The CESSNA 190 and 195
Aero Digest: June, 1947
 Following a record of production and sales of two-place lightplanes equaled by only a small number of manufacturers since V-J day, Cessna Aircraft announces the expansion of its line by offering to the public two new four-place models, the 190 and the 195.
In direct contrast with the 85-hp, lightweight 120 and 140, the new versions are big, roomy, faster and more luxurious planes, designed particularly to fit into the rapidly growing "executive" market. The manufacturer claims it to be the largest and roomiest postwar plane in the four-place class.
In All But Power
The 190 and 195 are identical throughout except for the engines. The 190 is powered with a 240-hp Continental, 7-cyl radial and cruises slightly better than 160 mph. The 195 has a 300-hp Jacobs, 7-cyl radial and cruises over 165 mph. The construction is all-metal, high-wing, and Cessna’s unique chrome-vanadium landing gear -- on which no failures have been recorded in approximately 4,000 two-place models in the hands of owners -- is incorporated.
PERFORMANCE
(All tests made at 3,350 gross load) |
| Model 190 | Model 195 |
| Top Speed | over 170 mph | over 180 mph |
| Cruising Speed | over 160 mph | over 165 mph |
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| Range (80 gal fuel) | over 700 miles | over 700 miles |
| Rate of Climb | 1,050 fpm | 1,200 fpm |
| Service Ceiling | 16,000 ft | 18,300 ft |
SPECIFICATIONS
(both models) |
| Length | 27 ft 2 in |
| Height | 7 ft 2 in |
| Wing Span | 36 ft 2 in |
| Engine | 190: 240 hp Continental
195: 275 hp Jacobs |
| Overall Cabin Length | 104 in |
| Door | 43 in high, 31 in wide |
| Luggage Door | 25 in high, 22 in wide |
| Empty Weight | 190: 2,030 lb
195: 2,050 lb |
| Gross Weight | 3,350 lb |
| Luggage Allowable | 200 lb |
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Excellent climb performance enables the planes to operate out of small fields; high useful loads and a range exceeding 700 miles enhance their utility for business purposes. The interior of the cabin is luxurious throughout. Richly upholstered seat cushions, constructed of no-sag springs and foam rubber, provide both comfort and good looks.
There is ample leg room between the front and rear seats and the rear seat is practically wide enough to accommodate three persons. The two front seats are adjustable through a 14-in range forward and backward. A ventilating system, in connection with the cabin heaters, makes air regulation possible in any kind of weather. The large luggage compartment, with a convenient door located on the outside, has a capacity of 200 lb. The compartment is also accessible from the back seat during flight.
Extra Advantages
Additional features are a retractable step, through-over control and Dynafocal engine suspension to reduce noise and vibration. Both models are equipped with complete instrumental-flight panels, two-way radios with loud speakers, Hamilton Standard constant-speed propellers and landing lights.
The price of the Cessna 190 is $12,750 and that of the 195 $13,750, at Wichita.
The over-all appearance is reminiscent of Cessna’s pre-war Airmaster, which was a four-place aircraft with a Warner radial engine of somewhat less power. The earlier model was fabric-covered and had an oleo-type landing gear.
Cessna's 195, all-metal, four-place model in flight. It features a 7-cylinder radial engine, constant speed propellor and the exclusive chrome-vanadium landing-gear strut. The luxurious cabin is roomy and provides large windows for the passengers.
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