This handbook contains 9 sections, and includes the material required to be furnished to the pilot by CAR Part 3. It also contains supplemental data supplied by Cessna Aircraft Company.

Section 1 provides basic data and information of general interest. It also contains definitions or explanations of symbols, abbreviations, and terminology commonly used.
 
 

DESCRIPTIVE DATA

ENGINE

Number of Engines: 1.
Engine Manufacturer: Avco Lycoming.
Engine Model Number: 0-360-FlAG.
Engine Type: Normally-aspirated. direct-drive, air-cooled, horizontally- opposed, carburetor equipped, four-cylinder engine with 361 cu. in. displacement.
Horsepower Rating and Engine Speed: 180 rated BHP at 2700 RPM.
 

PROPELLER

Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division.
Propeller Model Number: B2D34C220/SOVHA-3.5
Number of Blades: 2.
Propeller Diameter. Maximum: 76.5 inches.
                              Minimum: 75.5 inches.
Propeller Type: Constant speed and hydraulically actuated, with a low pitch setting of 12.00 and a high pitch setting of 26.50 (30 inch station).
 

FUEL

Approved Fuel Grades (and Colors):
lOOLL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue).
100 (Formerly 100/130) Grade Aviation Fuel (Green).

Isopropyl alcohol or ethylene glycol monomethyl ether may be added to the fuel supply. Additive concentrations shall not exceed 1% for isopropyl alcohol or .15% for ethylene glycol monomethyl ether. Refer to Section 8 for additional information.

Total Capacity Each Tank: 33 gallons.

Total Usable: 52 gallons.

To ensure maximum fuel capacity when refueling and minimize cross-feeding when parked on a sloping surface, place the fuel selector valve in either LEFT or RIGHT position.

Oil Grade (Specification):

MIL-L-6082 Aviation Grade Straight Mineral Oil: Use to replenish supply during first 25 hours and at the first 25-hour oil change. Continue to use until a total of 50 hours has accumulated or oil consumption has stabilized.

MIL-L-22851 Ashless Dispersant Oil: This oil must be used after first 50 hours or oil consumption has stabilized.

MIL-L-6062 Aviation Grade Straight Mineral Oil:

All temperatures use SAE 20W-50 or

Above 16 C (60 F) use SAE 50

-1 C (30⁰F) to 32 C (90⁰F) use SAE 40

-18 C (0⁰F) to 21 C (70 F) use SAE 30

Below -12⁰C (10⁰F) use SAE 20
MIL-L-22851 Ashless Dispersant Oil:
All temperatures use SAE 20W-SO or

Above 1600 (60⁰F) use SAE 40 or SAE 50

-1⁰C (30⁰F) to 3200 (90⁰F) use SAE 40

-18 C (0⁰F) to 2100 (70⁰F) use SAE 40 or SAE 30

Below -12 C (10⁰F) use SAE 30

Sump: 8 Quarts.

Total: 9 Quarts.

MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED WEIGHTS

Ramp: 2658 lbs.

Takeoff: 2650 lbs.

Baggage Area 1 - Station 82 to 108: 200 lbs. See note below. Baggage Area 2 - Station 108 to 124: 50 lbs. See note below.

NOTE

The maximum combined weight capacity for baggage areas 1 and 2 is 200 lbs.

STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS

Standard Empty Weight, Cutlass RG: 1558 lbs.
                                     Cutlass RG II: 1598 lbs.

Maximum Useful Load, Cutlass RG: 1100 lbs.
                                    Cutlass RG II: 1060 lbs.
 

CABIN AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS

Detailed dimensions of the cabin interior and entry door openings are illustrated in Section 6.
 

BAGGAGE SPACE AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS

Dimensions of the baggage area and baggage door opening are illustrated in detail in Section 6.
 

SPECIFIC LOADINGS

Wing Loading: 15.2 lbs./sq. ft.

Power Loading: 14.7 lbs./hp.