Wren AircraftCertified · Fixed-wing · United States
460/182J
- Seats
- 4 4
- Power
- 260 hp194 kW
- Cruise
- 122 kt225 km/h
About the 460/182J
The Wren Aircraft 460/182J is a single-engined, fixed-wing aircraft developed in the United States. Operating as a type-certificated short takeoff and landing conversion of a popular production airframe, it is typically flown by a single pilot and suits operators requiring specialized field performance.
Tracing its lineage to an earlier experimental design, the prototype completed its maiden flight in January 1963, and regulatory approval followed the next year. Notable engineering additions included canards behind the propeller, full-span double-slotted flaps, and roll-control spoilers. Despite praise for its short-field capabilities, high costs limited initial production, though subsequent enterprises continued modifying airframes under different marketing names over the following decades.
Engines fitted
1 aircraft| Engine | Power | Share of fleet | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental O-470 | — | 1 |
460/182J running costs
$271 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $8,909 | $11,480 | $13,440 |
| Oil | $208 | $260 | $338 |
| 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 |
| Total | $19,367 | $27,081 | $34,820 |
| Per hour | $194 | $271 | $348 |
Engine
- Model
- Continental IO-470-R
- Power
- 260 hp
- Overhaul
- 1,700 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 11.8 – 15.0 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
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