Cessna 182 Skylane celebrates 70 years of proven performance

The Cessna Skylane, known for its impressive performance and rugged durability, is a trusted choice of aviators worldwide. Offering a balance of speed, maintainability and range, the high-performance, single-engine aircraft is celebrating 70 years of flight this month.

“The Skylane is designed to go the distance,” said Chris Crow, vice president, Piston & Utility Sales. “With modern avionics and a proven design, the 182 blends the latest innovations with a legacy of dependability.” 

First taking to the skies in September 1955, the Cessna 182, later known as the Skylane, remains popular with aviation enthusiasts and professionals alike. While there have been several variants of the aircraft since it entered into service, it continues to be regularly used by personal operators, cadet organizations and training programs around the world. With more than 23,000 units delivered, the Skylane has earned a reputation for reliability and adaptability. 

Originally developed due to market demand for a tricycle gear variant of the Cessna 180, the Skylane underscores Textron Aviation’s longstanding dedication to customer feedback. This commitment continues today in the modern features added to the aircraft last year, including powered headset jacks, black instrument panels and upgraded seats for comfort and durability. 

The Cessna Skylane is a high-performance, single-engine aircraft renowned for its reliability and versatility. Powered by a 230 horsepower Lycoming engine and featuring a McCauley three blade constant speed propeller, the aircraft delivers smooth climbs and impressive cruise speeds, making it an ideal choice for cross-country travel. With a maximum range of 915 nautical miles and a useful load of 1,110 pounds, the Skylane is designed to go the distance. Since the aircraft first took flight in 1955, it has been celebrated for its short takeoff distance and robust useful load. The Skylane is equipped with the advanced Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite, providing an enhanced cockpit interface with improved graphics, faster hardware and wireless connectivity. Learn more about the Cessna Skylane at https://cessna.txtav.com/en/piston/cessna-skylane.  

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We inspire the journey of flight. For more than 95 years, Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has empowered our collective talent across the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands to design and deliver the best aviation experience for our customers. With a range that includes everything from business jets, turboprops, and high-performance pistons, to special mission, military trainer and defense products, Textron Aviation has the most versatile and comprehensive aviation product portfolio in the world and a workforce that has produced more than half of all general aviation aircraft worldwide. Customers in more than 170 countries rely on our legendary performance, reliability and versatility, along with our trusted global customer service network, for affordable and flexible flight.   

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