installed engine or engines, fuel system and approved configuration against the applicable certification record and individual aircraft documentation.
Cessna A185E 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 A185E calculator.
Reference sources
FAA: FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet 3A24, Revision 40
Related 185 models
- Cessna 185 - 1961
- Cessna 185A - 1962
- Cessna 185B - 1963
- Cessna 185C - 1964
- Cessna 185D - 1965
- Cessna 185E - 1966
- Cessna A185F - 1973–1985