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The Cessna A185F is a model in the 185 family. It is described here as a Cessna 185 aircraft; exact model-specific configuration requires source verification.
Cessna A185F specifications
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
|---|---|
| Model | A185F |
| Production years | 1973–1985 |
| Aircraft type | Cessna 185 aircraft; exact model-specific configuration requires source verification |
| Certification | FAA 3A24 |
Cessna A185F weights and capacities
FAA 3A24 specifies reference to aircraft weight-and-balance data rather than one universal A185F baggage limit.
Cessna A185F engine and configuration
| Engine | Continental · IO-520-D · 300 hp · @ 2,850 rpm · 300 hp takeoff rating; use AFM/TCDS for continuous limits. |
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Certified weight limits and applicability
| landplane or skiplane | Takeoff 3,350 lb · landplane or skiplane |
|---|---|
| EDO 628-2960 floatplane | Takeoff 3,320 lb · EDO 628-2960 floatplane |
| EDO 597-2790 amphibian, wheels takeoff only | Takeoff 3,265 lb · EDO 597-2790 amphibian, wheels takeoff only |
| EDO 597-2790 amphibian, other configurations | Takeoff 3,100 lb · EDO 597-2790 amphibian, other configurations |
Fuel capacity and configuration
| through S/N 18502262 | 65 gal total · 62 gal usable · through S/N 18502262 |
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| S/N 18502263 through 18502838 except 18502300 | 61 gal total · 58 gal usable · S/N 18502263 through 18502838 except 18502300 |
| S/N 18502839 through 18503683 | 61 gal total · 55 gal usable · S/N 18502839 through 18503683 |
| S/N 18502300, 18503684 and on | 88 gal total · 84 gal usable · S/N 18502300, 18503684 and on |
Baggage and loading applicability
| Baggage | FAA 3A24 specifies reference to aircraft weight-and-balance data rather than one universal A185F baggage limit. |
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Cessna A185F history and development
The cataloged production period is 1973–1985.
Cessna A185F is a member of the Cessna 185 family. This page identifies the model, family relationship and available certification context. Model-specific technical values that have not yet been verified from an approved or manufacturer source remain explicitly marked as unverified technical values rather than being inferred from related aircraft.
Cessna A185F fuel capacity
exact model-specific fuel capacity and usable fuel, where applicable, have not yet been verified from the applicable approved source.
Cessna A185F model applicability and configuration
Verify the exact model designation, serial number, installed propulsion, equipment and approved operating configuration against the applicable certification or manufacturer record and the individual aircraft documentation.
Cessna A185F weight and balance
Use the exact model and serial-number loading data together with the individual aircraft's approved weight-and-balance documentation. No payload or baggage limit is inferred from a related model. The exact model-specific maximum takeoff weight and loading limits remains unverified until verified from the applicable approved source. Operational calculations must use the individual aircraft's current empty weight or mass, CG, station data 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 A185F calculator.
Reference sources
FAA: FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet 3A24 - A185F
Related 185 models
- Cessna 185 - 1961
- Cessna 185A - 1962
- Cessna 185B - 1963
- Cessna 185C - 1964
- Cessna 185D - 1965
- Cessna 185E - 1966
- Cessna A185E - 1966–1979