Cessna 195

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American light single radial engine aircraft

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::summary American light single radial engine aircraft ::

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FieldValue
nameCessna 190 & 195
imageFile:Cessna 195 businessliner g-btbj of 1952 arp.jpg
captionCessna 195
typeLight personal and business aircraft
national_originUnited States
manufacturerCessna Aircraft Company
designer
first_flight1945
introduction1947
retired
status
primary_userUnited States Army
more_usersUnited States Air Force
produced1947–1954
number_built1,180
developed_fromCessna 165
variants
developed_intoCessna X210
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|name = Cessna 190 & 195 |image = File:Cessna 195 businessliner g-btbj of 1952 arp.jpg |caption = Cessna 195 |type = Light personal and business aircraft |national_origin = United States |manufacturer = Cessna Aircraft Company |designer = |first_flight = 1945 |introduction = 1947 |retired = |status = |primary_user = United States Army |more_users = United States Air Force |produced = 1947–1954 |number_built = 1,180 |developed_from = Cessna 165 |variants = |developed_into = Cessna X210 ::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c9/Cessna_LC-126A.jpg" caption="Cessna LC-126A"] ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/16/1953_Cessna_195B_(VH-VLD)and_1948_Cessna_190(VH-AAL)_at_Temora.jpg" caption="1953 Cessna 195B and 1948 Cessna 190"] ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/75/Cessna195C-FEMN.JPG" caption="1949 model Cessna 195 in polished aluminum finish"] ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c2/195floats.jpg" caption="Float-equipped Cessna 195"] ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a1/Cessna190C-FNPT.JPG" caption="1947 model Cessna 190"] ::

The Cessna 190 and 195 Businessliner are a family of light single radial engine powered, conventional landing gear equipped, general aviation aircraft which were manufactured by Cessna between 1947 and 1954.

The 195 model was also used by the United States Air Force, United States Army, and Army National Guard as a light transport and utility aircraft under the designations LC-126/U-20.

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.

The 195 was the first Cessna airplane to be completely constructed of aluminum and features a cantilever wing, similar to the pre-war Cessna 165 from which it is derived. The wing 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.

The 190/195 fuselage is large in comparison to other Cessna models because the 42" diameter radial engine had to be accommodated in the nose. There are two rows of seats: two individual seats in the first row, with a comfortable space between them and up to three passengers can be accommodated on a bench seat in the second row.

The 190/195 has flat sprung-steel landing gear legs derived from Cessna's purchase of the rights to Steve Wittman's Big X. Many have been equipped with swiveling crosswind landing gear which allows landing with up to 15 degrees of crab. While the crosswind gear simplifies the actual landing, it makes the aircraft difficult to handle on the ground. The 195 is equipped with a retractable step that extends when the cabin door is opened, although some have been modified to make the step a fixed unit.

The aircraft was expensive to purchase and operate for private use and Cessna therefore marketed them mainly as a business aircraft under the name "Businessliner".

The engines fitted to the 190 and 195 became well known for their oil consumption. The aircraft has a 5 USgal oil tank, with 2 USgal the minimum for flight. Typical oil consumption with steel cylinder barrels is 2 USqt per hour.

A factory-produced floatplane version was equipped with a triple tail for improved yaw stability.

The Cessna 195 produces a cruise true airspeed of 148 kn (170 MPH) on a fuel consumption of 16 USgal per hour. It can accommodate five people.

Including the LC-126s, a total of 1180 190s and 195s were built.

The 190 was originally introduced at a price of USD$12,750 in 1947 (). When production ended in 1954 the price had risen to USD$24,700 () for the 195B. This compared to USD$3,495 for the Cessna 140 two seater of the same period.

LC-126/U-20

The LC-126 was the military version of the 300 hp Cessna 195 and could be fitted with skis or floats. 83 LC-126s were delivered, including:

Once made surplus the majority of LC-126s were sold as civil aircraft, once modified by a Cessna civil kit.

Operational history

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. ::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b9/Cessna_195_PP-ZPP_7107_SP_Marte_06.04.75_edited-3.jpg" caption="Brazilian-registered Cessna 195 at Marte airfield, [[São Paulo]] in 1975"] ::

On July 24, 2017 the number of 190s and 195s still registered in the USA were:

  • 86 Cessna 190
  • 225 Cessna 195
  • 125 Cessna 195A
  • 126 Cessna 195B

In February 2014 there were three Cessna 190s, eleven Cessna 195s, two Cessna 195As and two Cessna 195Bs registered in Canada. Other Cessna 190 and 195 aircraft have been purchased by private pilot owners resident in Brazil and the United Kingdom.

Variants

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/52/1953_Cessna_195B_(VH-VLD)_on_Runway_36_at_Temora_Airport.jpg" caption="1953 Cessna 195B"] ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/77/Cessna_LC-126C.jpg" caption="Cessna LC-126C landing"] ::

The main difference between the 190 and the 195 models was the engine installed. ;190 :Powered by a Continental W670-23 engine of 240 hp (180 kW) and first certified on 1 July 1947. ;195 :Powered by a Jacobs R-755A2 engine of 300 hp (225 kW) and first certified on 12 June 1947. ;195A :Powered by a Jacobs L-4MB (R-755-9) engine of 245 hp (184 kW) and first certified on 6 January 1950. ;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. ;LC-126A: Military designation for the Cessna 195, five-seat communication aircraft for the US Army, it could be fitted with skis or floats, 15 built. ;LC-126B: Similar aircraft to the LC-126 for Air National Guard use, five built. ;LC-126C: Variant of the LC-126A for instrument training/liaison, 63 built. ;U-20B: LC-126B redesignated by the USAF after 1962. ;U-20C: LC-126C redesignated by the USAF after 1962.

Operators

Civil

The Cessna 190 and 195 have been popular with private individuals and companies, and have also been operated by some air charter companies and small feeder airlines.

Military

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Specifications (Cessna 195)

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7a/Cessna_LC-126_3-view_line_drawing.png" caption="3-view line drawing of the Cessna LC-126"] ::

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Performance

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References

References

  1. Montgomery, MR & Gerald Foster: ''A Field Guide to Airplanes, Second Edition'', page 54. Houghton Mifflin Company, 1992. {{ISBN. 0-395-62888-1
  2. Christy. Joe: ''The Complete Guide to Single Engine Cessna, 3rd Edition'', pages 18-23. Tab Books, 1979. {{ISBN. 0-8306-2268-3
  3. (March 31, 2003). "Type Certificate Data Sheet No. A-790". [[Federal Aviation Administration]].
  4. Harding 1997, pp. 82–83.
  5. Plane and Pilot: ''1978 Aircraft Directory'', page 92. Werner & Werner Corp, Santa Monica CA, 1977. {{ISBN. 0-918312-00-0
  6. Shanaberger, Kenneth W.. (2008). "Cessna 190/195 Businessliner".
  7. Lednicer, David. (October 2007). "The Incomplete Guide to Airfoil Usage".
  8. Christy. Joe: ''The Complete Guide to Single Engine Cessna, 3rd Edition'', page 12. Tab Books, 1979. {{ISBN. 0-8306-2268-3
  9. Classic Aircraft. (2007). "Cessna 190 Series Information".
  10. "FAA registry Cessna 190". [[Federal Aviation Administration]].
  11. "FAA registry Cessna 195". [[Federal Aviation Administration]].
  12. "Canadian Civil Aircraft Register: Cessna 190". [[Transport Canada]].
  13. "Canadian Civil Aircraft Register: Cessna 195 (includes all variants)". [[Transport Canada]].
  14. "Canadian Civil Aircraft Register: Cessna 195A". [[Transport Canada]].
  15. "Canadian Civil Aircraft Register: Cessna 195B". [[Transport Canada]].
  16. Hagedorn 1993, p. 16
  17. Bridgman 1951, p. 212c.

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