Cessna 1997 182 Skylane

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Key Takeaways:

The 1997 Cessna 182 Skylane is powered by a 230 horsepower Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5 engine, with a TBO of 2000 hours.
It is a 4-seater aircraft with a useful load of 1219 lbs, an empty weight of 1881 lbs, and a gross weight of 3100 lbs.
The aircraft has a cruise speed of 135-140 knots and a maximum range of 813-870 nautical miles, depending on power settings.
Notable performance includes a service ceiling of 18,100 feet, a best rate of climb of 924 fpm, and short takeoff and landing capabilities with ground rolls of 795 ft and 540 ft respectively.

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Cessna 1997 182 Skylane

Engine make/model:

Lyc. IO-540-AB1A5

Horsepower:

230

TBO hrs.:

2000

Propeller:

Const. spd.

Landing gear type:

Tri/Fixed

Gross weight (lbs.):

3100

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

1881

Useful load, std. (lbs.):

1219

Fuel (gals.):

88

Wingspan:

36 ft.

Overall length:

28 ft.

Height:

9 ft. 3 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

175.5

Seating capacity:

4

Cabin width (in.):

42

Cabin height (in.):

48

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

200

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (kts.):

75% power:

140

65% power:

135

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):

75% power:

813

65% power:

870

Fuel consumption (gph):

75% power:

13.5

65% power:

12.2

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

6 hrs. 12 mins.

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

46

Best rate of climb (fpm):

924

Service ceiling (ft.):

18,100

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

795

Landing ground roll (ft.):

540