Cessna 182T Skylane vs Cirrus SR22 / SR22T
Head-to-head — specs, at a glance.
iCessna 182T Skylane
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).
- +Current production 182 with factory G1000/G1000 NXi glass cockpit
- +GFC 700 autopilot integrated; modern avionics capability without retrofit
- +Proven IO-540 engine, well-supported with 2,000 hr TBO
- !G1000 database and software updates require ongoing subscription and maintenance
- !GFC 700 autopilot repairs are specialized and costly
- !IO-540 cylinders can develop compression issues at mid-time; expensive overhaul ($32K–$42K)
Cirrus SR22 / SR22T
The Cirrus SR22 is the best-selling GA aircraft in the world — a distinction it has held for over 20 consecutive years. Introduced in 2001 as a more powerful version of the SR20, the SR22 pairs a Continental IO-550-N (310HP) with the composite airframe, CAPS parachute, and Garmin glass cockpit to create the definitive modern piston single.
- +World's best-selling GA aircraft with 8,000+ built and proven track record
- +CAPS parachute safety system (250+ lives saved); deployment available through most flight regimes
- +Exceptional speed and range for piston single (SR22T: 213 KTAS, 1,046 nm)
- !CAPS repack mandatory every 10 years at $18,000–$20,000; budget $2,000/year reserves
- !Composite airframe requires certified technicians; impact damage expensive ($5,000–$15,000+ per incident)
- !Turbo models demand careful temperature management; expensive engine overhauls ($42,000–$48,000)
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