cessna aircraft catalog (1961)

8/9/2019 Cessna Aircraft Catalog (1961)

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o You'll find an amazing aray of big-plane features on the 15Ofor '61 . . . high-stability wing, Land-O-Matic gear repositionedfor improved ground handling... Para-Lift flaps... all-metalconstruction...all-new "eyes-on-the-road" instrumentpanel ... new rear cabin windows (for an extra 15% in addedi/isibilitv)... tubeless tires . . . steerable nose wheel ...positive--action brakes . . . full 8o-pound luggage space . . .smooth, powerful, 100-hp Continental engine... large cabindoors with flush inside door handles and semi-flush windowIatches.., spacious interiors with optional individually ad-justable seating . . . and there's much, much more! All addingup to solid reasons why the 1.50 is the biggest value in two-place airplane history!

SKYHOOK fte Skyhook for'61 ...Cessna's advanced designed, rotary-wing aircraft....incorporates new, outstanding, years.ahead engineering achievements 0f mechani'cal simplicity for maintenance, performance, and operating ease previously unavail-able in rotarywing aircraftl The Skyhook oflers many new "Firsts" in aviationhistory...THE W0RLD'S fiRST P0WER PLANT DESIGNED SPICIFICALIY F0R ARoTARYWING AIRCRAFT a supercharged, reciprocating Continental engine...THE WoRLD'S tIRST W0RLD-WIDE SERVICt AND PARTS 0RGANIZATI0N - alreadyestablished and available to every Skyhook owner . . . TtlE W0RLD'S FIRST RoTARY'WING AIRCRAFT WITH SIMPLICITY 0F DESIGN there's less moving parts toassure longer service life, minimum rnaintenance expense . . . THE WoRLD'S FIRSTHOLDER OF AN INSTRUIVENT FLIGHT RATING CERTIFICATE FOR A ROTARY-WINGAIRCRAFT made possible by stability (comparable to a fixed-wing airplane) thatgreatly simplifies control characteristics. All this PLUS the largest, most deluxecabin area ever developed for a fourplace, rotary wing aircraft . . . An exclusive,patented airspeed indicator that automaticaly indjcates maximum speed forexisting operating conditions and eliminates mental error... Cruising Speeds upto 122 mph . . . Climb rate 0f 1,030 fpm . ..ll'laximum Cruising Range of 5.4 hourswith auxiliary tanks (90 gallons total,60 gallons standard)...and BEST 0F ALL,the Skyhook is ready now to create new utility and transportation concepts intravel flexibility tor your companyl Arrange for a FIRST look! See your CessnaDealer N0W!


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Take the measure of the exciting new 172 and you'll see how rnuchmore you can expect and get in '611 For instance, the 172 provides anew fuselage that incorporates a new, more streamlined wind-shield . . . all-new engine compartment. . . a new, longer, wider, lowerlook (three inches lower)... a roomier instrument panel for "eyes-onthe-road" operation... new fashionably elegant interiors... a new,outside baggage door for easy loading and unloading. And the 172has a "spacious'for'four" size cabin for stretch-out, move'aroundfreedom... high-wing stability.. . Para-Lift flaps ... Land-O-lvaticgear... Continental 0-300-C engine for years of dependable, thriftyoperation (the sarne engine that powered the 172 to two world's non'stop endurance records)...and a host of other feaiures...allunparalleled in the low-cost, four-place, full-size class!SEAT NG CAPACITY . . .FourMAXMUM SPEED ,., .,.,..139MPhCRUISE SPEED ..13O mphMAXIMUM RANGE.. .. 79O MiIESRATE OF CLIMB 73O fpmTAKEOFF RUN ,..,.74oft,LANDING ROLL .. ..640 ft.SERV|CE CE LING .15,100 ft,BAGGAGE CAPAC TY . . .12O lbs.GRoss WEGHT 2,2OO lbs.ENG NE. . .145-hp continentalAll Performance Figures Are Based on Gross weight

There's bjg, big news in '61! For the first time, theI72 has an upper classmate. The Skyhawk. A distinctive,new, deluxe version ... featuring all the great benefits of the172...p|us such key feature standouts as a new engine-driven vacuum pump,., new, all-electric, push-button starteron the 0-300-D Continental engine... a complete set of gyroand primary flight instruments . . - and your choice of sixfully painted flight/sweep selections! -And the deluxeequipped Skyhawk is loaded with other extra equipmentnormally optional on most airplanesl The Skyhawk is aprestige and value-packed standout in the low-cost class.

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How much stepped-up power, performance, prestige, anddollar-for-dollar value can you expect and get in a 175 tot'61? Look it over and you'll get a quick and positive answer.Look at the flight/sweep styling. Study the new "Blend Temp"heating and ventilation system for maximum year'round com-fort. lnspect the new magnetic fuel gauges. Add to thesefeatures "floating cowl suspension" and the exclusive Cessna"stand-by standards" .. . Land-O-Matic gear... Para-Liftflaps... all-metal construction ... sky-high fashion interiorstyling. .. and you have the top-value in a low-cost, step-upopportunity for 1961 ... The Cessna 175 for'61!SEAT|NG CAPACTTY ............Fow

TAKE,OFF RUN .. .. . ........ .. .735 ft.LANDTNG ROLL . . ... .59O ft.sERVlcE cElLlNG 15'9oo ft'BAGGAGE CAPAC|TY .. .. .. .. ... .12O !bs.GROSS wElGHr ' 2,350 lbsENGINE... .,...... 175-hp, "Power-Geared" continentalAll Performance Fieures Are Based on Gross Weight


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How much can you expect and get from the 182 for '61?Here's a quick example: Flight/Sweep STYLING ... a full fourinches lower for superb ground handling and easier entry-exit. .. POWER-and plenty of it, offered by the great,time-tested, service-proven, Continental 230-hp engine...SPACE-generous cabin dimensions provide expansivestretch-out, move-around freedom, plus space for long-tripluggage requirements... PERFoR IVIANCE - you can cruiseat 157 mph or at top speeds of 167 mph, and you have amaximum range of 835 miles non stop! All this plus the ex-clusive Cessna "stand-by standards"... Land-O-Matic gear,Para-Lift flaps, all-metal construction, high-stability wing, anddozens of other performance, power, and prestige features!SEATING CAPACITY .........FOUTMAXIMUM SPEED.... .........167 mphCRUISE SPEED . . .157 mphMAXIMUM RANGE ... ........835 milesRATE OF CLIMB . . . .. .. .. .. .1,o3O fpmTAKE-OFF RUN , ,.. . ..555 ft,LANDTNG ROLL . ... .. .560 ft.SERVTCE CETLTNG . .19,AOO ft.BAGGAGE CAPACTY .., ,.,..,.12O IbS.GROSS WEIGHT ....2,650 lbs.ENGTNE .. ... .. .. .23o-hp ContinentalAl Performance Fieures Are Based on Gross Weight

When you buy and fly the Skylane...you'll receive all thefeatures jn the 182... plus addjtional speed, range, styling,and a host of equipment extras! More than a dozen equip-ment items normally considered optional are standard on thedistinctively styled, deluxe-equipped, and fully painted Sky-lane . . . including gyros with engine-driven vacuum system . . .Narco Omnigator, l\,4ark ll ... tinted windows and w jndshields...speed fairings... plus many others. And the Skylane...the "upper classmate" of the Mighty lViddle line... is theoutstanding dollar value in the medium-priced field.SEATTNG CAPACTTY . .... ..,. ....FourMAXMUM SPEED.... . . . . . . . . . .l7O mphCRUISE SPEED . . .160 mphMAXIMUM RANGE . . . . . . . . .445 milesRATE OF CLIMB. ...1,O3O fpmTAKE,OFF RUN .. .. . ......,...555 ft,LANDING ROLL ... .. .....560 ft.SERV|CE CE|L|NG ... .......19,4OOft.BAGGAGE CAPACITY . .. .. .. ... . 12O lbs.GROSS WEIGHT . . .2,650 lbs.ENGINE .. ..23o-hp ContinentatAll Performance Fieures Are Based on cross Weieht


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The all-new 185-5kywagon carries six, full-size adults and270 pounds of extra weight allowance with full fuel atspeeds up to 176 mph-or when equipped with floats, willcarry tive tull-si/e adults with extra weiEht allowance tospare and fulltuel at speeds up to 150 mph... presenting aprofit-boosting package of extra payload, extra power! An out-standing array o{ features and options mark it instantly asthe most productive and versatile airplane of its classl Easilyconverted to heavy cargo duty. Quickly adaptable for agri-cultural spray operation. lnterchangeable float, ski, or wheellanding gear...260-hp, fuel injection for nimble performanceat full load. "Eyes-on-the-road" instrument panel ...thirdwindow visibility... optional long-range fuel tanks... andall the other Cessna-proven basic advantages make the 185Skywagon today's best answer lor carrying profit-packedpayloads.

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!iHow much canyou expect and get in a2lOlor'61? There's morehead room... more visibility (with a third window added port andstarboard).., more gracer elegance, and sophisticated style. Andmost important, there's proof of performance! Thousandshave applauded its distinctive features introduced in 1960-all the advantages of high-stability wlng plus, positive actionperformance proven, fully retractable gear . . . simplified fuelinjection . .. a big, dependable, 260-hp engine. .. hydraulicallyoperated Para-Lift flaps..."tlight command" instrument panel..speeds up to 199 miles per hour. .. posture-padded, adjustableseating. .. outside access to baggage compartment. .. and a hosof other pertinent points of power, performance, and prestigeAll tested . . . all meetjng the testl . .........tgo l?{. .19O mph... ... 1,O75 miles. . t,3OO fpm

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o The 310F...the world's bst all around, light, twinngine,executive aircraft offers twin 2@hp Continental engines... con-tinuous flow fuel injection... speeds up to 242 mph... a ll way 'roundthird windoy, visibility- - - electrically operated retractable land-ing gear...frve yersatib seating arrangements , , . new needlenose and fuel tip tank styling. - . optional auto-pilot . . . elec-trically operated split-tf'pe, dual+urpose flaps... new "eyes-on-theroad" inslrurne{rt FEnel- . -spacious ba gga ge com partments, . .extra wide cabin d@. - - - all this, and the "two of everything thatcounts-' concept p.wites tni twin-engine safety for ihe 310 F . . .also provides )o.r .ith tuly trice the buy! How much? lt's doubleyour dream d a l{2fr LirL Thats your answer!


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FIilANCI G - Yourchoice of 12 newCessna's for '61 are aseasy to buY as they areto fly!. ..for Cessnadealers ofler a conven-ient, practical plan forfinancing...aprogramdesigned to providefast,simple,pre-plannedfinancing service. Seeyour Cessna dealer torthe details, and terms,of a financingplan whichwill put you out lront,keep you oul fronl -tostay...inaCessnafor '61. Lease plans arealso available.

REt{t-a-Ptalll - lfyou want to test theprof it-proven benef its ofa Cessna before youbuy.., if you're lookinglor the link to make animportant travel con-nection...or if yousimply want to fly forfun . .. remember, youcan rent a plane iustlikeyou rent a car! tly your-self or with pilot prGvided. Call your Cessnadealer lor completedetails.

@wCOOPENAINE OWNER.S P - If your individ-ual needs do not pres-ently justify sole owner.ship of the Cessna ofYour choice, ask yourCessna dealer aboutgroup ownershjp. He'llgive you the full detailsof the popular associateplan for cooperati!eairplane ownership . ..a practical plan whichPermits small groups topool their private airtravel budgets io orderto economic?lly partici-pate in the progress . . .and tun of flying aCessna for'61!

IEARN IO FI.Y AS YOUlRAvEL - Your Cessnadealer has a tlight train-ing plan to lit youre!e ry-day schedule.lvlost popular is the"Lea rn . to - f Iy - as 'you - travel" plan. Youcan actually take "on-the-job" flight trainingduring business trips!Your Cessna dealer canalso arrange an "after.five" and weekendschedule of training,too. And when you solo,your Cessna dealer willpresent you with a"Cessna Solo Trophy,"a clever and handsomepiece you'll be proud toput on permanent dis-play in yourtrophycase,at home or in the otfice!

AROUND THE COMPANY / Everyone... executives, salesmen, production men, field supervisors, new businessmaintenance and repair personnel, technicians and service representatives, advertising and salesmen, purchasing agents. . . and countless others.. . are finding that you can count on Cessna to conserve time,and money. Savings that can be converted to greater success! Here's some of the reasons why:...Worldproven Cessna "go wherever, whenever" flight performance eliminates costly waste of man hoursspent in public transportation waiting rooms or in fighting the energy-draining battle of surface travelnpowerdoesdoubleduty...withlessenergyexpended...whenacompanyaddstheprovenCessnato its transportation fleet. Fewer men do a bigger job in less time with a Cessna,.. Cessna mobility, range, andout-of-town . . . out-of-pocket expenses caused by extra meals, lodging expenses. You get there and backin a Cessna . and there's no extra fare for extra passengers. Rugged, dependable Cessna constructionmaintenance costs . . . creates long-life and slow amortization of the low initial cost. Design refinements providefuel efficiency that literally squeezes extra "go" from every drop of fuell The Cessna of your choice is the biggestair travel bargain package offered in the industry! Why wait. See your Cessna dealer,., NOW!

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,,GOIDE NUtE"wollD-wtDE satEsaID S:nvl(l - Where-ever you go you'll beonly minutes arYay lromthe Cessna "GoldenRule" service. when yo!see the Cessna dealer'sred and blue pennantshield of service.,. it'sa sure sign that yourservice needs will behandled expeftly, eco-nomically, and efficient-ly by Iactorytrainedservice technicians -and that you'll getprompt, courteous at-tention. Across the na'tion.,.around theworld...look lor thered and blue pernants,the sign of CessnaGolden Rule Service!

cessna aircraft catalog (1961)

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