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Performance & Specifications · Cessna

Cessna 185 Skywagon 1962 185A · 1968 A185E · 1985 A185F Specifications

Engine, fuel, weights and performance for three Cessna 185 Skywagon model years, side by side.

1962 185A
HP
260
Useful load
1,640 lbs.
Climb
1000 FPM
1968 A185E
HP
285/300
Useful load
1,775 lbs.
Climb
1010 FPM
1985 A185F
HP
285/300
Useful load
1,624 lbs.
Climb
1075 FPM
Three model years

Specifications

Engine

1962 185A1968 A185E1985 A185F
ModelCont. IO-470-FCont. IO-520-DCont. IO-520-D
No. Cylinders6666
Displacement470 cu. in.520 cu. in.520 cu. in.
HP260285/300285/300
Carbureted or Fuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel Injected
Fixed Pitch / Constant Speed PropellerConstant SpeedConstant SpeedConstant SpeedConstant Speed

Fuel

1962 185A1968 A185E1985 A185F
Fuel Capacity65 gallons (Long Range Tanks: 84 gallons)65 gallons (Long Range Tanks: 84 gallons)88 gallons (Long Range Tanks: N/A)
Min. Octane Fuel100100100100
Avg. Fuel Burn at 75% Power, per Hour14.1 gallons15.6 gallons15.8 gallons

Weights & Capacities

1962 185A1968 A185E1985 A185F
Takeoff/Landing Weight, Normal Category3,200 lbs.3,350 lbs.3,350 lbs.
Standard Empty Weight1,560 lbs.1,575 lbs.1,726 lbs.
Max. Useful Load, Normal Category1,640 lbs.1,775 lbs.1,624 lbs.
Baggage Capacity350 lbs.350 lbs.170 lbs.
Oil Capacity12 quarts12 quarts12 quarts12 quarts

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Three model years

Performance

How the 185 Changed1962 → 1968 → 1985, from the sheet

Max useful load (lbs.)

19621,640
19681,775
19851,624

Standard empty weight (lbs.)

19621,560
19681,575
19851,726

Best rate of climb (fpm)

19621,000
19681,010
19851,075

Service ceiling (ft)

196217,300
196817,150
198517,900

Baggage capacity (lbs.)

1962350
1968350
1985170

Fuel burn at 75% (gal/hr)

196214.1
196815.6
198515.8

Speeds

1962 185A1968 A185E1985 A185F
Do Not Exceed Speed179 KCAS182 KCAS184 KIAS
Max. Structural Cruising Speed143 KCAS148 KCAS149 KIAS
Stall Speed Clean61 Knots58 Knots56 Knots
Stall Speed Landing Configuration54 Knots51 Knots49 Knots

Climb, Loading & Ceiling

1962 185A1968 A185E1985 A185F
Climb Best Rate1000 FPM1010 FPM1075 FPM
Wing Loading18.4 lbs./sq. ft.19.3 lbs./sq. ft.19.3 lbs./sq. ft.
Power Loading12.3 lbs./hp11.2 lbs./hp11.2 lbs./hp
Service Ceiling17,300 ft17,150 ft.17,900 ft.

Source: AOPA aircraft fact sheet

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