Cessna 195
The Cessna 190 and 195 Businessliner are a family of light single engine general aviation aircraft which were manufactured by Cessna between 1947 and 1954.[1]
The 195 model was also used by the United States Air Force as a light transport and utility aircraft under the designation LC-126.[2]
Development
The Cessna 190 and 195 were Cessna's only postwar radial-engined aircraft. The first prototype flew in 1945, after the end of World War II and both the 190 and 195 entered production in 1947.[3]
The 195 was the first Cessna airplane to be completely constructed of aluminum and features a cantilever wing, similar to the pre-war Cessna C-34. The wing planform differs from later Cessna light aircraft in that it has a straight taper from root chord to tip chord and no dihedral. The airfoil employed is a NACA 2412, the same as used on the later Cessna 150, 172 and 182.[4]
The 190/195 fuselages were large in comparison to other Cessna models because the 42" diameter radial engine had to be accommodated upfront. The crew and passengers were accommodated on individual seats in the first row with comfortable space between seats with up to three passengers on a bench seat in the second row.[3]
The aircraft was expensive to purchase and operate for private use and Cessna therefore marketed them as mainly as a business aircraft under the name "Businessliner".[1]
The engines fitted to the 190 and 195 became well-known for their oil consumption. The aircraft has a 5 gallon oil tank, with 2 gallons the minimum for flight. Typical oil consumption with steel cylinder barrels is two quarts per hour.[3]
A factory-produced floatplane version was equipped with a triple tail for improved lateral stability. The tail resembles that of the Lockheed Constellation.[1]
The LC-126 military version was mainly used in Alaska and could be fitted with skis or floats. 83 LC-126's were delivered.[5]
Production
Including the LC-126s, a total of 1180 190s and 195s were built.[5]
Variants
The difference between the 190 and the 195 models was the choice of engine installed.
- 190
- Powered by a Continental W670-23 engine of 240 hp (180 kW) and first certified on 1 July 1947.[2]
- 195
- Powered by a Jacobs R755-A2 engine of 300 hp (225 kW) and first certified on 12 June 1947.[2]
- 195A
- Powered by a Jacobs L-4MB (R-755-9) engine of 245 hp (184 kW) and first certified on 6 January 1950.[2]
- 195B
- Powered by a Jacobs R-755B2 engine of 275 hp (206 kW) and first certified on 31 March 1952. It featured flaps increased in area by 50% over earlier models.[2][3]
In service
The Cessna 190 and 195 are considered "one of the finest classics ever built" by pilots and collectors and are much sought after on the used aircraft market.[3][5]
In August 2008 there were still 108 Cessna 190s registered in the USA, along with 575 Cessna 195s, including:.[6][7]
- 282 Cessna 195
- 157 Cessna 195A
- 136 Cessna 195B
There are also three Cessna 190s and 16 Cessna 195s registered in Canada.[8]
Specifications (195)
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See also
References
External links
- International Cessna 195 club
- Shanaberger Cessna 190/195 information page
- ClassicAircraft.com Cessna 195 Information
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- ↑ a b c Montgomery, MR & Gerald Foster: A Field Guide to Airplanes, Second Edition, page 54. Houghton Mifflin Company, 1992. ISBN 0-395-62888-1
- ↑ a b c d e Federal Aviation Administration: TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. A-790. März 2003, abgerufen am 10. August 2008.
- ↑ a b c d e Plane and Pilot: 1978 Aircraft Directory, page 92. Werner & Werner Corp, Santa Monica CA, 1977. ISBN 0-918312-00-0
- ↑ David Lednicer: The Incomplete Guide to Airfoil Usage. Oktober 2007, abgerufen am 10. August 2008.
- ↑ a b c Classic Aircraft: Cessna 190 Series Information. 2007, abgerufen am 10. August 2008.
- ↑ Federal Aviation Administration: FAA Registry. August 2008, abgerufen am 10. August 2008.
- ↑ Federal Aviation Administration: FAA Registry. August 2008, abgerufen am 10. August 2008.
- ↑ Transport Canada: Canadian Civil Aircraft Register. August 2008, abgerufen am 10. August 2008.