Cessna 185F Flashcards
Maximum Speed at Sea Level
140 KIAS
Cruise, 75% Power at 7000 Ft
133 KIAS
75% Power at 7000 FT,
84 Gallons Usable Fuel
Range? Time?
585 NM, 4.5 Hrs
Maximum Range at 10000 FT,
84 Gallons Usable Fuel
Range? Time?
745 NM, 7.4 Hrs
Rate of Climb at Sea Level
960 FPM
Service Ceiling
16,400 Ft
Takeoff Performance
Water Run?
Total Distance Over 50-Ft Obstacle?
1430 Ft
2125 Ft
Landing Performance
Water Run?
Total Distance Over 50-Ft Obstacle?
830 Ft
1565 Ft
Stall Speed (KCAS)
Flaps Up, Power Off
Flaps Down, Power Off
56 KNOTS
52 KNOTS
Maximum Weight
Ramp?
Takeoff or Landing?
3332 Lbs
3320 Lbs
Standard Empty Weight
185 Skywagon Floatplane?
185 Skywagon II Floatplane?
2002 Lbs
2052 Lbs
Maximum Useful Load
185 Skywagon Floatplane?
185 Skywagon II Floatplane?
1330 Lbs
1280 Lbs
Baggage Allowance
170 Lbs
Wing Loading: Pounds/Sq Ft
19.1
Power Loading: Pounds/HP
11.1
Fuel Capacity: Total
88 Gal
Oil Capacity
13 Qts
Engine: Description
Teledyne Continental, Fuel Injection
IO-520-D
Engine: Horsepower
5-Minute Takeoff Rating
Maximum Continuous Rating
300 BHP at 2850 RPM
285 BHP at 2700 RPM
Propeller: Derscription
3-Blade Constant Speed
Diameter: 80 In
Dimensions of the Cessna 185
Wing width
Tail width
Float width
Height
Length
36 Ft
11 Ft
7’10” Ft
12’2” Ft
27 Ft
Vne
184 KIAS
Vno
149 KIAS
Va
3320 Pounds
2820 Pounds
2320 Pounds
3320 Pounds, 117 KIAS
2820 Pounds, 109 KIAS
2320 Pounds, 99 KIAS
Vfe
10 degrees flaps
20 degrees flaps
30-40 degrees flaps
10 degrees flaps, 120 KIAS
20 degrees flaps, 110 KIAS
30-40 degrees flaps, 90 KIAS
Flap Limitations
Approved Takeoff Range
Approved Landing Range
Wing flaps immediately after balked landing
0 to 20 degrees
0 to 40 degrees
Must be retracted to 20 degrees
Water rudder always ____ except _______ taxiing
up, water
In floatplane, avoid ______ with flaps extended
Slips
Engine failure after takeoff
Wings flaps up?
Wing flaps down, 20 degrees?
70 KIAS
65 KIAS
Maximum Glide
3320 Lbs
2820 Lbs
2320 Lbs
3320 Lbs: 75 KIAS
2820 Lbs: 69 KIAS
2320 Lbs 63 KIAS
Precautionary landing with engine power, Flaps down
65 KIAS
Landing without engine power
Wing Flaps Up
Wing Flaps Down
Wing Flaps Up: 75 KIAS
Wing Flaps Down: 70 KIAS
Engine Failure During Takeoff Run (5 Steps)
- Throttle- Idle
- Control wheel- Full Aft
- Mixture- Idle Cut Off
- Ignition Switch- OFF
- Master Switch- OFF
Emergency Landing on Water Without Engine Power (10 Steps)
- Airspeed- 75 KIAS (flaps UP), 70 KIAS (flaps DOWN)
- Mixture- Idle Cut Off
- Fuel shutoff Valve- OFF
- Ignition Switch- OFF
- Master Switch- OFF
- Water Rudders- UP
- Wing Flaps- As required
- Doors- Unlatch prior to approach
- Touchdown- Slightly Tail Low
- Control Wheel- Hold Full Aft as floatplane decelerates.
Emergency Landing on Land Without Engine Power (10 Steps)
- Airspeed- 75 KIAS (flaps UP), 70 KIAS (flaps DOWN)
- Mixture- Idle Cut Off
- Fuel shutoff Valve- OFF
- Ignition Switch- OFF
- Master Switch- OFF
- Water Rudders- UP
- Wing Flaps- As required (40 degrees recommended)
- Doors- Unlatch prior to approach
- Touchdown- Level Attitude
- Control Wheel- Full Aft (after contact)
What are the three operating conditions on the maximum glide chart?
1) Propeller windmilling
2) Flaps Up
3) Zero wind
Takeoff:
Normal Climb Out?
Maximum Performance, Flaps 20, Speed at 50 Feet?
Normal Climb Out: 70 KIAS
Maximum Performance, Flaps 20, Speed at 50 Feet: 63 KIAS
Enroute Climb, Flaps Up:
Normal
Best Rate of Climb, Sea Level
Best Rate of Climb, 10,000 Feet
Best Angle of Climb, Sea Level
Best Angle of Climb, 10,000 Feet
Normal: 85-95 KIAS
Best Rate of Climb, Sea Level:
83 KIAS
Best Rate of Climb, 10,000 Feet:
76 KIAS
Best Angle of Climb, Sea Level:
68 KIAS
Best Angle of Climb, 10,000 Feet:
69 KIAS
Landing Approach
Normal Approach, Flaps Up
Normal Approach, Flaps 40
Maximum Performance Approach, Flaps 40
Normal Approach, Flaps Up:
70-80 KIAS
Normal Approach, Flaps 40:
60-70 KIAS
Maximum Performance Approach, Flaps 40: 65 KIAS
Balked Landing: Maximum Power, Flaps 20
60 KIAS
Maximum Recommended Turbulent Air Penetration Speed:
3320 Lbs
2820 Lbs
2320 Lbs
3320 Lbs: 117 KIAS
2820 Lbs: 109 KIAS
2320 Lbs: 99 KIAS
Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind Velocity:
13 Knots
Normal Climb (1 Step)
Airspeed- 85-95 KIAS
Maximum Performance Climb (1 Step)
Airspeed- 83 KIAS (sea level) to 76 KIAS (10,000 feet)
Before Landing (3 Steps)
1) Water Rudders- UP
2) Wing Flaps- 40 degrees
3) Airspeed- 60-70 KIAS
Landing (2 Steps)
1) Touchdown- Slightly Tail Low
2) Control Wheel- Hold Full Aft as floatplane decelerates to taxi speed
After Landing (1 Steps)
1) Water Rudders- DOWN
Securing Airplane (1 Step)
1) Fuel Selector Valve - Left Tank or Right Tank
Satisfactory engine cooling has been demonstrated for this floatplane with an outside air temperature _____ above standard.
23 C
How are the water rudders connected to the rudder pedals?
Cables and springs
Where is the datum located?
Front face of the firewall
What is the CG range?
34.8 inches to 46.5 inches