Skylane JT-A

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The 2013 Cessna Skylane JT-A features an SMA diesel engine running on Jet A fuel, whereas the 2012 Turbo Skylane is powered by a Lycoming engine requiring 100LL avgas.
The JT-A model offers a longer Time Between Overhaul (2400 hours vs. 2000 hours) and a more efficient cruise fuel burn (11 gph vs. 13 gph) compared to the Turbo Skylane.
Both aircraft share identical dimensions, seating capacity, and maximum takeoff weight, with very similar overall performance metrics, though the Turbo Skylane has slightly more horsepower and a higher payload with full standard fuel.

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2013 Cessna Skylane JT-A and 2012 Cessna Turbo Skylane

2013 Cessna Skylane JT-A

2012 Cessna Turbo Skylane

Engine(s) make/model:

SMA SR-305-230E-C1

Lyc TIO-540-AK1A

Horsepower:

230

235

TBO (hrs.) :

2400

2000

Fuel Type:

Jet A

100LL

Max Takeoff Weight (lbs.) :

3100

3100

Empty Weight (lbs.):

2100 (est)

2095

Useful Load, Std. (lbs.):

1000

1005

Usable Fuel, Std. (gals./lbs.):

87/592 (@6.8 lbs./gal.)

87/522

Payload, Full Std. Fuel (lbs.):

408

483

Wingspan (ft.):

36

36

Overall Length:

28 ft. 5 in.

28 ft. 5 in.

Height:

9 ft. 4 in.

9 ft. 4 in.

Wing Area (sq. ft.):

174

174

Wing Loading (lbs./sq. ft.):

17.8

17.8

Power Loading (lbs./hp):

13.5

13.2

Seating Capacity:

4

4

Cabin Width (in.):

42

42

Cabin Height (in.):

48.5

48.5

PERFORMANCE

Cruise Speed, 20,000 ft. @75% (kts):

157

159

Cruise Fuel Burn (gph-lbs./hr.):

11/75

13.0/78

Best Rate Of Climb, SL (fpm):

1000

1040

Max Operating Altitude (ft.):

20,000

20,000

V_so (kts.):

41

41

Takeoff Over 50 ft. (ft.):

1385

1385

Landing Over 50 ft. (ft.):

1350

1385

Source:

Cessna Aircraft

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