Skylane Cessna 182 -

Equipped with a Lycoming IO-540 air-cooled flat-six engine producing 230 hp (normally aspirated).

In the pantheon of general aviation aircraft, few names command as much respect and loyalty as the . For over six decades, this high-performance, four-seat, single-engine workhorse has bridged the gap between the ubiquitous Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) and the complex, expensive Cessna 206 Stationair. skylane cessna 182

: While stable, the 182 is heavier and more complex than the 172. It may require continuous trimming in flight due to its massive airfoil and sensitivity to wind gusts. Common Issues Equipped with a Lycoming IO-540 air-cooled flat-six engine

A typical Skylane cruises at while burning about 12–14 gallons per hour. With standard 55-gallon tanks, you have a range of roughly 500–600 nautical miles with VFR reserves. That means flying from New York to Chicago non-stop without breaking a sweat. : While stable, the 182 is heavier and

: Aside from a brief hiatus from 1986 to 1996, the aircraft has remained in production, evolving from carbureted engines to modern fuel-injected systems like the Lycoming IO-540 found in recent models. Design and Specifications

The Skylane is not without its faults.