Aircraft / Cessna / 182
Cessna Certified · Fixed-wing · United States
182
Seats 4 4
Power 230 hp 172 kW
Cruise 145 kt 269 km/h
US register 446 aircraft 446 aircraft
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About the 182
The Cessna 182 Skylane is an American single-engined, fixed-wing light airplane featuring a tricycle landing gear layout. Built primarily for personal transport and general utility, it provides a four-seat cabin configuration with an option for additional child seating in the baggage area. The aircraft utilizes an all-metal aluminum alloy structure paired with a horizontally opposed piston engine and a constant-speed propeller.
Introduced as a tricycle gear derivative of an earlier model, the type evolved through numerous variants featuring aerodynamic refinements, structural changes, and upgraded equipment. Production took place across multiple international facilities alongside the primary assembly line. The aircraft achieved widespread popularity, standing as one of the most successful models produced by its manufacturer.
Engines fitted 412 aircraft
Engine Power Share of fleet Aircraft
Continental O-470
230 hp
407
Lycoming IO-540
230 hp
3
Lycoming O-540
260 hp
1
Continental O-520
320 hp
1
182 variants
Designation Seats Engine power Max take-off weight Cruise speed Range
182 This page 4 4 230 hp 172 kW 3,100 lb 1,406 kg 145 kt 269 km/h 930 nm 1,722 km
182A 4 4 230 hp 172 kW 3,100 lb 1,406 kg 145 kt 269 km/h 930 nm 1,722 km
182B 4 4 230 hp 172 kW 3,100 lb 1,406 kg 145 kt 269 km/h 930 nm 1,722 km
182C 4 4 230 hp 172 kW 3,100 lb 1,406 kg 145 kt 269 km/h 930 nm 1,722 km
182D 4 4 230 hp 172 kW 3,100 lb 1,406 kg 145 kt 269 km/h 930 nm 1,722 km
182E 4 4 230 hp 172 kW 3,100 lb 1,406 kg 145 kt 269 km/h 930 nm 1,722 km
182F 4 4 230 hp 172 kW 3,100 lb 1,406 kg 145 kt 269 km/h 930 nm 1,722 km
182G 4 4 230 hp 172 kW 3,100 lb 1,406 kg 145 kt 269 km/h 930 nm 1,722 km
182H 4 4 230 hp 172 kW 3,100 lb 1,406 kg 145 kt 269 km/h 930 nm 1,722 km
182J 4 4 230 hp 172 kW 3,100 lb 1,406 kg 145 kt 269 km/h 930 nm 1,722 km
182K 4 4 230 hp 172 kW 3,100 lb 1,406 kg 145 kt 269 km/h 930 nm 1,722 km
182L 4 4 230 hp 172 kW 3,100 lb 1,406 kg 145 kt 269 km/h 930 nm 1,722 km
182M 4 4 230 hp 172 kW 3,100 lb 1,406 kg 145 kt 269 km/h 930 nm 1,722 km
182N 4 4 230 hp 172 kW 3,100 lb 1,406 kg 145 kt 269 km/h 930 nm 1,722 km
182P 4 4 230 hp 172 kW 3,100 lb 1,406 kg 145 kt 269 km/h 930 nm 1,722 km
182Q 4 4 230 hp 172 kW 3,100 lb 1,406 kg 145 kt 269 km/h 930 nm 1,722 km
182R 4 4 230 hp 172 kW 3,100 lb 1,406 kg 145 kt 269 km/h 930 nm 1,722 km
182RG 4 4 230 hp 172 kW 3,100 lb 1,406 kg 145 kt 269 km/h 930 nm 1,722 km
182S 4 4 230 hp 172 kW 3,100 lb 1,406 kg 145 kt 269 km/h 930 nm 1,722 km
182T 4 4 230 hp 172 kW 3,100 lb 1,406 kg 145 kt 269 km/h 930 nm 1,722 km
This page covers the Cessna Cessna 182: the same aircraft under other designations.
Specifications Cessna 182T · Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5
US Metric
Dimensions
Length 29 ft 0 in 8.84 m 8.84 m 29 ft 0 in
Wingspan 36 ft 0 in 10.97 m 10.97 m 36 ft 0 in
Wing area 174 sq ft 16.2 m² 16.2 m² 174 sq ft Weights
Empty weight 1,970 lb 894 kg 894 kg 1,970 lb
Max take-off weight 3,100 lb 1,406 kg 1,406 kg 3,100 lb Performance
Cruise speed 145 kt 269 km/h 269 km/h 145 kt
Max speed 150 kt 278 km/h 278 km/h 150 kt
Never-exceed speed (Vne) 175 kt 324 km/h 324 km/h 175 kt
Stall speed 49 kt 91 km/h 91 km/h 49 kt
Range 930 nm 1,722 km 1,722 km 930 nm
Service ceiling 18,100 ft 5,517 m 5,517 m 18,100 ft
Rate of climb 920 ft/min 4.7 m/s 4.7 m/s 920 ft/min Powerplant
Engine Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5
Engine power 230 hp 172 kW 172 kW 230 hp
ICAO type designator C182
Type certificate US 3A13
On the US register 446
Registered in Brazil, Australia, United States, Canada
1985 · 3,500 h USD
Low $187,000
Typical $229,000
High $284,000
By year built · United States · USD
Built Hours Low Typical High 1960 4,480 $99,000 $122,000 $151,000 1965 4,490 $112,000 $137,000 $170,000 1970 4,540 $127,000 $155,000 $192,000 1975 4,140 $144,000 $177,000 $219,000 1980 3,910 $164,000 $200,000 $249,000 1985 3,500 $187,000 $229,000 $284,000 1995 1,390 $258,000 $316,000 $392,000 2000 2,700 $276,000 $337,000 $419,000 2005 3,710 $303,000 $371,000 $460,000 2010 3,710 $342,000 $419,000 $520,000
By year built · United Kingdom · GBP
Built Hours Low Typical High 1955 4,610 £59,000 £80,000 £106,000 1960 4,610 £67,000 £91,000 £120,000 1965 4,480 £76,000 £103,000 £136,000 1970 4,310 £86,000 £116,000 £154,000 1975 3,750 £98,000 £133,000 £177,000 1980 3,910 £110,000 £150,000 £199,000 1985 3,500 £126,000 £171,000 £227,000 1995 1,390 £174,000 £236,000 £313,000 2000 1,390 £197,000 £267,000 £354,000 2005 1,700 £219,000 £297,000 £393,000 2010 2,480 £239,000 £324,000 £430,000 2015 2,020 £275,000 £373,000 £494,000 2020 100 £391,000 £531,000 £704,000 2025 90 £444,000 £603,000 £799,000
By year built · Euro countries · EUR
Built Hours Low Typical High 1970 3,980 €124,000 €168,000 €223,000 1975 4,540 €139,000 €188,000 €249,000 1980 6,300 €152,000 €206,000 €274,000 2005 720 €337,000 €458,000 €607,000
By year built · Elsewhere · USD
Built Hours Low Typical High 1955 5,150 $79,000 $101,000 $125,000 1960 5,050 $90,000 $114,000 $142,000 1965 4,270 $103,000 $131,000 $163,000 1970 3,990 $117,000 $149,000 $185,000 1975 3,330 $134,000 $171,000 $212,000 2000 930 $275,000 $351,000 $435,000 2005 930 $311,000 $396,000 $492,000 2010 1,700 $333,000 $425,000 $528,000 2015 630 $409,000 $522,000 $648,000 2020 110 $526,000 $670,000 $832,000
182 running costs $334 an hour
A year
Low Typical High
Fuel $7,927 $10,168 $11,827 Oil $184 $230 $299 Engine overhaul reserve $3,333 $3,958 $5,192 Propeller overhaul reserve $917 $1,083 $1,250 Annual inspection and maintenance $3,000 $4,000 $5,000 Hangar $3,000 $6,300 $9,600 Insurance $2,064 $2,606 $3,148 Depreciation $2,549 $5,097 $7,646 Total $22,974 $33,442 $43,962 Per hour $230 $334 $440
Engine
Model Continental O-470-U
Power 230 hp
Overhaul 2,200 h / 12 yr
Fuel burn 10.5 – 13.2 gal/h
Fuel price $8.20 /US gal
Value lost a year 2.6%
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