Cessna · 1961–1966

Cessna 182 Skylane (1961-1966)

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Specifications

Cruise

138KTAS

Range

615nm

Seats

Useful Load

1150lbs

Full-fuel payload

760lbs

Fuel Burn

12.5gph

Fuel Cap.

65gal

MPG

12.7mpg

Stall (Vs0)

49KIAS

T/O roll

690ft

Ldg roll

590ft

Power

230hp

Engine

piston single

Gear

Fixed

IFR

Yes

Pricing

Typical

$75k

Range

$52k – $115k

Annual all-in

~$14k/yr

All-in estimate at ~100 flying hours a year — fuel, annual inspection, engine reserve, insurance, and hangar. It scales with your actual hours, and insurance and hangar vary most by region and pilot.

Cost to own — estimate

Set your yearly hours and local fuel price. Fixed costs (insurance, hangar, annual inspection) don't change with hours; fuel and the engine reserve do.

Hours per year100

20300

Fuel price ($/gal)$6.50

$3$10

Fuel (12.5 gph): $8,125
Engine reserve (toward overhaul): $2,133
Fixed (insurance, hangar, annual, subscriptions): $3,742
Total per year: $14,000
Per flight hour: $140
Miles flown / year (at cruise): 15,881 mi
Cost per mile: $0.88/mi

Estimate, not a quote — insurance and hangar (the fixed bucket) vary most by region and pilot. Anchored to our model figure at 100 hrs and $6.50/gal.

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Strengths

Modern Omni-Vision cockpit with excellent visibility
Higher gross weight (2,800 lbs post-182E) enables comfortable 4-seat loading with fuel and baggage
Proven O-470-L engine with good parts availability
Approximately 7,500 produced across 1961–1966 span ensures support ecosystem

Weaknesses

Original rear window seals prone to drying and cracking; water intrusion to baggage area common
O-470-L parts (magnetos, fuel pump components) increasingly scarce vs. later O-470-R models
Electrical system evolution across six variants requires careful pre-buy verification on circuit breakers (1964+)
Gross weight and W&B certification can be non-standard on retrofitted examples

Overview

The 1961-1966 Cessna 182 covers six model years (182C through 182H) during which the airplane gained its "modern" cockpit appearance. The 1961 182C introduced the Omni-Vision rear window -- the wraparound rear window that has defined the 182's look ever since. The 1966 182H was the last 182 with the O-470-L engine before the 182J (1967) introduced the upgraded O-470-R.

Across these six variants, the airframe was refined annually with progressively higher gross weights (2,650 → 2,800 lbs), improved interiors, and electrical refinements. Approximately 7,500 examples were produced across this six-year span.

Variants & History

Variant	Years	Engine	HP	Gross	Key Changes
182C	1961	O-470-L	230	2,650	Omni-Vision wraparound rear window (new). Redesigned forward windshield.
182D	1962	O-470-L	230	2,650	Refined panel. Key-operated starter standard.
182E	1962-1963	O-470-L	230	2,800	Gross weight +150 lbs to 2,800. Major useful-load improvement.
182F	1964	O-470-L	230	2,800	Circuit breakers replace fuses. Improved interior.
182G	1965	O-470-L	230	2,800	Electric flaps standard.
182H	1966	O-470-L	230	2,800	Final year with O-470-L. Last pre-O-470-R model.

The 1961 Omni-Vision change (also introduced on the 172D in 1963 and the 150F in 1965) transformed the 182's cockpit from the dim, fastback feel of the 182/A/B to the airy, light-filled cabin that all subsequent 182s share. The 1962 182E's gross weight bump from 2,650 to 2,800 lbs added 150 lbs of useful load -- enough for an additional 180-lb adult or 25 gallons of fuel.

By the end of this era (1966 182H), the 182 had its modern appearance, gross weight, and electrical system. Only the engine upgrade (to O-470-R in 1967) and subsequent airframe refinements (tubular gear, Camber-Lift wing) remained.

Performance

138 KTAS cruise (slight improvement over early 182 due to refined cowling), 980 FPM climb at 2,800 lb gross, 12.5 GPH. Useful load at 2,800 lbs gross: ~1,150 lbs -- comfortable four-place loading with full fuel and baggage.

Real-world cruise: 132-138 KTAS at 65% power, burning 11.5-12.5 GPH. Range with reserves at standard 65-gallon tanks: ~615 NM.

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Maintenance & Support

Identical to 182A/B. See cessna-182-straight-tail for engine notes. Field overhaul $28,000-$36,000.

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Valuation Factors

Condition	Price Range
Project / needs engine	$40,000-$55,000
Flying but tired	$52,000-$72,000
Well-maintained	$68,000-$95,000
Restored / upgraded	$90,000-$130,000

This era tracks $5,000-$15,000 above the early 182/A/B due to the higher gross weight (post-182E), Omni-Vision cockpit, and modern electrical. The 182H specifically is sometimes valued slightly below 182J/K because of the older O-470-L vs the higher-time-between-overhaul O-470-R.

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ADs & Common Problems

Universal Cessna 182 pre-buy concerns apply. Era-specific:

Omni-Vision window seals: Original 1961-1966 rear window seals are likely dry and cracked. Water intrusion damage to rear baggage area is common.
Circuit breaker panel (1964+): 182F and later have circuit breakers; verify all breakers function and reset cleanly.
Gross weight verification (1962+): 182E and later had higher gross weight; verify the airworthiness certificate matches the actual configuration (some retrofitted aircraft may have non-standard W&B).
O-470-L availability: Parts availability is good but some accessory components are increasingly scarce. Verify magneto and fuel pump parts traceability.

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