Cessna 1997 182 Skylane

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Key Takeaways:

The article details the specifications for the 1997 Cessna 182 Skylane, powered by a 230-horsepower Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5 engine.
This 4-seater aircraft has a useful load of 1,219 lbs and a fuel capacity of 88 gallons, offering a maximum range of 870 nautical miles (at 65% power with reserve) and an endurance of over 6 hours.
Key performance figures include a cruise speed of up to 140 knots (at 75% power), a service ceiling of 18,100 ft, and relatively short takeoff (795 ft) and landing (540 ft) ground rolls.

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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