Cessna 1965 182H Skylane

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Key Takeaways:

The article details the specifications for the 1965 Cessna 182H Skylane, a 4-seat, fixed-gear aircraft.
It is powered by a 230 HP Continental O-470R engine, with a useful load of 1240 lbs and a 79-gallon fuel capacity.
Key performance figures include a cruise speed of 140 knots (75% power), a maximum range of 735 nautical miles (65% power), and an endurance of over 5 hours.
The aircraft boasts a service ceiling of 18,900 ft and short takeoff (625 ft) and landing (590 ft) ground rolls.

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Cessna 1965 182H Skylane

Engine make/model:

Cont. O-470R

Horsepower:

230

TBO hrs.:

1500

Propeller:

Const. spd.

Landing gear type:

Tri/Fixed

Gross weight (lbs.):

2800

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

1560

Useful load, std. (lbs.):

1240

Fuel (gals.):

79

Wingspan:

36 ft. 2 in.

Overall length:

27 ft. 10 in.

Height:

9 ft.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

174

Seating capacity:

4

Cabin width (in.):

45

Cabin height (in.):

46

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

120

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (kts.):

75% power:

140

65% power:

133

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):

75% power:

655

65% power:

735

Fuel consumption (gph):

75% power:

13.9

65% power:

12.1

Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve):

5 hrs. 12 mins.

Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots):

48

Best rate of climb (fpm):

980

Service ceiling (ft.):

18,900

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

625

Landing ground roll (ft.):

590