Cessna Model 188

1965


AGRICULTURAL AIRCRAFT	Virtual Aircraft Museum / USA / Cessna

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

MODEL	Cessna AG Truck
ENGINE	1 x Continental IO-520-D flat-six piston engine, 224kW
WEIGHTS
Take-off weight	1905 kg	4200 lb
Empty weight	1012 kg	2231 lb
DIMENSIONS
Wingspan	12.7 m	42 ft 8 in
Length	7.9 m	26 ft 11 in
Height	2.49 m	8 ft 2 in
Wing area	19.05 m²	205.05 sq ft
PERFORMANCE
Max. speed	196 km/h	122 mph
Cruise speed	187 km/h	116 mph
Ceiling	2375 m	7800 ft
Range	466 km	290 miles

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german valadez, e-mail, 18.03.2010 05:00

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, e-mail, 17.03.2010 03:24

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

freddy, e-mail, 28.12.2009 05:45

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

chuck schuneman, e-mail, 23.11.2009 00:32

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

Ron Barris, e-mail, 18.11.2009 02:42

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, e-mail, 30.10.2009 19:56

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, e-mail, 04.10.2009 16:15

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

Kevin, e-mail, 22.09.2009 16:28

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, e-mail, 22.09.2009 07:52

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, e-mail, 21.09.2009 18:03

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, e-mail, 07.09.2009 17:21

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

Kevin Whitcomb, e-mail, 03.09.2009 08:43

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, e-mail, 12.08.2009 22:17

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, e-mail, 29.07.2009 16:22

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, e-mail, 02.07.2009 18:43

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, e-mail, 27.06.2009 18:39

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

johnny, e-mail, 12.06.2009 00:10

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

capt. joel, e-mail, 09.06.2009 01:48

perfect aircraft for aerial spraying the ag truck

bob, 13.04.2009 22:03

looking for the 3-view drawing of a 188.