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The Cessna A188 is a model in the 188 family. It is described here as a Single-engine agricultural aircraft.

Cessna A188 specifications

ManufacturerCessna
ModelA188
Aircraft typeSingle-engine agricultural aircraft
Landing gearFixed conventional/agricultural configuration
CertificationFAA A9CE

Cessna A188 weights and capacities

Cessna A188 engine and configuration

EngineContinental · IO-520-D · 300 hp · @ 2,850 rpm · 300 hp takeoff rating for 5 minutes; 285 hp at 2700 rpm for other operations.

Certified weight limits and applicability

Normal CategoryTakeoff 3,300 lb · Normal Category
Restricted-category demonstrated envelope; see FAA TCDS A9CE Note 3Takeoff 4,000 lb · Restricted-category demonstrated envelope; see FAA TCDS A9CE Note 3

Fuel capacity and configuration

Fuel37 gal total · 36.5 gal usable

Baggage and loading applicability

Baggage100 lb maximum · optional baggage

Cessna A188 history and development

Cessna A188 is a certificated member of the 188 family. This model is listed under FAA TCDS A9CE - Cessna 188 / A188 / T188 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 A188 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 A188 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 A188 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 A188 calculator.

Always verify aircraft applicability. Check the current POH or AFM, equipment list and weight and balance records for the individual aircraft.

Reference sources

FAA: FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet A9CE, Revision 27

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