Cessna SKYLANE RG R182 Owner's manual

PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
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Cessna.
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SKYLANE RG
1978 MODEL R182
R18200450
Serial No. _
Registration
No 1'113 3_B_h' _
THIS HANDBOOK INCLUDES THE MATERIAL REQUIRED
TO BE FURNISHED TO THE PILOT BY CAR PART 3
COPYRIGHT, 1977
CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
WICHITA, KANSAS, USA
01115-13 -RPC-600-11!77

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CESSNA
MODEL R182
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NOTE: This handbook will be kept current by Service Letters published by Cessna
Aircraft Company. These are distributed to Cessna Dealers and to those who
subscribe through the Owner Follow-Up System. If you are not receiving
subscription service,
you will want to keep in touch with your Cessna Dealer for
information concerning the revision status of the handbook. Subsequent
revisions should be examined immediately after receipt; the handbook should
not be used for operational purposes until it has been updated to a current status.
On arevised page, the portion of the text or illustration affected by the revision is
indicated by avertical line in the outer margin of the page.
Dates
of issue for original and revised pages are:
Original ... 0 ... 10 October 1977
THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES IN THIS HANDBOOK IS 312, CONSISTING OF THE
FOLLOWING. THIS TOTAL INCLUDES THE SUPPLEM[NTS PROVIDED IN SECTION 9
WHICH COVER OPTIONAL SYSTEMS AVAILABLE IN THE AIRPLANE.
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CESSNA
MODEL R182
CONGRATULATIONS
CONGRATULATIONS
• • ••
V\elcome to the ranks of Cessna owners! Your Cessna has been designed and
constructed to give you the most in performance, economy, and comfort. It is our desire that
you will find flying it, either for business or pleasure, apleasant and profitable experience.
This Pilot's Operating Handbook has been prepared as a guide to help you get the most
pleasure and utility from your airplane. It contains information about your Cessna's
equipment, operating procedures, and performance; and suggestions for its servicing and
Cdre. We urge you to read it from cover to cover, and to refer to it frequently,
Our interest in your flying pleasure has not ceased with your purchase of aCessna.
World-wide, the Cessna Dealer Organization backed by the Cessna Customer Services
Department stands ready to serve you. The following services are offered by most Cessna
Dealers:
•THE CESSNA WARRANTY, which provides coverage for parts and labor, is available at
Cessna Dealers
worldwide. Specific benefits and provisions of warranty, plus other
important benefits for you, are contained in your Customer Care Program book,
supplied with your airplane. Warrantv service is available to you at authorized Cessna
Dealers throughout the world upon presentation of your Customer Care Card which
establishes your eligibility under the warranty.
•FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL to provide you with courteous expert service.
•FACTORY APPROVED SERVICE
EQUIPMENT to provide you efficient and accurate
workmanship.
• A STOCK OF GENUINE CESSNA SERVICE PARTS on hand when you need them.
•THE LATEST AUTHORITATIVE INFORMATION FOR SERVICING CESSNA AIR-
PLANES, since Cessna Dealers have all of the Service Manuals and Parts Catalogs, kept
current by Service Letters and Service News Letters, published by Cessna Aircraft
Company.
We urge all Cessna owners to use the Cessna Dealer Organization to the fullest.
A current Cessna Dealer Directory accompanies your new airplane. The Directory is
revised frequently, and a current copy can be obtained from your Cessna Dealer. Make your
Directory one of your cross-country flight planning aids; a warm welcome awaits you at
every Cessna Dealer.

PERFORMANCE-
SPECIFICATIONS
CESSNA
MODEL R182
PERFORMANCE -SPECIFICATIONS
SPEED:
Maximum at Sea Level ................
Cruise, 75o/c Power at 7500 Ft .
CRUISE: Recommended lean mixture with fuel allowance for
engine start, taxi, takeoff, climb and 45 minutes
reserve at 45% power.
75CJt Power at 7500 Ft
56 Gallons Usable Fuel
75c /c Power at 7500 Ft
75 Gallons Usable Fuel
Maximum Range at 10,000 Ft
56 Gallons Usable Fuel
Maximum Range at 10,000 Ft
75 Gallons Usable Fuel
RATE OF CLIMB AT SEA LEVEL
SERVICE CEILING
TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE:
Ground Roll ......
Total Distance Over 50-Ft Obstacle
LANDING PERFORMANCE:
Ground Roll ..........
Total Distance Over 50-Ft Obstacle
STALL SPEED (CAS):
Flaps Up, Power Off
Flaps Down, Power Off
MAXIMUM WEIGHT:
Ramp .
Takeoff or Landing . .
STANDARD EMPTY WEIGHT:
Skylane RG .....
Skylane RG II
MAXIMUM USEFUL LOAD:
Skylane RG .....
Skylane RG II
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
WING LOADING: Pounds/ Sq Ft
POWER LOADING: Pounds/ HP
FUEL CAPACITY: Total
Standard Tanks
Long Range Tanks
OIL CAPACITY
ENGINE: Avco Lycoming
235 BHP at 2400 RPM
PROPELLER: Constant Speed, Diameter
Range
T'me
Range
Tme
Range
Tlme
Range
Tme
.160 KNOTS
.156 KNOTS
520 NM
3.4 HRS
740 NM
4.8 HRS
655 NM
5.3 HRS
940 NM
7.5 HRS
1140 FPM
14,300 FT*
820
FT
1570 FT
600 FT
1320 FT
54 KNOTS
50 KNOTS
3112 LBS
3100 LBS
1734 LBS
1794 LBS
1378 LBS
1318 LBS
200 LBS
17.8
13.2
61 GAL.
80 GAL.
9 QTS
0-540-J3C5D
82 IN.
*The Service Ceiling is 18,000 ft if an optional EGT indicator is used to set
the mixture.
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CESSNA
MODEL R182
T ABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
GENERAL 1
LIMITATIONS 2
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3
NORMAL PROCEDURES 4
PERFORMANCE 5
WEIGHT & BALANCE/
EQUIPMENT LIST 6
AIRPLANE &SYSTEMS
DESCRIPTIONS 7
AIRPLANE HANDLING}
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE 8
SUPPLEMENTS
(Optional Systems Description
& Operating Procedures) 9
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CESSNA
MODEL R182
SECTION 1
GENERAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1
GENERAL
Page
Three View 1-2
Introduction 1-3
Descriptive Data 1-3
Engine 1-3
Propeller 1-3
Fuel . . . 1-3
Oil 1-4
Maximum Certificated Weights 1-5
Standard Airplane Weights 1-5
Cabin And Entry Dimensions .1-5
Baggage Space And Entry Dimensions 1-5
Specific Loadings 1-5
Symbols, Abbreviations And Terminology 1-0
General Airspeed Terminology And Symbols 1-6
Meteorological Terminology 1-7
Engine Power Terminology ........ 1-7
Airplane Performance And Flight Planning Terminology 1-7
Weight And Balance Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
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SECTION 1
GENERAL
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MAX.6'-lO"
Figure 1-1. Three View
CESSNA
MODEL R182
NOTES
Wing span
shown ..... Ith nrobe
lights Installed
MaxImum height 5hown With
nose gear (jepressed. all tires
and nose strut properly inflated
and Hashing ~ inst.-IIE1d.
3. Wheel base length is 65".
4. Propeller ground clearance is
il 11 1/2"
5. Wing arell ., 174 $Quare feet.
6. MlnllTlUm lurning radius
(.plvot po,nt to oo~(d
wing lip) is 27',

CESSNA
MODEL R182
INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1
GENERAL
This handbook contains 9 sections, and includes the material required
to be furnished to the pilot by CAR Part 3. It also contains supplemental
data supplied by Cessna Aircraft Company.
Section 1 provides basic data and information of general interest. It
also contains definitions or explanations of sYmbols, abbreviations, and
terminology commonly used.
DESCRIPTIVE DATA
ENGINE
Number of Engines: 1.
Engine Manufacturer: Avco Lycoming.
Engine Model Number: 0-540-J3C5D.
Engine Type: Normally-aspirated, direct-drive, air-cooled, horizontally-
opposed, carburetor equipped, six-cylinder engine with 541.5 cu. in.
displacement.
Horsepower Rating and Engine Speed: 235 rated BHP at 2400 RPM.
PROPELLER
Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division.
Propeller Model Number: B2D34C214/90DHB-8.
Number of Blades: 2.
Propeller Diameter, Maximum: 82 inches.
Minimum: 80.5 inches.
Propeller Type: Constant speed and hydraulically actuated, with a low
pitch setting of 15.8° and a high pitch setting of 29.4° (30 inch station).
FUEL
Approved Fuel Grades (and Colors):
100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue).
100 (Formerly 100/130) Grade Aviation Fuel (Green).
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SECTION 1
GENERAL
Fuel Capacity:
Standard Tanks:
Total Capacity: 61 gallons.
Total Capacity Each Tank: 30.5 gallons.
Total Usable: 56 gallons.
Long Range Tanks:
Total Capacity: 80 gallons.
Total Capacity Each Tank: 40 gallons.
Total Usable: 75 gallons.
NOTE
CESSNA
MODEL R182
To ensure maximum fuel capacity when refueling, place
the fuel selector valve in either LEFT or RIGHT position to
prevent cross-feeding.
OIL
Oil Grade (Specification):
MIL-L-6082 Aviation Grade Straight Mineral Oil: Use to replenish
supply during first 25 hours and at the first 25-hour oil change.
Continue to use until a total of 50 hours has accumulated or oil
consumption has stabilized.
NOTE
The airplane was delivered from the factory with a corro-
sion preventive aircraft engine oil. This oil should be
drained after the first 25 hours of operation.
MIL-L-22851 Ashless Dispersant Oil: This oil must be used after first
50 hours or oil consumption has stabilized.
Recommended Viscosity For Temperature Range:
MIL-L-6082 Aviation Grade Straight Mineral Oil:
SAE 50 above 16°C (60°F).
SAE 40 between -1°C (30°F) and 32°C (90°F).
SAE 30 between -18°C (O°F) and 21°C (70°F).
SAE 20 below -12°C (10°F).
MIL-L-22851 Ashless Dispersant Oil:
SAE 40 or SAE 50 above 16°C (60°F).
SAE 40 between -1°C (30°F) and 32°C (90°F).
SAE 30 or SAE 40 between -18°C (O°F) and 21°C (70°F).
SAE 30 below -12°C (lOOF).
Oil Capacity:
Sump: 8 Quarts.
Total: 9 Quarts.
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CESSNA
MODEL R182
MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED WEIGHTS
SECTION 1
GENERAL
Takeoff: 3100 lbs.
Landing: 3100 Ibs.
Weight in Baggage Compartment:
Baggage Area "A" (or passenger on child's seat) - Station 82 to 110: 120
lbs. See note below.
Baggage Area "B" - Station 110 to 134: 80 lbs. See note below.
NOTE
The maximum combined weight capacity for baggage
areas A and B is 200 lbs.
STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS
Standard Empty Weight, Sky lane RG: 1734 lbs.
Sky lane RG II: 1794 lbs.
Maximum Useful Load, Skylane RG: 1378 lbs.
Skylane RG II: 1318 lbs.
CABIN AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS
Detailed dimensions of the cabin interior and entry door openings are
illustrated in Section 6.
BAGGAGE SPACE AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS
Dimensions of the baggage area and baggage door opening are
illustrated in detail in Section 6.
SPECIFIC LOADINGS
Wing Loading: 17.8 lbs./ sq. ft.
Power Loading: 13.2 lbs./hp,
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