1952 Cessna 195 B Businessliner

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article provides detailed specifications for a 1952 Cessna 195 B Businessliner, with a base/used price listed at $68,000.
  • It is powered by a 275 HP Jacobs R755B2 engine, achieving a cruise speed of 143 knots and a maximum range of 583 nautical miles.
  • The aircraft has a 5-person seating capacity, a useful load of 1300 lbs, and a maximum ramp weight of 3350 lbs.
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Base/used Price: $68,000
Engine make/model: Jacobs R755B2
Horsepower: 275
Horsepower for takeoff: 275
TBO hrs.: 1200
Fuel type: 100LL
Propeller type: Ham Std 2B20
Landing gear type: Fixed/Conv.
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 3350
Gross weight (lbs.): 3350
Landing weight (lbs.): 3350
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 2050
Useful load (lbs.): 1300
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 845
Usable fuel, std. (gals.): 80
Wingspan: 36 ft. 2 in.
Overall length: 27 ft. 3 in.
Height: 7 ft. 2 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 218
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 15.4
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 11.1
Seating capacity: 5
Cabin doors: 2
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 220
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power @ 7,000 ft.: 143
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm): 583
Fuel consumption (gph): 13 to 15
Estimated endurance (65%) (hrs): 6
Vso (kts): 54
Best rate of climb, (fpm): 1135
Best rate of climb, 8,000 ft. (fpm): 550
Service ceiling (ft.): 16,250
Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1605
Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1495
Sources: Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest, Flying (October 1947 and December 1971), Sport Aviation (August 1997) and owner

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