5A6 Rev 68
5A6 Rev 68
5A6 Rev 68
5A6
Revision 68
Textron Aviation Inc.
180 180F
180A 180G
180B 180H
180C 180J
180D 180K
180E
July 29, 2015
This data sheet which is part of Type Certificate No. 5A6 prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for
which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
WARNING: Use of alcohol-based fuels can cause serious performance degradation and fuel system
component damage, and is therefore prohibited on Cessna airplanes.
*Engine limits For all operations, O-470-A, 2600 rpm (225 hp)
O-470-J, 2550 rpm (225 hp)
O-470-K, 2600 rpm (230 hp)
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Propeller and 10. Aircraft reworked per Cessna Service Kit SK180-45:
Propeller Limits (cont’d) McCauley constant speed propeller (Threadless) (Landplane, Skiplane)
(a) Hub 2A34C203/90DCA-8 blades
Diameter: not over 82 in., not under 80.5 in.
Pitch settings at 30 in. sta.:
Low 12.5°, high 25°
(b) Spinner, Cessna 0752004
(c) Governor, Woodward 4M12-V, 210065, 210105, 210345 or A210452.
Garwin 34-828-01. McCauley C290D2/T1 or C290D3/T1.
11. Aircraft reworked per Cessna Service Kit SK180-46:
McCauley constant speed propeller (Threadless) (Floatplane, Amphibian,
Landplane, Skiplane)
(a) Hub 2A34C203/90DCA-2 blades
Diameter: not over 88 in., not under 86.5 in.
Pitch settings at 30 in. sta.:
Low 10°, high 24.5°
(b) Spinner, Cessna 0752004
(c) Governor, Woodward 4M12-V, 210065, 210105, 210345 or
A210452. Garwin 34-828-01. McCauley C290D2/T1 or C290D3/T1.
Fuel Capacity 60 gal. total, 55 gal. usable (two 30 gal. tanks in wings at +48)
See Note 1 for weight of unusable fuel.
Serial Numbers Eligible 604, 614, 30000 through 32661. Under delegation option provisions of Part 21 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations, Delegation Option Manufacturer No. CE-1 is
authorized to issue airworthiness certificates for airplanes S/N 30938 and up and
approve repairs and alterations of airplanes S/N 604, 614, 30000 through 32661.
II. Model 180A, 4 PCL-SM (Normal Category), approved December 17, 1956
Model 180B, 4 PCL-SM (Normal Category), approved August 22, 1958
Fuel Capacity 60 gal. total, 55 gal. usable (two 32-1/2 gal. tanks in wings at +48)
See Note 1 for weight of unusable fuel.
Serial Numbers Eligible Model 180A: 32662 through 32999, 50001 through 50355
Model 180B: 50356 through 50661
Propeller and 7. Hartzell constant speed propeller (not eligible on the O-470-R engine installation)
Propeller Limits (cont’d) (a) Hub HC82XF-1 or -6, blades 8433 or 8833
Diameter:
(For blade 8433) not over 84 in., not under 82.5 in.
(For blade 8833) not over or under 88 in.
Pitch setting at 30 in. sta.:
Low 12°, high 24° or 28°
(b) Spinner, Hartzell HC82XF-1 or Cessna 0752006
(c) Governor, Woodward 4M12-V, 210065, 210105 or 210340
8. Hartzell constant speed propeller (not eligible on the O-470-R engine installation)
(a) Hub HCA2XF-1 or BHCA2XF-1, blades 8433 or 8833
Diameter:
(For blade 8433) not over 84 in., not under 82 in.
(For blade 8833) not over or under 88 in.
Pitch setting at 30 in. sta.:
Low 12°, high 24°
(b) Spinner, Cessna 0752006
(c) Governor, Woodward 4M12-V, 210065, 210105 or 210340
9. Aircraft reworked per Cessna Service Kit SK180-45:
McCauley constant speed propeller (Threadless) (Landplane, Skiplane)
(a) Hub 2A34C203/90DCA-8 blades
Diameter: not over 82 in., not under 80.5 in.
Pitch settings at 30 in. sta.:
Low 12.5°, high 25°
(b) Spinner, Cessna 0752004
(c) Governor, Woodward 4M12-V, 210065, 210105, 210345 or A210452. Garwin
34-828-01. McCauley C290D2/T1 or C290D3/T1.
10. Aircraft reworked per Cessna Service Kit SK180-46:
McCauley constant speed propeller (Threadless) (Floatplane, Amphibian,
Landplane, Skiplane)
(a) Hub 2A34C203/90DCA-2 blades
Diameter: not over 88 in., not under 86.5 in.
Pitch settings at 30 in. sta.:
Low 10°, high 24.5°
(b) Spinner, Cessna 0752004
(c) Governor, Woodward 4M12-V, 210065, 210105, 210345 or A210452. Garwin
34-828-01. McCauley C290D2/T1 or C290D3/T1.
Fuel Capacity 65 gal. total, 55 gal. usable 180C, 180D; 60 gal. usable 180E, 180F
(two 32-1/2 gal. tanks in wings at +48)
See Note 1 for weight of unusable fuel.
IV. Model 180G, 6 PCL-SM (Normal Category), approved July 19, 1963
Model 180H, Skywagon, 6 PCL-SM (Normal Category), approved June 17, 1964
Fuel Capacity 65 gal. total, 60 gal. usable (two 32.5 gal. tanks in wings at +48)
See Note 1 for weight of unusable fuel.
V. Model 180J, Skywagon, 6 PCL-SM (Normal Category), approved October 13, 1972
Fuel Capacity 65 gal. total, 60 gal. usable (two 32.5 gal. tanks in wings at +48)
Through S/N 18052363.
61 gal. total, 56 gal. usable (two 29 gal. tanks in wings at +48)
S/N 18052364 and on.
See Note 1 for unusable fuel.
Serial Numbers Eligible Model 180J: 18052285 through 18052770, except 18052490
VI. Model 180K, Skywagon, 6 PCL-SM (Normal Category), approved August 19, 1976
*Fuel 100/130 minimum grade aviation gasoline (S/N 18052771 through 18052905)
100LL/100 minimum grade aviation gasoline (S/N 18052906 and on)
Fuel Capacity 61 gal. total, 56 gal. usable (two 30.5 gal. tanks in wings at +48)
Through S/N 18053000.
88 gal., (84 gal. usable, two 44.0 gal. tanks in wings at +46.5)
S/N 18053001 and on.
See Note 1 for unusable fuel.
Certification Basis
Models 180, 180A and 180B: Part 3 of the Civil Air Regulations dated November 1, 1949, as amended by 3-1 through 3-8
except Paragraphs 3.265and 3.668 of 3-7.
Models 180C, 180D, 180E, 180F, 180G and 180H: Part 3 of the Civil Air Regulations dated November 1, 1949, as amended by
3-1 through 3-12 except Paragraph 3.265 of 3-7; Part 3 of the Civil Air Regulations dated May 15, 1956, paragraph 3.668 only,
as amended by 3-3.
Models 180J and 180K: Part 3 of the Civil Air Regulations dated November 1, 1949, as amended by 3-1 through 3-12 except
Paragraphs 3.265 and 3.668 and Subpart B; Subpart B of Part 3 of the Civil Air Regulations dated May 15, 1956, as amended by
3-1 through 3-5. In addition, effective S/N 18052490, 18053001 and on, FAR 23.1559 effective March 1, 1978. FAR 36 dated
December 1, 1969, plus Amendments 36-1 through 36-4 for S/N 18052771 and on.
Production Basis
Production Certificate No. 4. Delegation Option Manufacturer No. CE-1authorized to issue airworthiness certificates under
delegation option provisions of Part 21 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
Equipment:
The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (see Certification Basis) must be installed
I the aircraft for certification. This equipment must include a current Airplane Flight Manual effective S/N 18052490, 18053001
and on. In addition, the following item of equipment is required.
2. Stall Warning Indicator, Cessna Dwg. 0700185 effective S/N 18051824 and on.
The equipment portion of Aircraft Specification 5A6, Revision 34, or Cessna Publication TS2000-12 should be used for
equipment references on all aircraft prior to the Model 180G. Refer to the applicable Equipment List for the Model 180G and
subsequent models.
NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report together with list of equipment included in certificated empty weight and
loading instructions when necessary must be provided for each aircraft at the time of original certification.
The certificated empty weight and corresponding C.G. location must include unusable fuel of 30 lb. at (+46)
on Models 180, 180E, 180F, 180G, 180H, 180J, and 180K through S/N 18053000, and 60 lbs. at (+48) on
Models 180A, 180B, 180C and 180D, and undrainable oil of 0.0 lbs. at -15.0 through S/N 1805260; full oil
of 22.0 lbs. at -15.0 S/N 18052621 and on.
The certificated empty weight and corresponding center of gravity locations must include unusable fuel of 24
lb. at +48 (S/N 18052490, 18053001 and on).
Specific floatplane gross weights are those shown with float models under C.G. range.
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NOTE 2. A. The following placards must be displayed in front of and in full view of the pilot:
(1) On Models 180, 180A and 180B
(a) "This airplane must be operated as a normal category airplane in compliance with the
Flight Manual."
(b) "No acrobatic maneuvers, including spins, approved."
(c) "Both tanks on for takeoff and landing."
(d) As floatplane: "Retract water rudder during takeoff and landing."
(e) When wheel skis are installed, "Do not extend or retract while in motion on the ground."
(2) On Models 180C, 180D, 180E and 180F
(a) "This airplane must be operated as a Normal Category airplane in compliance with
operating limitations stated in the form of placards, markings, and manuals. No
acrobatic maneuvers, including spins, approved.
Flight Maneuvering Load Factors
Flaps Up +3.8 -1.52
Flaps Down +3.5
Maximum design weight, 2650 lbs."
(b) "Both tanks on for takeoff and landing."
(c) "Flaps - Pull to extend
Retracted 0°
Takeoff 1st notch 10°
2nd notch 20°
Landing 3rd notch 30°
4th notch 40°
(d) As seaplane or amphibian: "Retract water rudder during takeoff and landing."
(3) On Models 180G and 180H
(a) Operational Limitations Placards
Serials 18051313 through 18052175
"This airplane must be operated as a Normal Category Airplane in compliance with
operating limitations stated in the form of placards, markings, and manuals.
No acrobatic maneuvers, including spins, approved.
Flight Maneuvering Load Factors
Flaps Up +3.8 -1.52
Flaps Down +3.5
Maximum design weight, 2800 lbs.
Maximum maneuvering speed, 128 mph - CAS
Maximum altitude loss in stall recovery, 200 ft.
Avoid sideslips with flaps extended."
1. Serials 18052176 and on
"This airplane must be operated as a Normal Category Airplane in compliance with
the operating limitations as stated in the form of placards, markings, and manuals.
MAXIMUMS
Maneuvering speed 128 mph CAS (111 knots)
Gross weight 2800 lb.
Flight load factor Flaps up +3.8, -1.52
Flaps down +3.5
MAXIMUMS
Landplane Amphibian Floatplane
Edo 597-2790 Edo 628-2960
Maneuvering speed (CAS) 123 mph 123 mph 123 mph
107 knots 107 knots 107 knots
Gross Weight 2800 lb. 2950 lb. 2950 lb.
Flight load factor Flaps Up +3.8, -1.52 Flaps Down +2.0
Avoid slips with flaps extended. No acrobatic maneuvers, including spins, approved.
Altitude loss in stall recovery - 200 ft. Flight into known icing conditions prohibited.
This airplane is certified for the following flight operations as of the date of original
airworthiness certificate.
MAXIMUMS
Landplane Amphibian Floatplane
Edo 597-2790 Edo 628-2960
Maneuvering speed (IAS) 108 knots 106 knots 106 knots
Gross Weight 2800 lb. 2950 lb. 2950 lb.
Flight load factor Flaps Up +3.8, -1.52 Flaps Down +2.0
Avoid side slip with flaps extended. No acrobatic maneuvers, including spins,
approved. Flight into known icing conditions prohibited. Altitude loss in
stall recovery - 200 ft. This airplane is certified for the following flight
operations as of date of original airworthiness certificate.
A. (5) (g) 3. Applicable to amphibian floatplanes with electric driven hydraulic system:
(Near the emergency landing gear pump handle):
EMERGENCY
LANDING GEAR OPERATION
If electric driven hydraulic pump fails, use hand operated
pump to retract and extend landing gear.
(See instructions.)
Land on sod if gear position is unknown.
DO NOT LAND ON WATER UNLESS
GEAR IS FULLY RETRACTED
(Near the emergency gear hand pump):
EMERGENCY HAND PUMP
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Pull landing gear motor circuit breaker.
2. Move landing gear position switch to desired position.
3. Rotate emergency gear selector valve to desired position.
4. Pump emergency gear hydraulic pump until gear locks in
desired position.
Always keep gear selector valve in OFF position (detent engaged)
except for emergency operation.”
A. (5) (j) On instrument panel above horizon gyro: (Effective S/N 18052490, 18053001 and on)
“Avoid slips with flaps extended.”
(k) On instrument panel near RNAV when installed: (Effective S/N 18052490,
18053001 and on)
“RNAV for VFR flight only. Tune DME and NAV 1 to same Vortac for
RNAV operation.”
B. The following placard must be displayed on the baggage compartment door:
“Maximum baggage 120 lb. for additional loading instructions see weight and balance data.”
Models 180G and on:
“Refer to weight and balance data for baggage/cargo loading.”
C. Models 180H, S/N 18052104 and on:
Adjacent to ammeter: “Do not turn off alternator in flight except in emergency.”
NOTE 3. Reserved.
NOTE 4. The cylinder head temperature probe location is No. 2 cylinder through S/N 18051445, No. 1
cylinder S/N 18051446 through S/N 18052500, No. 3 cylinder S/N 18052501 and up.
NOTE 5. The installation of the O-470-S engine in Model 180J (1973 and 1974) will require a change
of the oil temperature gauge and the cylinder head temperature probe location. Reference
Cessna Service Letter 75-2 for information and instructions for this change.
NOTE 6. The marking of the airspeed indicator with IAS provides an equivalent level of safety to
CAR 3.757 when the approved airspeed calibration data presented in Section V of the Pilot’s
Operating Handbooks listed below is available to the pilot:
In addition to the placards specified above, the prescribed operating limitations indicated by an asterisk (*) under Sections
I through VI of this data sheet must also be displayed by permanent markings.