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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.
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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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