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