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Cessna 182 Skylane

Cessna · C182

Step-up from the 172 with a bigger engine. Popular for recreational flying and aerial survey work.

A RECAT F piston with 1 engine that is limited to FL200. Cruises at just 145 kts, much slower than surrounding jet traffic. Touches down at just 65 kts.

1x PistonSmallRECAT FFL200 ceilingILS capable

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines1 x Piston
Weight classSmall (S)
RECAT-EU categoryF (Light)
Service ceiling20,000 ft (FL200)
Max climb rate920 fpm
Max descent rate1,000 fpm

Speed envelope

ParameterValue
Minimum speed49 kts
Landing speed65 kts
Cruise speed145 kts
Maximum speed150 kts

Runway requirements

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length2,795 ft (0.46 nm)
Landing field length2,491 ft (0.41 nm)

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationNo
SRS category1
LAHSO category2

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