Textron Aviation is returning the Cessna Turbo Skylane T182T to its piston product lineup.
Originally introduced in 2001, production of the Turbo Skylane T182T was paused in 2013 while the company “focused on the addition of a wide range of product developments,” according to company officials.
That was the year Textron Aviation reached an agreement to purchase Beechcraft, bringing the King Air, Baron, and Bonanza under the same umbrella as Cessna aircraft.
The Cessna Skylane, with its normally aspirated Lycoming engine, has been in production since 1956 with more than 23,000 delivered.
The company is now taking orders for the the updated Turbo Skylane, with deliveries expected to begin in early 2023.
Updated with the latest avionics suite and interiors, the Turbo Skylane’s turbocharged engine “delivers exceptional power, generating optimal climb rates and faster cruise speeds, as well as enhanced utility for operations from high-altitude airfields,” Textron Aviation officials said.
“The turbocharger adds another level of performance to an already exceptional aircraft,” said Ron Draper, president and CEO, Textron Aviation. “The Cessna Skylane is a remarkably instinctive aircraft to operate, and the turbocharged engine provides even greater performance that enhances the overall flying experience.”
The updated Turbo Skylane features the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite, a heated propeller, and an in-cabin oxygen system. It is powered by the Lycoming TIO-540 engine and is equipped with a Hartzell Engine Technologies (HET) turbocharger, providing the aircraft with 235 horsepower up to 20,000 feet.
The additional power is especially beneficial for pilots flying over mountainous regions or for cruising at higher altitudes, company officials noted.
Just The Facts
According to company officials, the Turbo Skylane T182T has:
- Seating capacity for four
- An estimated range of 971 miles
- A certified ceiling of 20,000 feet
- Maximum speed of 165 knots
- The Lycoming engine is outfitted with a constant-speed, three-blade, electric de-ice McCauley propeller.
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