The Cessna 182 (ICAO type C182) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 1,400 kg. It offers a maximum range of 810 nm, a cruise speed of 145 knots, a service ceiling of 20,000 ft and seating for up to 4 across its variants.

Cessna 182

C182

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Owner

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Last seen

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MTOW

1,400 kg

Range

810 nm

Seats

182

Cessna · 182

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built: 17,690
Active: 17,645
Origin: United States

Certifying authorities

FAA

Market

Comparable listings

N52859 · 1974 · 2,810 hrs

$22,000

N29444 · 1968 · 1,200 hrs

$68,800

PH-MDL · 1980 · 5,246 hrs

$89,000

D-EHVV · 1979

$97,500

N78429 · 1968

$107,500

Marketplace

400 for sale right now

Exterior view of a Cessna Piston 182, G-ATLA.

20 photos

Cessna 182 Skylane

G-ATLA1,800 hr1966 · USA

£108,000Listed 2d ago

≈ $137,160

Originally listed on external source

5 photos

2023 Cessna T182T Skylane

N61BGLexington

$729,900Listed 2d ago

Originally listed on external source

2 photos

1979 Cessna 182 RG Skylane

Québec, Canada

$225,000Listed 5d ago

Originally listed on external source

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

Variant	Engine	MTOW	Range	Cruise	Pax
182 182	—	1,400 kg	810 nm	145 kt	4
182A 182A	—	1,400 kg	810 nm	145 kt	4
182B 182B	—	1,400 kg	810 nm	145 kt	4
182C 182C	—	1,400 kg	810 nm	145 kt	4
182D 182D	—	1,400 kg	810 nm	145 kt	4
182E 182E	—	1,400 kg	810 nm	145 kt	4
182F 182F	—	1,400 kg	810 nm	145 kt	4
182G 182G	—	1,400 kg	810 nm	145 kt	4
182H 182H	—	1,400 kg	810 nm	145 kt	4
182J 182J	—	1,400 kg	810 nm	145 kt	4
182K 182K	—	1,400 kg	810 nm	145 kt	4
182L 182L	—	1,400 kg	810 nm	145 kt	4
182M 182M	—	1,400 kg	810 nm	145 kt	4
182N 182N	—	1,400 kg	810 nm	145 kt	4
182P 182P	—	1,400 kg	810 nm	145 kt	4
182Q 182Q	—	1,400 kg	810 nm	145 kt	4
182R 182R	—	1,400 kg	810 nm	145–156 kt	4
182S 182S	—	1,400 kg	810 nm	145–156 kt	4
182T 182T	—	1,400 kg	810–930 nm	145 kt	4
F182P F182P	—	1,400 kg	810 nm	145 kt	4
F182Q F182Q	—	1,400 kg	810 nm	145 kt	4
FR182 FR182	—	1,400 kg	—	156 kt	3
R182 R182	—	1,400 kg	810 nm	145–156 kt	4
T182 T182	—	700–1,400 kg	500–810 nm	145–174 kt	2–4
T182T T182T	—	1,400 kg	810 nm	145–156 kt	4

Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS 3A13 · Rev 69 · issued 2009-04-20

Category: Normal
MTOW: 1,157 kg
Seats: 4 passengers
Fuel: 208 L

Approved fuel80 minimum grade aviation gasoline

Engine

Continental O-470-L

Certification basis

Part 3 of the Civil Air Regulations dated November 1, 1949, as amended by 3-1 through 3-12

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Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Cessna 182 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna 182 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

51 yearsmedian age

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Of the 14,388 registered Cessna 182 with a known build year (81% of the 17,690 we track), the median age is 51 years.

Registration activity

572changed registration in 12 months

572 of the 17,690 registered Cessna 182 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (3% of the fleet), across 572 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days

Aircraft seen flying: 670
Tracked flights: 1,667
Tracked flight hours: 3,508
Share of fleet flying: 4%

670 Cessna 182 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (4% of the registered fleet), across 1,667 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

For sale now

400Cessna 182 listed for sale

$4Kmedian $220K$982K

Asking prices from $4K to $982K, typically $150K–$365K — based on 475 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.

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Cessna 182 manuals & documents

50 documents for the Cessna 182 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Maintenance Manual · Training Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Weight & Balance · Wiring Diagrams · Other Documents · Model Guide · Performance Data · Airworthiness Directives · Supplemental Type Certificate · Service Bulletins · Avionics Manual · Normal Procedures · Emergency Procedures. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview

Cessna 182Q Skylane Checklist Pre-Flight · 2019

This document is a checklist specifically for the Cessna 182Q Skylane, designed to assist pilots in performing pre-flight, engine start, takeoff, in-flight, and landing procedures. It provides a comprehensive list of tasks and checks that must be completed to ensure the aircraft is safe and ready for flight. The checklist is organized into sections that cover various phases of flight, including pre-flight inspections, engine starting procedures, and emergency protocols. It serves as a practical reference for pilots to enhance safety and operational efficiency during flight operations.

Max Gross Weight: 3100 lbs
Best Glide Speed: 70-76 kts
Engine Start: Mixture rich, throttle 1/2 in.
Cruise Climb Speed: 90 kts
Landing Speed: 65 kts (Short Field)

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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.

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Pilot's Operating Handbook

Cessna 182Q Skylane Checklist Pre-Flight
20192 pages · 77 KB · via www.associatedpilots.com
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Checklist

Maintenance Manual

Training Manual

CAWG Group 2- CAP C-182T Profiles Guide
201726 pages · 2.2 MB · via group2ca.cap.gov
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Systems Description

C182 Systems - FAA Safety
20194 pages · 16 KB · via www.faasafety.gov
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Parts Catalog

Weight & Balance

Cessna 182RG N757ZZ Weight and Balance
20181 pages · 393 KB · via wingsflightschool.com
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Wiring Diagrams

Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T
201934 pages · 2.3 MB · via www.bendixking.com
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Model Guide

Performance Data

Airworthiness Directives

Airworthiness Directive Schedule Aeroplanes Cessna 182 Series, R182, T182 Series and TR182
202520 pages · 299 KB · via www.aviation.govt.nz
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Supplemental Type Certificate

Service Bulletins

Avionics Manual

SkyView HDX Autopilot Servo Installation & Maintenance Manual
2023104 pages · 6.9 MB · via www.dynoncertified.com
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Normal Procedures

Emergency Procedures

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182 — frequently asked

What is the range of the Cessna 182?

The Cessna 182 has a maximum range of 810 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Cessna 182 carry?

The Cessna 182 seats up to 4 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Cessna 182?

The Cessna 182's maximum take-off weight is 1,400 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna 182?

The Cessna 182's ICAO type designator is C182.

How many Cessna 182 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 17,690 registered Cessna 182 airframes worldwide.

Registered 182 aircraft

Individual 182 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.

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