The 182 is a beefier version of the 172, true, but by adding power and strength, Cessna took a product pretty good at most everything and created a step-up plane that was remarkably satisfying in just about every way. It is fast enough, it hauls a good load, it’s roomy, and it’s rugged enough for dirt and gravel. For many pilots, the 182 is an arrival, and its charms were no secret. Cessna has built more than 23,237 Skylanes. It is, indeed, one of the three models Cessna reintroduced when it restarted piston production in the mid-’90s. Cessna also used the 182 as the jumping-off point for the development, through a short intermediate step or two, into the 206 and the 210. First flight: 1956. Number built: More than 23,237. Status: In production.
Cessna 182 Skylane
Key Takeaways:
- The Cessna 182 is a highly versatile and satisfying step-up aircraft, offering increased power, speed, payload capacity, roominess, and ruggedness compared to the 172.
- Extremely popular, over 23,237 Skylanes have been built since 1956, and it remains in production as one of the key models reintroduced by Cessna.
- Its robust design also served as a foundational platform for the development of the Cessna 206 and 210 aircraft.
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