Cessna 182 Skylane
The Cessna 182 Skylane is a four-seat, single-engine aircraft that sits a step above the smaller Cessna 172 in performance, thanks largely to its more powerful engine and retractable-gear variant. It has one of the longest continuous production histories of any light aircraft, spanning from the 1950s to today with only a brief pause. Its higher cruise speed and useful load make it popular for cross-country personal flying, aerial photography, and skydiving operations. Alongside the 172, it remains one of the most common single-engine aircraft in general aviation.
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The Cessna 182 Skylane sits a step above the 172 in performance, thanks largely to a more powerful engine and a retractable-gear variant.
Specifications
| Length | 8.8 m (29 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Height | 2.8 m (9 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 3 |
| Persons on board | 4 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 1.4 t |
| Range | 930 NM (1,722 km) |
| Maximum speed | 150 kt (278 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 18,100 ft (5,517 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 15,000 ft (4,572 m) |
| Rate of climb | 920 ft/min (4.7 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 462 m (1,516 ft) |
| Landing distance | 412 m (1,352 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 200 l |
| Engines | O-540-L3C5D |
| Units built | 23,237 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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