CESSNA 182R SKYLANE Model Guide
CESSNA 182R SKYLANE · Model Guide
Overview
The CESSNA 182R SKYLANE is a four-seat, single-engine piston airplane powered by a 230 hp Continental O-470-U with a McCauley propeller. Listed figures are a 3100 lb maximum takeoff weight, 1450 lb useful load, 92 gal of fuel and about 700 nm of range. It is a heavy, stable cross-country airplane, and loading near the forward CG limit is the main handling point.
- Listed: 230 hp O-470-U, 3100 lb max takeoff weight, 1450 lb useful load, 92 gal fuel.
- Listed cruise is 120 kts at 12 gph, with about 700 nm of range and a 20000 ft service ceiling.
- Two people up front with no baggage puts the CG near the forward limit and makes the flare harder.
- Check the electrical system history and the installed avionics and supplements against the paperwork.
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 50 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
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Specifications
- Range (nm) ·
- 700
- Engine (hp) ·
- 230
- Height (ft) ·
- 8
- Length (ft) ·
- 29
- Wingspan (ft) ·
- 36
- Empty weight (lb) ·
- 1,650
- Fuel capacity (gal) ·
- 92
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 3,100
Performance
- Fuel burn (gph) ·
- 12
- Max speed (kt) ·
- 140
- Cruise speed (kt) ·
- 120
- Max crosswind (kt) ·
- 15
- Rate of climb (fpm) ·
- 700
- Service ceiling (ft) ·
- 20,000
- Landing distance (ft) ·
- 1,200
- Takeoff distance (ft) ·
- 1,500
V-speeds
- VR_KTS ·
- 65
- VX_KTS ·
- 70
- VY_KTS ·
- 75
- VFE_KTS ·
- 110
- VNE_KTS ·
- 160
- VNO_KTS ·
- 125
- VS1_KTS ·
- 60
- VSO_KTS ·
- 50
Weight & balance
- Cg aft (in) ·
- 45
- Useful load (lb) ·
- 1,450
- Cg forward (in) ·
- 35
- Max ramp weight (lb) ·
- 3,110
- Baggage allowance (lb) ·
- 200
- Basic empty weight (lb) ·
- 1,650
- Max landing weight (lb) ·
- 2,950
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 3,100
How fast and how far does the CESSNA 182R SKYLANE go?
The CESSNA 182R SKYLANE is listed at 120 kts cruise, 12 gph and 700 nm of range. AOPA reports 144 knots at 12.8 gph at 75% power at 6,000 feet.
What engine does the CESSNA 182R SKYLANE use?
The CESSNA 182R SKYLANE uses a 230 hp Continental O-470-U with a McCauley propeller. The AOPA article says this engine arrived in 1977, and the checklist includes carburetor heat.
How much can the CESSNA 182R SKYLANE carry?
The CESSNA 182R SKYLANE lists a 1450 lb useful load, 3100 lb maximum takeoff weight and a 200 lb baggage allowance. The CG range is 35 to 45 inches.
What is the CESSNA 182R SKYLANE Model Guide?
The CESSNA 182R SKYLANE Model Guide is a model guide for the CESSNA 182R SKYLANE, dated 2026.
What year was the CESSNA 182R SKYLANE Model Guide published?
The CESSNA 182R SKYLANE Model Guide — the CESSNA 182R SKYLANE model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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- Maintenance Manual
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- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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Model history and engine
The training manual says the C182R raised takeoff weight to 3100 lb and lifted the 20-degree flap limit to 120 kts. The Q model before it brought 2400 rpm maximum and 28V electrics. The AOPA article says the O-470-U arrived in 1977 and that the post-1978 28-volt system caused problems and expense, so review electrical records.
Loading and performance
Listed figures: 120 kts cruise at 12 gph, 700 fpm climb, 20000 ft ceiling, 1500 ft takeoff and 1200 ft landing distance. AOPA reports 144 knots at 12.8 gph at 75% power (2,400 rpm, 22 inches) at 6,000 feet. With two people up front and no baggage, the CG sits near the forward limit and the airplane is harder to flare.
What to check when buying
A club C182R checklist drains 5 fuel sumps, pulls the nose fuel strainer for 4 seconds, checks the carburetor heat RPM drop and allows a magneto drop of 150 max with 50 max difference. One 182R example has Garmin G5 and G3X Touch flight manual supplements, so confirm the avionics match the paperwork.
Safety notes
- Training material warns that weights, flap limits and speeds vary between models. Use the flight manual for the exact airplane you fly.
- Float gross weight increases of 3,370 or 3,500 lb for the 182R need an AirPlains IO-550 conversion with Wipline 3000 floats.
- Keep the CG between 35 and 45 inches and takeoff weight at or below 3100 lb.
Full document text
CESSNA 182R SKYLANE Model Guide The CESSNA 182R SKYLANE is a four-seat, single-engine piston airplane powered by a 230 hp Continental O-470-U with a McCauley propeller. Listed figures are a 3100 lb maximum takeoff weight, 1450 lb useful load, 92 gal of fuel and about 700 nm of range. It is a heavy, stable cross-country airplane, and loading near the forward CG limit is the main handling point. • Listed: 230 hp O-470-U, 3100 lb max takeoff weight, 1450 lb useful load, 92 gal fuel. • Listed cruise is 120 kts at 12 gph, with about 700 nm of range and a 20000 ft service ceiling. • Two people up front with no baggage puts the CG near the forward limit and makes the flare harder. • Check the electrical system history and the installed avionics and supplements against the paperwork. Model history and engine The training manual says the C182R raised takeoff weight to 3100 lb and lifted the 20-degree flap limit to 120 kts. The Q model before it brought 2400 rpm maximum and 28V electrics. The AOPA article says the O-470-U arrived in 1977 and that the post-1978 28-volt system caused problems and expense, so review electrical records. Loading and performance Listed figures: 120 kts cruise at 12 gph, 700 fpm climb, 20000 ft ceiling, 1500 ft takeoff and 1200 ft landing distance. AOPA reports 144 knots at 12.8 gph at 75% power (2,400 rpm, 22 inches) at 6,000 feet. With two people up front and no baggage, the CG sits near the forward limit and the airplane is harder to flare. What to check when buying A club C182R checklist drains 5 fuel sumps, pulls the nose fuel strainer for 4 seconds, checks the carburetor heat RPM drop and allows a magneto drop of 150 max with 50 max difference. One 182R example has Garmin G5 and G3X Touch flight manual supplements, so confirm the avionics match the paperwork. Safety notes: • Training material warns that weights, flap limits and speeds vary between models. Use the flight manual for the exact airplane you fly. • Float gross weight increases of 3,370 or 3,500 lb for the 182R need an AirPlains IO-550 conversion with Wipline 3000 floats. • Keep the CG between 35 and 45 inches and takeoff weight at or below 3100 lb.