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Cessna 182 (Skylane)

History

Cessna Aircraft won a commercial gold medal for its shoulder-airfoil 172 light utility aircraft (elsewhere on this page). Introduced in 1956, this critical series is widely serviced in the global civil and military markets, with more than 44,000 to date, representing the most produced aircraft in aviation history (and surprisingly, it is still in production).

That same year, the company introduced the same follow-up model, the Model 182 "Skylane," which was the company's second-most-produced product since its introduction, with more than 23,235 examples completed.

The success of the Type 182 led to several restarts of production. The first chapter is from 1956 to 1985 and the next chapter is from 1996 to 2012. Production resumed in 2015 and has continued to this day (2018) since then.

Model 182 walking

The Type 182 was developed as an offshoot of the rear-pulled Type 180 "Skywagon", the main noticeable change being that of the fixed tricycle landing gear. The aircraft retains the Cessna standard shoulder-mounted main aircraft, giving the system excellent lift characteristics and strong low-speed handling characteristics. This resulted in an efficient aircraft with strong specifications and good short-field performance. Aluminum alloys and fiberglass are used in the construction of aircraft. The engine remains in the front passenger's side-by-side seat.

The stern can accommodate up to two passengers and can store luggage on board.

Over its long life cycle, the Type 182 series evolved to incorporate changes introduced in other Cessna light aircraft families such as the Type 172. These include a widened fuselage, revised tail and wing elements, and a complete replacement of the overall engine.

Short list of model 182 variants

There were many variants of the Type 182, starting with the first production model in 1956, which was simply named "182" and was powered by a 2,550-pound Continental O-470-L piston engine. Then came the Model 182A, the first to be named "Skylane".

Numerous variants carry pedigree from Model B to Model H, then through Model N to Model J. 182P and 182Q were launched in 1971 and 1976, respectively. The 182R had a gross vehicle weight of 3,100 pounds and was certified in 1980. The 182S switched from the Continental series engine to the Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5.

The mark was certified in October 1996. The R182 and TR182 had retractable landing gear from 1978, with slightly improved performance statistics.

182T model

The Model 182T has a kerb weight of 2,000 lbs and a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of 3,100 lbs. Power comes from a single Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5 engine that produces 230 horsepower and drives a three-blade constant-speed propeller. Top speed is 175 mph and cruising is near 170 mph. The range is up to 1,070 miles, and the plane's service is capped at 18,100 feet.

The climb rate is 925 feet per minute.

type 182

operator

Ease of operation and maintenance has made the Model 182 a proven performance among private pilots, flight schools, military and government organizations worldwide. The series attributes several military powers to their names: Afghanistan (Air Force), Argentina (Army Aviation), Canada (Army), Chile (Air Force), Ecuador (Army), El Salvador (Air Force), Guatemala (Air Force). ), Mexico (Air Force), United Arab Emirates (Air Force), Uruguay (Air Force) and Venezuela (Army and Air Force).