Skylane Cessna 182 High Quality

The Skywagon King: Why the Cessna 182 Skylane Remains an Aviation Icon

Factory New (T182T / 182T) – $500,000+ (New)

• New from Textron. Comes with NXi avionics, autoland assist, air conditioning, and full warranty. For flight schools or wealthy owners.

A typical Skylane cruises at around 145 knots (roughly 167 mph) and offers a useful load often exceeding 1,100 pounds. This is the "magic number" for families. In a Skyhawk, filling the seats often means leaving the fuel tanks half-empty. In a Skylane, you can fill four seats, bring luggage, and still carry enough fuel for a respectable four-hour flight with reserves. This hauling capability turned the 182 into the favored tool for ranchers, pipeline inspectors, and weekend travelers alike. skylane cessna 182

Over the decades, the airframe underwent 23 distinct model revisions: CESSNA 182 Specifications, Performance, and Range The Skywagon King: Why the Cessna 182 Skylane

Avionics & Safety: Modern models (like the 2026 Skylane) often include advanced safety equipment like collision avoidance systems and autopiloting. Common Use Cases New from Textron

Where the 172 hums, the 182 growls. Under the cowling lives a 230-horsepower, fuel-injected Continental engine that transforms a Sunday putt into a legitimate utility vehicle. The Skylane doesn’t just fly; it hauls. With four adults, full fuel, and a couple of mountain bikes in the cavernous back seat, you still have room to spare. It climbs at over 1,000 feet per minute, bulldozing through turbulence that would bounce a smaller plane into the next county.

The "Skylane" name was coined to evoke a "sky highway" – smooth, stable, and capable.

The Skylane is a true four-adult aircraft, capable of carrying a full load of passengers and fuel—a feat many smaller singles cannot achieve. 182 Market Report & Tips - Cessna Owner Organization