Private Single Engine
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ICAO: COL3
Overview
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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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.
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