CESSNA 182P SKYLANE Model Guide
CESSNA 182P SKYLANE · Model Guide
Overview
The CESSNA 182P SKYLANE is a single-engine piston Cessna powered by a 230 hp Continental O-470 with an 82" McCauley propeller. The listed figures are 120 kts cruise, 700 nm range on 65 gal of fuel, and a 2950 lbs maximum takeoff weight. This guide draws on the model data and the 1976 Model 182P handbook.
- Listed cruise is 120 kts at 12 gph, with a 160 kts top speed and 700 nm range.
- 65 gal of fuel, 1150 lbs useful load and 2950 lbs maximum takeoff weight.
- Listed takeoff over a 50 ft obstacle is 1500 ft and landing over 50 ft is 1000 ft.
- Get the airplane's own weight and balance and handbook, since the library figures contain inconsistencies.
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 48 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
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Specifications
- Engine (hp) ·
- 230
- Height (ft) ·
- 9.12
- Length (ft) ·
- 28.17
- Wingspan (ft) ·
- 36.17
- Empty weight (lb) ·
- 1,650
- Fuel capacity (gal) ·
- 65
- Service ceiling (ft) ·
- 14,500
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 2,950
Performance
- Range (nm) ·
- 700
- Fuel burn (gph) ·
- 12
- Max speed (kt) ·
- 160
- Cruise speed (kt) ·
- 120
- Max crosswind (kt) ·
- 20
- Rate of climb (fpm) ·
- 730
- Landing over 50ft (ft) ·
- 1,000
- Takeoff over 50ft (ft) ·
- 1,500
V-speeds
- VA_KTS ·
- 128
- VX_KTS ·
- 70
- VY_KTS ·
- 88
- VFE_KTS ·
- 110
- VNE_KTS ·
- 193
- VNO_KTS ·
- 160
- VS1_KTS ·
- 60
- VSO_KTS ·
- 67
Weight & balance
- Cg aft (in) ·
- 47
- Useful load (lb) ·
- 1,150
- Cg forward (in) ·
- 36
- Baggage allowance (lb) ·
- 30
- Basic empty weight (lb) ·
- 1,650
- Max landing weight (lb) ·
- 2,550
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 2,950
How fast and how far does the CESSNA 182P SKYLANE fly?
The CESSNA 182P SKYLANE is listed at 120 kts cruise and 160 kts maximum speed. Range is 700 nm on 65 gal of fuel, with a fuel burn of 12 gph.
What engine does the CESSNA 182P SKYLANE have?
The CESSNA 182P SKYLANE has a Continental O-470 rated at 230 hp. It turns an 82" McCauley propeller.
How much can the CESSNA 182P SKYLANE carry?
The CESSNA 182P SKYLANE lists 1150 lbs useful load and a 2950 lbs maximum takeoff weight. Baggage allowance is 30 lbs. Confirm the numbers against the specific airplane's weight and balance.
What runway does the CESSNA 182P SKYLANE need?
The CESSNA 182P SKYLANE is listed at 1200 ft takeoff ground roll and 1500 ft over a 50 ft obstacle. Landing is 800 ft, or 1000 ft over a 50 ft obstacle.
What is the CESSNA 182P SKYLANE Model Guide?
The CESSNA 182P SKYLANE Model Guide is a model guide for the CESSNA 182P SKYLANE, dated 2026.
What year was the CESSNA 182P SKYLANE Model Guide published?
The CESSNA 182P SKYLANE Model Guide — the CESSNA 182P SKYLANE model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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What it carries
The listed empty weight is 1650 lbs, useful load is 1150 lbs, and maximum takeoff weight is 2950 lbs. Fuel capacity is 65 gal. Baggage allowance is listed at only 30 lbs, so check it against the placard. The CG range is 36 to 47 inches.
How it performs
Listed cruise is 120 kts, top speed 160 kts, and climb 730 fpm. Service ceiling is 14500 ft. Takeoff needs 1200 ft ground roll (1500 ft over 50 ft). Landing needs 800 ft (1000 ft over 50 ft). Maximum crosswind is 20 kts.
What to check when buying
The Cessna Pilots Association buyer's guide covers 1956 through 1986 Skylanes. It includes sections on model-year changes, serial numbers, operating costs, insurance, pricing and a pre-purchase inspection checklist. Compare the airplane's own handbook (the 1976 182P handbook is the reference) with the library figures.
Safety notes
- Listed ramp weight is 2600 lbs, below the 2950 lbs maximum takeoff weight. Confirm limits in the airplane's own approved manual.
- The USAIG Skylane safety study attributes 80 percent of 182 accidents to pilot error and 10 percent to mechanical or maintenance causes.
- Weather decisions drove 21 percent of serious accidents in that study. Plan cross-country flights with a weather briefing.
Full document text
CESSNA 182P SKYLANE Model Guide The CESSNA 182P SKYLANE is a single-engine piston Cessna powered by a 230 hp Continental O-470 with an 82" McCauley propeller. The listed figures are 120 kts cruise, 700 nm range on 65 gal of fuel, and a 2950 lbs maximum takeoff weight. This guide draws on the model data and the 1976 Model 182P handbook. • Listed cruise is 120 kts at 12 gph, with a 160 kts top speed and 700 nm range. • 65 gal of fuel, 1150 lbs useful load and 2950 lbs maximum takeoff weight. • Listed takeoff over a 50 ft obstacle is 1500 ft and landing over 50 ft is 1000 ft. • Get the airplane's own weight and balance and handbook, since the library figures contain inconsistencies. What it carries The listed empty weight is 1650 lbs, useful load is 1150 lbs, and maximum takeoff weight is 2950 lbs. Fuel capacity is 65 gal. Baggage allowance is listed at only 30 lbs, so check it against the placard. The CG range is 36 to 47 inches. How it performs Listed cruise is 120 kts, top speed 160 kts, and climb 730 fpm. Service ceiling is 14500 ft. Takeoff needs 1200 ft ground roll (1500 ft over 50 ft). Landing needs 800 ft (1000 ft over 50 ft). Maximum crosswind is 20 kts. What to check when buying The Cessna Pilots Association buyer's guide covers 1956 through 1986 Skylanes. It includes sections on model-year changes, serial numbers, operating costs, insurance, pricing and a pre-purchase inspection checklist. Compare the airplane's own handbook (the 1976 182P handbook is the reference) with the library figures. Safety notes: • Listed ramp weight is 2600 lbs, below the 2950 lbs maximum takeoff weight. Confirm limits in the airplane's own approved manual. • The USAIG Skylane safety study attributes 80 percent of 182 accidents to pilot error and 10 percent to mechanical or maintenance causes. • Weather decisions drove 21 percent of serious accidents in that study. Plan cross-country flights with a weather briefing.