Q&A

What is the difference between a Cessna 172 and a Cessna 182?

What is the difference between a Cessna 172 and a Cessna 182?

The main difference between the 172 and the 182 is that you do not have a control for a variable pitch propeller. In the center console, you will see that there is only a throttle and a mixture for adjustment. Other than that, the two are nearly similar in size and shape. The Cessna 172 is the smaller one of the two.

How fast is a c182?

270 km/h
Cessna 182 Skylane/Top speed

How safe is Cessna 182?

The Cessna 182 Skylane is a favorite for cross-country travelers as well as for transitioning pilots. Its excellent safety record attests to its reliability and structural integrity. First built in 1956, and still manu- factured today, approximately 13,000 Skylanes currently are on the FAA Aircraft Registry.

When did the first Cessna 182 come out?

Introduced in 1956, the 182 has been produced in a number of variants, including a version with retractable landing gear, and is the second most popular Cessna model still in production, after the 172 . The Cessna 182 was introduced in 1956 as a tricycle gear variant of the 180.

What kind of engine does a Cessna 182 Skylane have?

Cessna 182 Skylane. Four-seat light aircraft with fixed landing gear, powered by a 230 hp (172 kW) Continental O-470-R or O-470-S piston engine, gross weight 2,950 lb (1,338 kg) for take-off and 2,800 lb (1,270 kg) for landing. Certified on 17 September 1969.

What’s the difference between a Cessna 172 and 182?

The model designation nomenclature differs from some other Cessna models with optional retractable gear. For instance the retractable version of the Cessna 172 was designated as the 172RG, whereas the retractable gear version of the Cessna 182 is the R182.

How tall is the wing span of a Cessna 182?

Specifications (Cessna 182T) Data from Cessna and AOPA. General characteristics. Crew: 1; Capacity: 3 passengers; Length: 29 ft 0 in (8.84 m) Wingspan: 36 ft 0 in (10.97 m) Height: 9 ft 4 in (2.84 m) Wing area: 174 sq ft (16.2 m 2) Empty weight: 1,970 lb (894 kg) Max takeoff weight: 3,100 lb (1,406 kg)