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 Skylane is a significantly improved and highly satisfying step-up from the 172, known for its remarkable versatility and performance.
- It offers a strong combination of speed, load-hauling capability, roominess, and ruggedness, making it suitable for diverse operations, including dirt and gravel strips.
- With over 23,237 units built since 1956 and remaining in production, the 182 is one of Cessna's most popular and enduring models, also serving as a basis for the 206 and 210.
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