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SLIDE SHOW COMPONENT

  • SLIDE SHOW COMPONENT
    Photography by David Tulis.
  • SLIDE SHOW COMPONENT
    Photography by David Tulis
  • SLIDE SHOW COMPONENT
    Photography by Chris Rose
  • SLIDE SHOW COMPONENT
    Photography by Chris Rose

Overview

  • The Cessna 182 Skylane is a popular four-seat, single-engine, high-wing airplane known for its utility and reliability. It's a classic example of a general aviation aircraft, designed for both personal and professional flying. 

    Cessna 182 Skylane

Specifications

  • Powerplant

    Continental O-470-L

  • Propellers

    McCauley 3 blade metal, constant speed

  • Length

    25 ft 2 in

  • Height

    8 ft 6 in

  • Wingspan

    36 ft

  • Wing Area

    174 sq ft

  • Wing loading

  • Power loading

  • Cabin Width

    42 in

  • Empty Weight

    1,621 lb

  • Maximum gross weight

  • Useful load

    1,110 lb

  • Payload with full fuel

  • Fuel capacity

  • Baggage capacity

    32 cu ft

Performance

  • Takeoff distance ground roll

    795 ft

  • Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

  • Rate of climb sea level

  • Service ceiling

    18,100 ft

  • Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

  • Landing distance ground roll

    590 ft

  • Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, ea engine) @ 75% power, best economy

    139 ktas

  • Range

    560 nm

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

  • VX

  • VY

  • VNE

  • VS1

    53 KIAS

  • VSO

For more information, contact Textron Aviation (Cessna) at or via https://cessna.txtav.com/en/piston/cessna-skylane

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.