Cessna 1979 182 Turbo Skylane RG

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This article provides detailed specifications for the 1979 Cessna 182 Turbo Skylane RG, featuring a 235 horsepower Lycoming O-540 engine and retractable landing gear.
It is a 4-seater aircraft with a useful load of 1256 lbs and a fuel capacity of 88 gallons.
Key performance metrics include a maximum cruise speed of 173 knots and a range of up to 905 nautical miles (at 65% power with reserve).
The aircraft boasts a 20,000 ft service ceiling, a best rate of climb of 1040 fpm, and relatively short takeoff and landing ground rolls of 820 ft and 600 ft, respectively.

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Cessna 1979 182 Turbo Skylane RG

Engine make/model:

Lyc. O-540-L3C5D

Horsepower:

235

TBO hrs.:

2000

Propeller:

Const. spd.

Landing gear type:

Tri/Retr.

Gross weight (lbs.):

3100

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

1844

Useful load, std. (lbs.):

1256

Fuel (gals.):

Wingspan:

35 ft. 10 in.

Overall length:

28 ft. 7.5 in.

Height:

8 ft. 11 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

174

Seating capacity:

Cabin width (in.):

Cabin height (in.):

48.5

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

200

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (kts.):

75% power:

173

65% power:

162

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):

75% power:

825

65% power:

905

Fuel consumption (gph):

75% power:

14.2

65% power:

12.4

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

6 hrs.

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

Best rate of climb (fpm):

1040

Service ceiling (ft.):

20,000

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

820

Landing ground roll (ft.):

600