Base price for the Cessna Turbo Skylane T182T is $653,000. The non-turbo model starts at $600,000. [Courtesy: Textron Aviation]
Key Takeaways:
Textron Aviation is reintroducing the Cessna Turbo Skylane T182T to its lineup after a nearly decade-long hiatus, aiming to meet demand from pilots who operate in mountainous regions or prefer high-altitude cruising.
The updated four-seater features modern enhancements including the latest Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite, new interiors, an in-cabin oxygen system, a heated propeller, and a turbocharged Lycoming TIO-540 engine providing 235 hp up to 20,000 feet.
The previous model was discontinued in pursuit of an unsuccessful diesel-powered variant; Textron Aviation is now taking orders for the new Turbo Skylane T182T, with deliveries expected to begin early next year at a base price of $653,000.
Jonathan Welsh is Lead Editor of Aviation Consumer and a private pilot who worked as a reporter, editor and columnist with the Wall Street Journal for 21 years, mostly covering the auto industry. His passion for aviation began in childhood with balsa-wood gliders his aunt would buy for him at the corner store. Follow Jonathan on Twitter @JonathanWelsh4
