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Cessna 182
(VH-UTO)
The 'bigger' General Aviation Workhorse
The Cessna 182 is a popular aircraft which is still in production today. The C182 is a workhorse and is utilised for a multitude of different applications including training, station use, charter, private business transport, parachute jumping and others may be found on floats.
At the NQAC, the C182 is predominately used for CPL training and Manual Propeller Pitch Control endorsements and is available for private hire.
General Characteristics
Seating Capacity:
1 Pilot & 3 Passengers
Length:
28ft 6in
Height:
9ft 4in
Wingspan:
36ft
Basic Empty Weight:
821kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight:
1338kg
Useful Load:
517kg
Endorsements:
MPPC
Performance Characteristics
Engine:
Continental O-470-U
Horsepower:
230 BHP
Cylinders:
Six
Propeller:
2 Blade McCauley Constant Speed
Take-off Safety Speed:
59 knots
Vx (Best Angle of Climb):
54 knots
Vy (Best Rate of Climb):
78 knots
Vso (Stall Speed Clean):
48 knots
Cruise Speed:
135 knots
Service Ceiling:
14000'
Fuel Burn:
55 litres / hour
Fuel Capacity:
333 litres
Fuel Type:
Aviation Gasoline 100LL
Maximum Range:
815nm
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