Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 185A Skywagon seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot.

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Performance specifications

Horsepower:

1 x 260 HP

Best Cruise Speed:

145 KIAS

Best Range (i):

561 NM

Fuel Burn @ 75%:

14.0 GPH

Stall Speed:

54 KIAS

Rate of climb:

1,000 FPM

Ceiling:

17,300 FT

Takeoff distance:

650 FT

Landing distance:

610 FT

Takeoff distance over 50ft obstacle:

1,510 FT

Landing distance over 50ft obstacle:

1,265 FT

Weights

Gross Weight:

3,200 LBS

Empty Weight:

1,520 LBS

Fuel capacity:

65 GAL

Ownership Costs 1962

Total Cost of Ownership:

$23,920.59

Total Fixed Cost

$10,201.52

Annual inspection cost:

$1,140.00

Storage:

$840.00

Weather service:

$604.89

Insurance:

$3,229.72

Refurbishing and modernization:

$751.35

Depreciation:

$3,635.56

Total Variable Cost (110.3 Hrs)
Cost Per Hour = $124.38
Cost Per Mile = $0.86

$13,719.07

Fuel cost per hour:
(14.0 gallons/hr @ $5.40/gal)

$75.60

Oil cost per hour:

$3.62

Overhaul reserves:

$15.73

Hourly maintenance:

$17.10

Misc: landing, parking, supplies,
catering, etc

$12.33

Engine (x1)

Manufacturer:

Cont Motor

Model:

IO-470 Series

Horsepower:

260 HP

Overhaul (HT):

1,500 Hrs

Years before overhaul:

12