Cessna · 2001+
Cessna 182T Skylane
Specifications
Performance
Cruise
145KTAS
Range
915nm
Climb
924fpm
Ceiling
18,100ft
Fuel Burn
13.5gph
Fuel Cap.
87gal
MPG
12.4mpg
Stall (Vs0)
49KIAS
T/O roll
795ft
Ldg roll
590ft
Size & weight
Seats
4
Useful Load
1200lbs
Full-fuel payload
678lbs
Max gross
3,100lbs
Wingspan
36ft
Length
29ft
Engine
Engine
Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5
Power
230hp
TBO
2,000hrs
Overhaul
$52k
Owning it
Hull insurance
$3k/yr
Parts
excellent
Mechanics
universal
Gear
Fixed
IFR
Yes
Category
certified
Full specification
V-speeds
Airframe
- Empty weight
- 1,900 lbs
- Max fuel weight
- 522 lbs
- Height
- 9.3 ft
- Wing position
- high
Obstacle performance
- Takeoff over 50 ft
- 1,385 ft
- Landing over 50 ft
- 1,335 ft
Paperwork
- Type certificate
- 3A13
- Certification basis
- Part 23
These figures are typical for the model, not a specification for any individual aircraft. Real-world numbers vary with year, installed equipment, weight, modifications and engine condition — often by more than you would expect. Use them to compare types, and confirm anything you would act on against the Pilot's Operating Handbook for that specific airframe and a prebuy inspection.
Pricing
Typical
$320k
Range
$220k – $470k
Annual all-in
~$31k/yr
All-in at ~100 flying hours a year, using the midpoint of each range — the same figures broken out under “Cost to own” below. Your number will differ, and mostly for two reasons. Experience sets your insurance: a 2,000-hour pilot with recent training pays 30–40% less than a 200-hour owner, and student owners pay 20–40% more — on the same aircraft that is often a doubling. Location sets your hangar: a T-hangar runs $200–400 a month in the Midwest against $400–1,500 in a coastal metro, and an outside tie-down is less again. Engine reserves move too — a local shop reusing your serviceable cylinders can come in 30–50% under the national specialty-shop pricing we quote, though you trade the warranty and turnaround that comes with it. Reserves are money set aside toward a future overhaul, not a bill this year, and the annual inspection figure is the shop’s labor to look — whatever they find is separate.
Cost to own — estimate
Set your yearly hours and local fuel price. Fixed costs (insurance, hangar, annual inspection) don't change with hours; fuel, maintenance and the engine reserve do.
- Fuel (13.5 gph)
- $8,775
- Engine reserve
- $2,600
- Propeller reserve
- $175
- Maintenance, parts & wear items ($12/hr)
- $1,200
- Insurance
- $2,900–$8,000
- Hangar
- $6,264–$15,660
- Annual inspection (labor only)
- $1,200
- Databases & subscriptions
- $400
- Total per year
- $30,762
- Per flight hour
- $308
- Miles flown / year (at cruise)
- 16,686 mi
- Cost per mile
- $1.84/mi
- Time in the air
- 2 hr 04 min
- Fuel burned
- 28 gal
- Out of pocket
- $264
Fuel, engine reserve and wear only. Insurance, hangar and the annual are already paid whether you make the trip or not, so they are not charged here.
Estimate, not a quote. Where a line shows a range, the total, per-hour and per-mile figures use its midpoint— insurance moves most with your experience and time in type, hangar with where you base the aircraft, so your own number could sit at either end. Annual inspection is the shop's labor to open and inspect — what they find is the maintenance line, which covers oil changes, plugs, tires, brakes, hoses, lights, a battery and vacuum pump amortised over their life, and the unscheduled squawks that are the largest and least predictable part of it. Reserves are sinking funds toward an overhaul, not a bill you pay this year — and note that a propeller is due on hours or calendar time, typically six years, so flying less does not put it off forever.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Overview
The 2001-present Cessna 182T is the current production 182 and the first Skylane with a glass cockpit (Garmin G1000) from the factory. The 182T inherited the 182S's airframe, Lycoming IO-540 engine, 3,100 lb gross, and 88+ gallon fuel system, then upgraded the panel to G1000 (and later G1000 NXi starting around 2014), added GFC 700 autopilot integration, and refined production quality. Approximately 1,200+ examples have been delivered through 2026, and production continues at modest volumes (40-80 units per year).
The 182T is the default current-production 182 for buyers wanting new or near-new Skylane capability. New 2024-2026 deliveries are roughly $700K-$800K equipped; well-equipped 5-15 year-old 182Ts trade in the $300K-$450K range. The G1000 (and especially G1000 NXi) is the dominant feature -- analog-panel 182s now feel decisively dated in comparison.
Variants & History
| Feature | 182S (1997-2000) | 182T (2001-present) | T182T (2001-present) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panel | Analog steam gauges | Garmin G1000 (2005+) / G1000 NXi (2014+) | G1000 / G1000 NXi |
| Autopilot | KAP-140 or none | GFC 700 integrated | GFC 700 |
| Engine | IO-540-AB1A5 230 HP | IO-540-AB1A5 230 HP | TIO-540-AK1A 235 HP turbocharged |
| Service ceiling | 18,100 ft | 18,100 ft | 20,000 ft+ (turbo) |
| Cruise (mid-altitude) | 145 KTAS | 145 KTAS | 160+ KTAS (turbo) |
| Fuel capacity | 88 gal | 92 gal (+4) | 92 gal |
| Price (used, well-equipped) | $170K-$230K | $280K-$450K | $350K-$550K |
| Price (new) | N/A (out of production) | ~$700K-$800K | ~$800K-$900K |
Performance
145 KTAS cruise, 924 FPM climb at 3,100 lb gross, 13.5 GPH. Service ceiling 18,100 ft. Range with reserves at 92 gallons: 915 NM at economy cruise.
Performance is essentially identical to 182S; the differentiator is the cockpit, autopilot, and production refinement. The G1000 NXi adds significant capability (VNAV, modern WAAS GPS approaches, ADS-B In/Out integration, weather datalink) that older 182S panels would require extensive retrofitting to match.
2005 Cessna 182T Skylane
G1000 Skylane · No Damage · Hangared
Avionics Ecosystem
The 182T panel evolved through three distinct generations:
| Era | Panel | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Steam gauge | Analog primary flight + GNS 530/430 | 2001-2004 (early 182T production) |
| G1000 (original) | Garmin G1000 PFD/MFD with GFC 700 | 2005-2013 |
| G1000 NXi | G1000 NXi with faster processing, modern graphics | 2014-present |
The 2001-2004 steam-gauge 182Ts are sometimes called "182S-spec airframes with 182T type designation." For pricing purposes, these trade closer to 182S levels ($170K-$230K) than to G1000 182Ts ($280K-$450K).
Maintenance & Support
Identical to 182S. See Cessna 182S Skylane (1997-2000) for engine notes. TBO 2,000 hours. Field overhaul: $45,000–$59,000.
2014 Cessna 182T Skylane
NXi · GFC 700 · Known-Ice TKS · Oxygen
Valuation Factors
| Configuration | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Early steam-gauge 182T (2001-2004) | $185,000-$240,000 |
| G1000 original (2005-2013) | $280,000-$385,000 |
| G1000 NXi (2014-2020) | $360,000-$465,000 |
| Late G1000 NXi (2021+) | $440,000-$570,000 |
| New from factory (2025-2026) | $700,000-$820,000 |
The 182T is one of the few certified GA airplanes still in active production. New 182T pricing has tracked roughly 3-5% inflation per year since 2010, while used pricing has appreciated faster (8-12% per year through 2024) due to the strong used-aircraft demand cycle.
ADs & Common Problems
182T pre-buy is straightforward compared to vintage 182s -- the airframes are post-2001 and well-supported -- but specific items to verify:
- G1000 version and database currency: Verify G1000 software version, navigation database subscription status, and any pending Garmin service bulletins.
- GFC 700 autopilot operation: Verify all autopilot modes function correctly during pre-buy test flight. GFC 700 repair is specialized.
- Engine cylinder compression and oil consumption: IO-540 cylinders can develop compression issues at mid-time; verify compressions and oil consumption history.
- Service bulletin compliance: Cessna issued several service bulletins for early-2000s 182Ts; verify all are complied with.
- Late-model paint quality: Some 2008-2012 production aircraft had paint adhesion issues; inspect for premature paint failure.
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