Cessna Model 188
1965
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Cessna Model 188

Following an extensive survey into the requirements of agricultural aircraft operators, the company flew the prototype of the Cessna Model 188 AGwagon (later renamed AG Wagon) on 19 February 1965. A braced low-wing monoplane of all-metal construction, the new design had non-retractable tailwheel landing gear, with accommodation for the pilot in an enclosed cabin protected by a steel overturn structure. Power was provided by either a 172kW Continental IO-470-R or a 224kW Continental IO-520-D engine for the AGwagon 230 or AGwagon 300 respectively. Standard agricultural equipment included a 757-litre or 816kg capacity glassfibre hopper between the engine firewall and the cabin, and optional dusting or spraying equipment was available.

An increasing market for the AGwagon resulted in the introduction of a new model of this aircraft in late 1971; plus two additional versions designated as the AGpickup and AGtruck. The AGpickup was the basic model, a new name applied to the Continental O-470-R version of the original AGwagon; the Continental IO-520-D AGwagon was renamed AGwagon C and introduced a number of detail refinements; and the AGtruck was generally similar to the AGwagon C, except for the provision of a 1060-litre hopper plus a complete spray system and a wide range of equipment as standard. Of these three types the AGpickup was discontinued in 1976, and production of the AGwagon ended during 1981, after 1,589 had been built.

In 1979 Cessna introduced the AG Husky, a turbocharged version of the AGtruck (later AG Truck) powered by a 231kW TSIO-520-T engine giving all round improved performance. When production of both types ceased late in 1985, 386 AG Huskys had been delivered, alongside 1,949 AG Trucks.


Specification 
 MODELCessna AG Truck
 ENGINE1 x Continental IO-520-D flat-six piston engine, 224kW
 WEIGHTS
    Take-off weight1905 kg4200 lb
    Empty weight1012 kg2231 lb
 DIMENSIONS
    Wingspan12.7 m42 ft 8 in
    Length7.9 m26 ft 11 in
    Height2.49 m8 ft 2 in
    Wing area19.05 m2205.05 sq ft
 PERFORMANCE
    Max. speed196 km/h122 mph
    Cruise speed187 km/h116 mph
    Ceiling2375 m7800 ft
    Range466 km290 miles

Comments 
ROMMEL, rommel_orantes=hotmail.com, 22.07.2010

VENDO GRUMAN 450 HP TOTAL DE HORAS FUSELAJE 2700 HORAS Y MOTOR 25 HORAS CORRIDAS EN TIERRA PRESIO 65MIL DOLARES ME PUEDEN CONTACTAR AL TELEFON 503 73 42 81 00 ESCRIBAN Y MANDARE FOTOS ESTA EN EL SALVADOR C.A

rommel, rommel_orantes=hotmail.com, 22.07.2010

compro cessnas 188 altos en horas o como estenescribame a mi correo o mi telefono 503 73428100 y pawnee 260 , 235 tambien a buen presio

M Carroll, hiflyin10=aol.com, 17.06.2010

Have a 1972 AG WAGON FOR SALE, Excellent maintenance
history,Low times,Stainless Steel Spreader with metering
system.NDH

Jorge Araya, jarayacor=gmail.com, 09.06.2010

I'm buy 188 any condition,one,twu,tree,is a same, pay good price send me photos.

oscar aranguren, oeav374a=hotmail.com, 31.05.2010

viejo quisiera saber cuanto vale el avion quisiera hacer negocio

Kiril, chochkov=aero-x.eu, 05.04.2010

I have Piper (PA-25 & PA-36), Ayres S-2R "Thrush" and Cessna 188 agricultural aircraft for sale. Contact me for more information.
E-mail: chochkov@aero-x.eu
Website: www.Aero-X.eu

german valadez, ger_plane=hotmail.com, 18.03.2010

necesito partes varias para un amigo les agradesco si alguien me puede ayudar no estoy muy familiarizado en el equipo ag truck que esten cerca de la frontera usa mex o en mexico gracias

Kim Knox, knoxair=msn.com, 17.03.2010

I am looking for Kevlar leading edges for a Cessna 188. Any help would be appreciated.

freddy, tensia4u=gmail.com, 28.12.2009

im lookin for a cessna agwagon i dont care the conditios flying or not wjth damage is ok

chuck schuneman, chaz=northcountryelctricinc.com, 23.11.2009

Looking for plans for the ag truck.. I am building a scale model of the airplane..

Ron Barris, americanquest2003=yahoo.com, 18.11.2009

Hi I"m Have a 188 Ag,I'm looking for the Propeller,and the Engine Io 520 ...send me email with info have one for sale thanks...

Yssel, yvdgoot=telkomsa.net, 30.10.2009

No comments yet. But I am buying a ag-truck for our crop spraying here in RSA. Can I fit the Husky engine in the ag-truck frame? Its got the same frame and hopper but the truck engine is the 206 engine and i hope that i can replace it with the 210 engine. Can someone advise me on what i should do?

Kiril, chochkov=aero-x.eu, 04.10.2009

I have Cessna 188 for sale. Contact me for more information.

Kevin, kpfeif61=yahoo.com, 22.09.2009

Can anyone give me a "generalized value" of a 1967 agwagon? 3200 total hrs, NO ENGINE, paint very poor, leading edges dented, no booms or pump, tank in place. I'm not interested in putting this aircraft back in to spraying service but I do have other plans for it.
Thanks for any reply,
Kevin

David A Lunney, david.lu.nney=hotmail.com, 22.09.2009

I worked for years in Narrabri NSW with Narrabri Air Taxis (Bill Howley) and at Wee Waa with Nicholsons who mainly flew Pipers.The Cessna was a real workhorse,strong and reliable with fantacstic manoverability.I loved to hear the engine noise as it was very distinctive.Great aircraft!

Steve Cameron, scamcot=gmail.com, 21.09.2009

For Sale 1968 A-188, 8147V,IO-520D,1110 SMOH, 3309TT,446SPOH,Last annual 1/23/09,all spray equipment removed, used in a glider club for towing since 11/02

Slade, sladehughes=gmail.com, 07.09.2009

I Am Looking for an 188 AG Husky. $25,000-$33,000
Send Photos and Hrs. Call 435-231-4684

Kevin Whitcomb, kevinwhitcomb=hotmail.com, 03.09.2009

I'm a new ag pilot looking for a high time Cessna 188 series aircraft to build time in. Doesn't even have to have spray gear or avionics, will be used for banner towing and other non ag related jobs until I find an oporator who will hire me.
Thanks! Kevin Whitcomb 813.494.4960

Alvaro Serrano, alserrblo=gmail.com, 12.08.2009

Hi all,
I am looking for a Cessna C188 or another kind of AGRICULTURAL AIRCRAFT (ready to fly), I need to buy, I am looking an aircraft about less than 10 years or 5000 Flight hours.
In addition, also I perform engineering work in aeronautics (improve of aircraft performance, structural repair, aeronautical operations, maintenance, etc). If you require any service please contact me at mail: alserrblo@gmail.com

EMILIO, emiliop=genco.com.bo, 29.07.2009

I need buy several cessna 188 in any condition,,
l need pictures,, details and price of this cessna or any c-188 flying or damage..tks

Jesus Pena, penatena=gmail.com, 02.07.2009

Tengo un Cessna 188A, cuando el avion sale a fumigar el sello de la bomba de fumigacion se rompe, ya ha roto varios, que puedo hacer?

Tim Saeter, saeter2=gvtel.com, 27.06.2009

Looking for an ag truck with IO-720 Please call 218-280-1707

johnny, joh6767=gmail.com, 12.06.2009

yes hi how can i buy one 188 agtrucks no more the 25,000.00 30,000.00

capt. joel, jo26937=yahoo.com, 09.06.2009

perfect aircraft for aerial spraying the ag truck

bob, 13.04.2009

looking for the 3-view drawing of a 188.

douglas wiechmann, cwiech=hot mail.com, 30.03.2009

i want to buy a cessna 188 huskie 7or800 hrs left to spry brush at 7000ft and bugs at 4500 doug

Samir Ali, samir_alborke=yahoo.com, 09.02.2009

Hello All,
ILove This aircraft

Kim Knox, knoxair=msn.com, 03.02.2009

The aircraft is beautiful. Love the paint scheme. I am looking for original paint schemes for 1974,75,76 188's. We are painting these aircraft and want to go back original. I would appreciate anyone emailing me with this info.

SAMMY, BACAN43=HOTMAIL.COM, 22.01.2009

HI ANYONE KNOW HAVE THE FLIGHT MANUAL C-188 AG, IN INTERNET FOR DOWNLOAD FREE.
ALGUIEN SABE SI SE ENCUENTRA EL MANUAL DE VUELO DEL C-188 AG, EN LA RED PARA BAJARLO GRATIS, GRACIAS

cesar, cesarpaulin=hotmail.com, 18.01.2009

quiero saber a cuanto se va el flujometro con máxima rpm.y si se regula directamente de la bomba...

Evans, evans=magnamarketing.de, 14.12.2008

Hello All,
I´m looking for Cessna 188 for Agriculture purposes, need until 5 a/c. It should be 1000 remaining hours.
Pls quote it with spec. and location.
Thanks, Regards
Evans Elvino
Hamburg - Germany
T +49 40 5390 8816

maxi, rusovalzacchi=hotmail.com, 13.11.2008

hello, Im trying to start in the activity, looking for the manual (ag truck original)! if somewone could help me

Jose Luis, josemusci=yahoo.com.ar, 09.11.2008

I am looking for an airplane for agricultural pourposes. If you have one to sell, send me a e-mail with the technical specifications, equipment for agricultural porpouses and price. In addition I need to know if this offered aircraft has been involved in any inciden/accident any times. Thanks in advance
Jose Luis

alvaro flores, marianhostal=yahoo.com, 01.11.2008

vivo en nicaragua y tengo un piper pawnee modelo pa-25 260hp, 0 horas fucelaje[overhauled] y 0 horas motor[overhauled] lo vendo.

Edgar Pulido, edpuni=hotmail.com, 28.09.2008

I have a 188 AG Truck,and the cilinders are EC,what kind of rings do I have to use ............

ivan, ivanlondon_10=hotmail.co.uk, 23.09.2008

quantos puido pelo avion gracias

ivan, ivanlondon_10=hotmail.co.uk, 23.09.2008

quantos puido pelo avion gracias

mateus oliveira, aeromateus=hotmail.com, 03.09.2008

l need pictures,, details and price of this cessna or any c-188 flying or damage..tks

Mike Duffy, michaeld05=optonline.net, 23.08.2008

Have a customer in Bolivia wants this plane, please email me with details and pics

Jorge, motorpower=brturbo.com.br, 17.08.2008

Want to buy an AGTRUCK.
Pls email details/price.
Tks

alvaro pereira, alperna=hotmail.com, 15.07.2008

quiero saber cuanto pides por tu cessna gracias

jack, jacntweet=telkomsa.net, 17.06.2008

I have a 1977 cessna agtruck for sale.

alejandro, alejandro_kropilnicki=yahoo.com.ar, 28.04.2008

i need c 188 for export, low engine
54 3329 420823 / 54 3329 484851

Jaime, jazo01=terra.com, 04.04.2008

Looking for cessna AG WAGON,TRUCK
Necesito Cessna AGWAGON o AGTRUCK

Charlie Inderwiesen, cpiper140=yahoo.com, 25.02.2008

Looking for cessna AG WAGON,TRUCK,or HUSKY (ASAP)

JORGE GUZMAN, guzmanjorge2000=yahoo.com, 13.12.2007

I need to buy several cessna 188 agtrucks in any condition

jorge, j_atala=hotmail.com, 15.10.2007

what r u looking 4? I do have several ag trucks for sale if ure looking for.

Doug Traxler, douglastraxler=yahoo.com, 04.01.2007

Hi I'm looking for a Pilot Operating Handbook for a 1976
Ag Truck with the IO 520 is there a way to buy one or could you put me in the right direction to find one.
Thanks
Doug

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