Cessna 188

Piston • single engine • Low Wing • Conventional gear

Range Visualization

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Payload vs. Range

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Avg. pax weight (lbs)

Default: 190 lbs (FAA standard)

Luggage per pax (lbs)

Default: 30 lbs

Passengers

lbs @ lbs / pax

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Fuel on board

gal

+ Weight

Range

Available Range / nm

Mission capable — Aircraft can handle the current load with full fuel tanks.

Fuel tradeoff required — You'll need to leave gallons of fuel behind ( gal usable for nm range).

Over max gross weight — Reduce payload by lbs to safely operate this aircraft.

Mission Profile

MOSAIC Eligibile Sport Pilot-flyable

Endorsements & ratings:

High-Performance
Tailwheel

KTAS

Cruise Speed

Occupants

256

Max Range

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Wet Payload

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About the Cessna 188

The Cessna 188 is a family of light agricultural aircraft produced by Cessna Aircraft Company between 1966 and 1983. The aircraft was designed based on feedback from pilots and operators, and its initial version borrowed heavily from the Cessna 180. The 188’s airframe is made of aluminum and fiberglass, and it was certified and entered production in 1966. Over its 17-year production run, the aircraft underwent minor changes, with a total of 3976 units built in four variants.