1978 Cessna 185 Skywagon N44TU

Friday, October 01, 2004 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The 1978 Cessna 185 Skywagon N44TU, priced at $130,000, is powered by a 300 HP Continental IO-520-D engine.
It features a seating capacity for 6 and boasts a useful load of 1600 lbs.
Performance highlights include a maximum speed of 155 knots, a range of 645 nautical miles, and a service ceiling of 17,900 feet.
The aircraft demonstrates strong short-field capabilities with a takeoff ground roll of 825 feet and a landing ground roll of 610 feet.

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1978 Cessna 185 Skywagon N44TU

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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