Cessna 195 Businessliner for Sale — The Jacobs-Powered Cessna Classic
The Cessna 195 Businessliner is one of the most graceful and visually stunning aircraft in the Cessna catalog — a five-seat tailwheel luxury tourer powered by the Jacobs R-755 radial engine that gives it the distinctive burbling sound and smooth power delivery of the radial era, wrapped in an all-metal monocoque fuselage of considerable elegance. Produced from 1947 to 1954, the 195 was Cessna's answer to the executive market that wanted something more refined than the utilitarian trainers and utility aircraft that dominated postwar general aviation — an aircraft that communicated success and sophistication as much as it transported passengers.
Model 195 Variants
- 195 — Original production with Jacobs R-755A at 245 hp, establishing the type's character and capability
- 195A — Jacobs R-755B at 275 hp, improved performance for operators who demanded more climb and cruise capability
- 195B — Continental W-670-23 at 300 hp variant; some also with Jacobs R-755B at 275 hp in later production
The 195 Ownership Community
The Cessna 195 attracts one of the most passionate and knowledgeable ownership communities in vintage aviation. The Cessna 195 Businessliner Association maintains technical resources, organizes fly-ins, and connects owners with the specialist knowledge needed to maintain these distinctive aircraft. The Jacobs engine, while less common than Continental and Lycoming alternatives, is supported by a network of radial engine specialists who understand the maintenance requirements and operational characteristics of this classic powerplant.
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