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Cessna 182 specs

Four-seat high-wing Skylane; more useful load and power than a 172, ~145 kt cruise, fixed gear.

Cost to own a Cessna 182

The 182 is a do-everything family hauler. Operating costs sit between a 172 and a complex single — a partnership keeps the hangar and insurance manageable while you split real flying hours.

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Cessna 182 key specifications

Seats
4
Engine
Lycoming IO-540 (182T)
Horsepower
230 hp
Cruise speed
~145 kt
Range
~930 nm
Useful load
~1,100 lb
Fuel (usable)
87 gal
Landing gear
Fixed tricycle

Representative figures for a popular Cessna 182 variant — exact specs vary by model year, engine, and avionics configuration.

What's different about the Cessna 182

  • The 172's bigger sibling: more horsepower and a constant-speed prop deliver real four-seats-with-bags useful load.
  • Carries four adults, full fuel, and baggage — a genuine family hauler rather than a two-plus-light-bags compromise.
  • Nose-heavy on landing and thirstier to operate; rewards trim discipline with stable, capable IFR cross-country manners.

Compare the Cessna 182

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About the Cessna 182

The Cessna 182 Skylane is the do-everything member of the high-wing Cessna family — more power, more useful load, and more speed than the 172 it resembles, while keeping the same forgiving high-wing manners and fixed gear. With a constant-speed prop and a strong climb, it comfortably carries four people and real baggage out of shorter or higher fields, which has made it a perennial favorite for families and traveling pilots.

Operating costs sit between a 172 and a complex retractable single, so the 182 is meaningfully more airplane without stepping into twin-class budgets. A partnership keeps the hangar, insurance, and annual manageable while partners split genuine flying hours — and because the type is so widely supported, maintenance stays predictable and resale demand stays deep.

Cessna 182 market snapshot

From 91 priced Cessna 182 listings on the market right now.

Median asking price
$198,000
Average asking price
$247,841
Lowest asking price
$70,000
Highest asking price
$719,900

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Cessna 182 — frequently asked questions

Quick answers for buyers and prospective co-owners.

What is the Cessna 182 good for?

The Skylane is a do-everything four-seat high-wing hauler — more useful load and power than a 172, a ~145 kt cruise, and fixed gear that keeps it simple. It is a favorite family airplane.

How much does it cost to own a Cessna 182?

Operating costs sit between a 172 and a complex single. A partnership keeps the hangar and insurance manageable while partners split real flying hours.

Is the 182 better than a 172?

It is not "better," it is bigger — more power, more load, and faster, which makes it the better choice if you regularly fly four people or out of high or short fields. The 172 is cheaper to run and easier for a brand-new pilot.

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