1967 Cessna 185 (Robinson STOL vortex generators)

1967 Cessna 185 (Robinson STOL vortex generators) Engine make/model: Cont. IO-520-D Horsepower for takeoff: 300 Max continuous hp: 285 TBO hrs.: 1700 Fuel Type: 100/100LL Propeller type: McCauley/CS Landing Gear…

Engine make/model: Cont. IO-520-D
Horsepower for takeoff: 300
Max continuous hp: 285
TBO hrs.: 1700
Fuel Type: 100/100LL
Propeller type: McCauley/CS
Landing Gear type: Conv.
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 3350
Gross weight (lbs.): 3350
Landing weight (lbs.): 3350
Usable fuel (gals.): 76
Oil capacity (qts.): 12
Wingspan: 36 ft. 2 in.
Overall length: 25 ft. 9 in.
Height: 7 ft. 9 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 174
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 18.9
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 11
Wheel track (in.): 7 ft. 8 in.
Wheel size (in.): 8.5 x 6
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin doors: 2
Cabin width (in.): 40.25
Cabin height (in.): 42.75
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 350
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power: 140
65% power: 128
55% power: 122
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 600
65% power: 640
55% power: 710
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 15.5
65% power: 13.5
55% power: 11.7
Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve) (hrs): 4.5
Stall speed (gear, flaps up) (knots): 44
Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots): 39
Best rate of climb (SL fpm): 1040
Service ceiling (ft.): 25,000
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 487
Landing ground roll (ft.): 328

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