Cessna 1979 182 Turbo Skylane RG

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The article provides detailed specifications for the 1979 Cessna 182 Turbo Skylane RG, a 4-seat aircraft featuring retractable landing gear.
It is powered by a 235 HP Lycoming O-540-L3C5D engine with a 2000-hour TBO, supporting a gross weight of 3100 lbs and a useful load of 1256 lbs.
Key performance figures include a cruise speed of up to 173 knots, a maximum range of 905 nautical miles, a service ceiling of 20,000 ft, and a best rate of climb of 1040 fpm.

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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.):

88

Wingspan:

35 ft. 10 in.

Overall length:

28 ft. 7.5 in.

Height:

8 ft. 11 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

174

Seating capacity:

4

Cabin width (in.):

42

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):

50

Best rate of climb (fpm):

1040

Service ceiling (ft.):

20,000

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

820

Landing ground roll (ft.):

600