Cessna 182 Skylane
- CountryUnited States of America
- TypeHigh performance four seat light aircraft
- Powerplants182 - One 170kW (230hp) Continental O-470-R flat six piston engine driving a two blade constant speed propeller. TR182 - One 175kW (235hp) Lycoming O-540-L3C5D turbocharged flat six. 182S - One 170kW (230hp) Textron Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5.
- Performance182 - Max speed 257km/h (140kt), cruising speed 253km/h (136kt). Initial rate of climb 1200ft/min. Service ceiling 20,000ft. Range 1078km (582nm). TR182 - Max speed 346km/h (187kt), economical cruising speed 232km/h (125kt). Initial rate of climb 1040ft/min. Service ceiling 20,000ft. Range 1870km (1010nm). 182S - Max speed at sea level 268km/h (145kt), cruising speed at 80% power 260km/h (140kt). Initial rate of climb 924ft/min. Service ceiling 18,100ft. Range with max fuel and reserves 1520km (820nm).
- Weights182 - Empty 735kg (1621lb), max takeoff 1160kg (2550lb). TR182 - Empty 837kg (1845lb), max takeoff 1406kg (3100lb). 182S - Empty 854kg (1882lb), max takeoff 1406kg (3100lb).
- Dimentions182 - Wing span 10.97m (36ft 0in), length 7.67m (25ft 2in), height 2.80m (9ft 2in). Wing area 16.2m2 (174sq ft). TR182 - Wing span 10.92m (35ft 10in), length 8.53m (28ft 0in), height 2.82m (9ft 3in). Wing area 16.2m2 (174sq ft). 182S - Wing span 10.97m (36ft 0in), length 8.84m (29ft 0in), height 2.82m (9ft 3in).
- CapacityTypical seating for four. Some models had optional jump seat for an extra two children.
- Production21,864 (including 169 R182s by Reims) built through to 1985. 182S deliveries began April 1997. 332 built by Sept 30 1998.
The well known, generally elite Cessna 182 started life as a tricycle improvement of the 180.
The primary Model 182 showed up in 1956 while the Skylane name was initially acquainted with the 182a advancement with indicate a discretionary more elevated amount of gear. Significant progressions were presented with the 182c, including a third window on each one side of the lodge and a cleared vertical tail. Different upgrades presented over the 182's lifespan included shorter undercarriage, reprofiled cowling, wrap around back lodge window, continuously higher takeoff weights and enhanced wing root, fintip, and rudder fairings.
The retractable undercarriage Skylane RG landed in 1977, giving a noteworthy rate build. A further execution help accompanied the presentation of the turbocharged 175kw (235hp) Lycoming O-540-L motor on the T182rg, which got to be accessible from 1979. The Airesearch turbocharger implied that greatest force could be conveyed up to the 182's administration roof of 20,000ft. A turbocharged settled apparatus model was likewise offered for a period, yet just little numbers were fabricated.
The 182 was likewise created by Reims in France as the F182, and by DINFIA in Argentina as the A-182. Cessna 182 generation at first stopped in 1985.
In 1994 Cessna affirmed arrangements to give back where its due to generation, after the accomplishment of item risk law changes in the USA. The new 182s model first flew on July 15 1996, the first was conveyed in April 1997. Upgrades incorporate an IO-540-Ab1a5 motor, new inside and aeronautics board.
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