Cessna R182 Skylane RG Model Guide
Cessna R182 Skylane RG · Model Guide
Overview
The Cessna R182 Skylane RG is a four-seat, high-wing, single-engine piston airplane with retractable landing gear, built from 1978 to 1986. It has a 235 hp Lycoming O-540 and a constant-speed McCauley propeller. Handbook figures show 156 kt cruise at 7500 ft and a 3100 lb maximum takeoff weight, with 56 gal usable fuel in the standard tanks.
- Four seats, 235 hp Lycoming O-540, retractable gear, produced 1978 to 1986.
- Handbook: 160 kt max at sea level, 156 kt cruise at 7500 ft, 1140 fpm climb, 14,300 ft service ceiling.
- Max takeoff weight is 3100 lb and standard-tank useful load is 1378 lb. Check the weight and balance of the specific airplane.
- Standard tanks hold 61 gal (56 usable). Long-range tanks hold 80 gal (75 usable). Confirm which are fitted.
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 49 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Height (ft) ·
- 8.75
- Length (ft) ·
- 28.43
- Wingspan (ft) ·
- 36
- Engine power (hp) ·
- 235
- Usable fuel (gal) ·
- 56
- Empty weight (lb) ·
- 1,782
- Fuel capacity (gal) ·
- 61
- Propeller diameter (in) ·
- 82
Performance
- Cruise speed (kt) ·
- 156
- Rate of climb (fpm) ·
- 1,140
- Service ceiling (ft) ·
- 14,300
- Takeoff over 50ft (ft) ·
- 1,570
- Landing ground roll (ft) ·
- 600
- Takeoff ground roll (ft) ·
- 820
- Max speed sea level (kt) ·
- 160
- Stall speed flaps up (kt) ·
- 54
V-speeds
- SHORT_FIELD_CLIMB_KTS ·
- 59
- MAX_GEAR_EXTENSION_KTS ·
- 140
- SHORT_FIELD_APPROACH_KTS ·
- 64
- BEST_GLIDE_AT_3100_LBS_KTS ·
- 80
- MANEUVERING_SPEED_AT_2000_LBS_KTS ·
- 89
- MANEUVERING_SPEED_AT_2550_LBS_KTS ·
- 101
- MANEUVERING_SPEED_AT_3100_LBS_KTS ·
- 112
Weight & balance
- Max ramp weight (lb) ·
- 3,112
- Max useful load (lb) ·
- 1,378
- Baggage capacity (lb) ·
- 200
- Basic empty weight (lb) ·
- 1,782
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 3,100
- Standard empty weight (lb) ·
- 1,734
How much can the Cessna R182 Skylane RG carry?
The Cessna R182 Skylane RG has four seats and a 3100 lb maximum takeoff weight. The handbook lists a standard useful load of 1378 lb and a 200 lb combined baggage limit. Check the actual airplane's weight and balance.
How far can the Cessna R182 Skylane RG fly?
The handbook gives 520 nm on 56 gal usable fuel at 7500 ft cruise power, or 740 nm with 75 gal usable (long-range tanks), including a 45 minute reserve. Standard tanks hold 61 gal.
What engine does the Cessna R182 Skylane RG have?
The Cessna R182 Skylane RG has a six-cylinder, carbureted, normally aspirated Lycoming O-540 rated at 235 BHP at 2400 RPM. It drives an 82 in McCauley constant-speed propeller.
What is the Cessna R182 Skylane RG Model Guide?
The Cessna R182 Skylane RG Model Guide is a model guide for the Cessna R182 Skylane RG, dated 2026.
What year was the Cessna R182 Skylane RG Model Guide published?
The Cessna R182 Skylane RG Model Guide — the Cessna R182 Skylane RG model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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Performance and range
Handbook figures: takeoff ground roll 820 ft, 1570 ft over a 50-ft obstacle; landing roll 600 ft, 1320 ft over 50 ft. Stall speed is 54 kt flaps up and 50 kt flaps down, power off. Range at 7500 ft cruise power is 520 nm on 56 gal usable and 740 nm on 75 gal usable, with a 45 minute reserve.
What to check when buying
Handbook preflight items: green gear-down light, fuel strainer and sump drains, carburetor air inlet, and oil not below six quarts. Magneto drop must not exceed 175 RPM. Service manual temporary revisions add component time limits, a fuel quantity indicating system test, and crack stop-drilling for corrugated control-surface skins. Ask for records showing these were done.
Key operating speeds
Extend the gear below 140 KIAS. Normal climb is 80 KIAS flaps up or 70 KIAS with flaps 20. Short-field takeoff climb is 59 KIAS and short-field landing approach is 64 KIAS. Best glide is 80 KIAS at 3100 lb. Maneuvering speed is 112 KIAS at 3100 lb.
Safety notes
- An ATSB report on a fatal R182 accident found plan continuation bias and VFR flight into cloud over high terrain. It found no aircraft mechanical anomalies.
- Sample fuel from the strainer and tank sumps before the first flight of the day and after each refueling. Check for water and sediment.
- Do not operate with less than six quarts of oil. The checklist advises filling to 8 quarts for extended flight.
Full document text
Cessna R182 Skylane RG Model Guide The Cessna R182 Skylane RG is a four-seat, high-wing, single-engine piston airplane with retractable landing gear, built from 1978 to 1986. It has a 235 hp Lycoming O-540 and a constant-speed McCauley propeller. Handbook figures show 156 kt cruise at 7500 ft and a 3100 lb maximum takeoff weight, with 56 gal usable fuel in the standard tanks. • Four seats, 235 hp Lycoming O-540, retractable gear, produced 1978 to 1986. • Handbook: 160 kt max at sea level, 156 kt cruise at 7500 ft, 1140 fpm climb, 14,300 ft service ceiling. • Max takeoff weight is 3100 lb and standard-tank useful load is 1378 lb. Check the weight and balance of the specific airplane. • Standard tanks hold 61 gal (56 usable). Long-range tanks hold 80 gal (75 usable). Confirm which are fitted. Performance and range Handbook figures: takeoff ground roll 820 ft, 1570 ft over a 50-ft obstacle; landing roll 600 ft, 1320 ft over 50 ft. Stall speed is 54 kt flaps up and 50 kt flaps down, power off. Range at 7500 ft cruise power is 520 nm on 56 gal usable and 740 nm on 75 gal usable, with a 45 minute reserve. What to check when buying Handbook preflight items: green gear-down light, fuel strainer and sump drains, carburetor air inlet, and oil not below six quarts. Magneto drop must not exceed 175 RPM. Service manual temporary revisions add component time limits, a fuel quantity indicating system test, and crack stop-drilling for corrugated control-surface skins. Ask for records showing these were done. Key operating speeds Extend the gear below 140 KIAS. Normal climb is 80 KIAS flaps up or 70 KIAS with flaps 20. Short-field takeoff climb is 59 KIAS and short-field landing approach is 64 KIAS. Best glide is 80 KIAS at 3100 lb. Maneuvering speed is 112 KIAS at 3100 lb. Safety notes: • An ATSB report on a fatal R182 accident found plan continuation bias and VFR flight into cloud over high terrain. It found no aircraft mechanical anomalies. • Sample fuel from the strainer and tank sumps before the first flight of the day and after each refueling. Check for water and sediment. • Do not operate with less than six quarts of oil. The checklist advises filling to 8 quarts for extended flight.