Introduced in 1956, the 182 has been produced in a number of variants, including a version with fixed or retractable landing gear, with an ordinary piston engine with a carburetor, injection, turbocharger, or a diesel engine. It is the second most popular Cessna model, after the 172. It is still in production nowadays.

The version 182H, built-in 1964 is in the fleet of Aero Club Skopje since 2009 and it is used for: glider towing, skydiving, banner towing, application of bates-vaccines against fox rabies, aerial treatment against mosquitos, VIP transport, and for personal use.

General characteristics:

– capacity 3 passengers,

– length 8,6m, 

– wing span 10,9m,

– empty weight 730kg, 

– MTOW 1338kg.

Performance:

– 1x Continental O-470 six cylinders with a carburetor, 

– constant speed propeller, and water-cooled engine. 

– Max. power 230hp. Max. speed 270km/h,
– cruising speed (75% engine power, altitude 2000m) 259km/h,

– economy speed of 3000m 211km/h, range 1,100 to 1,865km.