Cessna 185

Skytek, Inc. now offers the STC to convert your Cessna 185 to the IO-550 with various propeller options!

Skytek, Inc. is now pleased to offer the Titan IO-550 installation which installs the Davis Aviation IO-550 engine conversion for 300 continuous horsepower. This powerful engine provides more than 300 foot lbs. of thrust than the standard IO-520 installation. With either the McCauley or the Hartzell propeller option, performance is phenomenal with shorter takeoff roll, increased rate of climb and faster cruise speeds.

The Titan Installation provides unmatched attention to detail, cooling, fuel system setup, baffle modification and repair, new components and exhaust accessories, for less down time optimum performance and increased engine lifr.

Upgrade offered for Cessna 185 aircraft (serial # 0001 and subsequent) equipped with IO-470 or IO-520 engine. STC does not require engine mount change.

Skytek, Inc. offers Hartzell three blade and McCauley three blade propeller upgrades for the Cessna 185 to accompany your existing IO-520 engine. The remainder of the IO-550 upgrade can be purchased, as you approach TBO, to complete the performance modification.

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IO-550 Conversion Improvements:

• 15% more HP at crusie.
• Quieter operation: the noise level at 2700 RPM is greatly reduced.
• 10-12 mph additional cruise speed with the "Black Mac" or the "Top Prop".
• 15-20 mph additional cruise speed with the new Hartzell "Scimitar" prop.
• 10%-20% better rate of climb at gross.
• Continuous 300 HP without limitation.
• Short field take-off 10%-20% less at full gross weight.
• Float plane take-off run reduced 20%-30%.