Cessna 182 Texas Skyways O-550 Conversion N550TX

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Cessna 182 Texas Skyways O-550 Conversion (N550TX) is a 4-seat aircraft powered by a 285 HP Continental O-550 engine, with an average price of $145,400 including the conversion.
  • It delivers significantly enhanced performance, featuring a cruise speed of up to 162 knots and an impressive best rate of climb at 1600 fpm.
  • The converted aircraft boasts an extended range of up to 1084 nautical miles, a service ceiling of 22,000 feet, and strong short-field capabilities with 400 ft takeoff and 600 ft landing ground rolls.
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Average Price: $145,400 (w/O-550 conversion w/prop, including installation)
Engine make/model: Continental O-550-F/TS
Horsepower for Takeoff: 285
TBO hrs.: 2500
Fuel Type: 100LL
Propeller type: Hartzell/McCauley two- or three-blade
Landing Gear type: Tri/Fixed
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 2950/3100
Gross weight (lbs.): 2950/3100
Max landing weight (lbs.): 2950/3100
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1600
Usable fuel (gals.): 74
Oil capacity (qts.): 12
Wingspan: 36 ft.
Overall length: 28 ft. 1.5 in.
Height: 9 ft. 2 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 174
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 16.9
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 10.6
Wheel track: 9 ft. 1 in.
Wheel size (in.): 6
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin doors: 2
Cabin width (in.): 42
Cabin height (in.): 48.5
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 120
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed @ 6,500 ft. (kts.):
75% power: 162
65% power: 159
55% power: 148
Max range (w/ reserve)(88 gals.)(nm):
75% power: 850
65% power: 976
55% power: 1084
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 15
65% power: 13
55% power: 11
Estimated endurance (65%) (1-hr. reserve) (hrs): 5.7
Vs (kts.): 50
Vso (kts.): 45
Best rate of climb (fpm): 1600
Service ceiling (ft.): 22,000*
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 400
Landing ground roll (ft.): 600
Max level speed (knots): 170
* estimated

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