In response to market demand, Cessna developed the 182, a tricycle gear variant of the Cessna 180. The basic 182 model became available in 1956. In 1957, the Skylane model appeared, differences being in the level of equipment on board. The aircraft has seen many design changes over the years, resulting in 23 distinctive models, counting the RG and Turbo versions. Older models were powered by the Continental O-470 series and were rated at 230 hp. Cessna ceased production on single engine piston aircraft in 1986 due to increasing product liability suits. With the passage of the General Aviation Revitalization Act in 1994, Cessna announced it would resume production; but it wasn’t until 1997 that we saw our first new 182, an S model. The S and the T model (which is currently in production), are the first to sport Lycoming’s O-540 engine. They are also rated at 230 hp. For the technology lovers, the 2004 T model had the option to be equipped with Garmin’s G1000 glass avionics suite. On any models produced in 2007 or after, the G1000 is part of the standard equipment.
Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5, 230 hp
Constant speed
29 ft
49 in
36 ft
174 sq ft
17.8 lbs/sq ft
13.5 lbs/hp
42 in
2,000 lb
3,100 lb
1,110 lb
588 lb
87 gal
200 lb
795 ft
1,514 ft
924 FPM
18,100 ft
1,350 ft
590 ft
145 KTAS / 915 nm
175 KIAS
54 KCAS
49 KCAS
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.