Cessna R182 Skylane RG
The Cessna R182 Skylane RG combines the familiar Skylane cabin with retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller. It offers more speed and high-altitude performance than the fixed-gear 182 while retaining the type’s high-wing practicality. Colombian-built aircraft are a distinctive regional subset.
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The Cessna R182 Skylane RG adds retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller to the standard Skylane's high-wing practicality.
Specifications
| Length | 8.8 m (29 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Height | 2.8 m (9 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 3 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 1.4 t |
| Range | 900 NM (1,667 km) |
| Maximum speed | 160 kt (296 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 58 kt (107 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 14,000 ft (4,267 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,140 ft/min (5.8 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 250 m (820 ft) |
| Landing distance | 420 m (1,378 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 350 l |
| Engines | 1x Lycoming O-540 |
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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