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Pilot Resources Aircraft & Ownership Aircraft Guide Cessna 195

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    Three original flare tubes are evident behind the rearmost passenger window, above. The tubes, launch mechanism, and cockpit control panel were all rebuilt to factory-new condition.

Cessna 195

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Overview

  • Nicknamed “the Businessliner”, the Cessna 195 was a popular post-war, light, single-engine aircraft known for its versatility and strong radial engine. Produced from 1947 to 1954, the aircraft was used commercially as well by the military for light transport and utility purposes.

    Cessna 195

Specifications

  • Powerplant

    Jacobs R-755A2, seven-cylinder radial, 300 hp

  • Propellers

    Hamilton-Standard constant speed, 78 in dia

  • Length

    27 ft 4 in

  • Height

    7 ft 2 in

  • Wingspan

    36 ft 3 in

  • Wing Area

    218 sq ft

  • Wing loading

    15.3 lb/sq ft

  • Power loading

    12.1 lb/hp

  • Cabin Width

    3 ft 10 in

  • Empty Weight

    2,168 lb

  • Maximum gross weight

    3,350 lb

  • Useful load

    1,182 lb

  • Payload with full fuel

    732 lb

  • Fuel capacity

    81 gal (75 gal usable)

  • Baggage capacity

    220 lb, 17.9 cu ft

Performance

  • Takeoff distance ground roll

    800 ft

  • Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

    1,605 ft

  • Rate of climb sea level

    1,135 fpm

  • Service ceiling

    18,300 ft

  • Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

    1,345 ft

  • Landing distance ground roll

    551 ft

  • Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, ea engine) @ 75% power, best economy

    143 kt/ 4 hr

  • Range

    695 nm

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

  • VX

    65 KIAS

  • VY

    87 KIAS

  • VNE

    173 KIAS

  • VS1

    54 KIAS

  • VSO

    53 KIAS

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.