Cessna 182

The rugged four-seat single built for dependable cross-country travel.

Overview

Cessna United States ICAO: C182 1956–Present Active $515,000 (2019)

The Cessna 182 Skylane is a high-wing single-engine aircraft introduced in the 1950s. Known for reliability and load-carrying capability, it serves private owners and utility operators. The model remains in production in updated forms.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
1 × Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5
Engine type
Piston
Power
230 hp · 172 kW
Avionics
Garmin G1000 glass cockpit
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
4
Crew
—
Cabin width
3 ft 6 in  ·  1.07 m
Cabin height
3 ft 11 in  ·  1.20 m
Cabin length
11 ft 2 in  ·  3.40 m
Exterior length
28 ft 10 in  ·  8.80 m
Tail height
9 ft 2 in  ·  2.80 m
Fuselage diameter
3 ft 7 in  ·  1.10 m
Wing span
36 ft 0 in  ·  10.97 m
Baggage volume
32 ft³  ·  0.9 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
3,100 lb  ·  1,400 kg
Max landing weight
2,950 lb  ·  1,350 kg
Max payload
1,100 lb  ·  500 kg
Fuel capacity
90 gal · 300 L · 300 kg (AvGas)
Max cruise speed
150 kt  ·  173 mph  ·  278 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
49 kt  ·  56 mph  ·  91 km/h
Range
915 nm  ·  1,050 mi  ·  1,690 km
Fuel burn
10.10 nm/gal  ·  4.94 km/L
Ceiling
18,100 ft  ·  5,500 m
Rate of climb
924 ft/min  ·  5 m/s
Takeoff distance
1,510 ft  ·  460 m
Landing distance
1,350 ft  ·  410 m
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Cessna 182S Skylane ‘G-OBBO’

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Operational Context

Cessna 182 Skylane — single-engine piston aircraft

The Cessna 182 first flew in 1955 and entered service in 1956. It features a high-wing configuration with fixed landing gear and a spacious cabin. The aircraft was designed for improved payload and range compared with lighter trainers.

Powered by a Lycoming IO-540 piston engine producing approximately 230 horsepower, the 182 cruises at around 140 knots (259 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 3,100 pounds (1,406 kg). The cabin seats four occupants with generous baggage capacity.

The Skylane has served in personal transport, bush operations, and special missions. Continuous upgrades have modernized avionics and systems. The aircraft remains one of the most respected general aviation platforms.