The 182 is a true four-seater with performance only a few steps below that of an entry-level retractable

General Information
  • $78/dry TACH. Pilots top off tanks before putting it back.
  • This plane requires a 1 hour checkout with 10 hours prior experience in a 182 or a 2 hour checkout and a questionnaire for each: General Questionnaire
  • Registration, Airworthiness, and 337s from the plane are in the plane.
  • Digital POH here: 182 POH (Does not replace the physical POH for flight)
Aircraft Data
  • 1968 182L Skylane
  • Continental O-470-R
  • 230 HP
  • Top Speed: 148 kts
  • Empty Weight: 1620 lbs
  • Cruise Speed: 141 kts
  • Fuel Capacity: 65 gal
  • Stall Speed (dirty): 48 kts
  • Ground Roll: 625 ft
  • Over 50 ft obstacle: 1205 ft
  • Over 50 ft obstacle: 1350 ft
  • Rate Of Climb: 980 fpm
  • Ceiling: 18900 ft
V Speeds
  • VSO: 48 Knots
  • VS1: 56 Knots
  • VR: 52 Knots
  • VX: 61 Knots
  • VY: 78 Knots
  • VFE: 139 Knots
  • VA: 94 Knots (Max Gross)
  • VNO: 139 Knots
  • VNE: 172 Knots
  • Max. Dem. X-wind: 15 Knots
  • Best Glide: 70 Knots (Max Gross)
Weight & Balance

The following is general reference only, and is not a replacement for the POH.

  • Useful Load: 1034.65 lbs
  • Empty Weight: 1725.85 lbs
  • CG Arm: 38.62 inches
  • Moment: 66644.05
  • Oil: Club Target is >= 7Qt before take-off, Max fill 9qt, Minimum 6 qts.
    • Phillips XC 20W-50 (blue bottle)
  • Baggage: 120 lbs
  • Tanks: 65 Gal

Hangar Address

Denton Airport

US Jet Center

T-Hangar 18