1978 Cessna 185 Skywagon N44TU

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Base price: $130,000
Engine make/model: Continental IO-520-D
Horsepower: 300
Horsepower for takeoff: 300
TBO hrs.: 1700
Landing gear type: Conv./Fixed
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 3350
Gross weight (lbs.): 3350
Max Landing weight (lbs.): 3350
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1750
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 1600
Usable fuel (gals.): 88
Payload – full std. fuel(lbs.): 959
Wingspan: 35 ft. 10 in.
Overall length: 25 ft. 8 in.
Height: 7 ft. 9 in.
Seating capacity: 6
PERFORMANCE
Max Speed (kts): 155
Cruise speed (kts): 145
Range (nm): 645
Vs (kts.): 49
Best rate of climb (fpm): 1075
Service ceiling (ft.): 17,900
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 825
Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1430
Landing ground roll (ft.): 610
Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1400
Sources: Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest

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