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Cessna Introduces Jet-A Skylane

Jet-A Cessna 182 Jim Koepnick
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Key Takeaways:

  • Cessna unveiled the Turbo 182 NXT, a new Jet-A (diesel) powered version of the venerable Skylane, which will replace the avgas-burning Turbo 182 model.
  • Equipped with a 230-horsepower SMA Safran diesel engine, the NXT offers enhanced performance, including increased speed (155 knots), range (1,160 nautical miles), and ceiling (20,000 feet).
  • A key benefit is significantly lower direct operating costs due to Jet-A fuel's typical affordability and wider availability, alongside environmental advantages like reduced emissions and noise.
  • The Turbo 182 NXT, featuring Garmin G1000 avionics, will be available in next year's second quarter for a base price of $515,000, signaling Cessna's strategic shift towards Jet-A fuel technology.
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Cessna Aircraft unveiled a Jet-A version of the venerable Skylane at Oshkosh on Monday, an airplane that will boost the 182’s max speed to 155 knots, high-speed range to 1,160 nautical miles and certified ceiling to 20,000 feet, all while burning just 11 gallons of jet fuel per hour.

The new model, called the Turbo 182 NXT, will be equipped with a 230-horsepower diesel engine from French manufacturer SMA Safran.

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