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 enhanced and highly satisfying step-up from the 172, known for its superior power, speed, load capacity, roominess, and ruggedness for diverse terrains.
- It is an exceptionally popular and enduring aircraft, with over 23,237 units built since its 1956 first flight, and remains in production after being reintroduced by Cessna in the mid-'90s.
- The 182 also served as a foundational model, leading to the development of other successful Cessna aircraft like the 206 and 210.
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