Four-seat turbocharged high-altitude touring aircraft · Single-engine piston aircraft · production 2023–present · See its reach on the 3D globe
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A Cessna T182T Turbo Skylane costs approximately $755k (€699k) to $903k (€836k) to buy at 2026 market values, and about $56k (€52k) a year to own flying 80 hours, roughly $697 (€645) per flight hour all-in. It seats 4, cruises at 165 kt (190 mph) and has a published range of 971 nm (1,798 km), needing about 1,804 ft (550 m) of runway. Figures are indicative planning estimates compiled 2026-07, not a quote for any specific airframe.
The Turbo Skylane returned to the Textron line in 2023 after a decade out of production, with G1000 NXi, a de-iced three-blade propeller and a cabin oxygen system as standard, and a turbocharged Lycoming holding 235 horsepower well into the flight levels. It is the most capable factory-new Skylane ever offered. The price is the whole argument against it. A new one costs several times a good used T182T of nearly identical performance, and the turbo installation adds heat, cooling discipline and maintenance to what is otherwise the most forgiving four-seat tourer in production. Buy it new for warranty and the oxygen and de-ice fit, not for value.
First-party reference values for this model. They are shown separately from PlaneFit planning estimates and do not enter Finder or cross-model rankings until each field is normalised across the catalogue.
| Maximum takeoff weight | 1,406 kg |
|---|---|
| Useful load | 453 kg |
| Usable fuel | 329 L |
| Landing distance | 411 m |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 ft |
| Maximum climb rate | 1,040 ft/min |
| Stall speed | 49 KCAS |
| Baggage weight | 91 kg |
| Engine | Lycoming TIO-540-AK1A, 235 hp |
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 4 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 743 lb (337 kg) |
| Published planning range | 971 nm (1,798 km) |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 651 nm (1,206 km) |
| Cruise speed | 165 kt (190 mph) |
| Runway need | ~1,804 ft (550 m) |
| Landing gear | Fixed tricycle |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | $32k (€30k) |
| Direct cost per flight hour | $292 (€270) |
Strong high-altitude touring performance with simple fixed gear, but fuel burn and turbo maintenance make it costly.
Indicative cash costs at 2026 market values, before financing, depreciation and tax. The fixed base is the same whether the aircraft flies or not, so the effective hourly cost falls as utilisation rises.
| Annual use | Annual cash cost | Effective cost / h | Five-year cash outlay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 h / year | $44k (€41k) | $1,102 (€1,020) | $1.04m (€964k) |
| 80 h / year | $56k (€52k) | $697 (€645) | $1.1m (€1.02m) |
| 120 h / year | $67k (€62k) | $562 (€520) | $1.16m (€1.07m) |
| 180 h / year | $85k (€79k) | $472 (€437) | $1.25m (€1.15m) |
Every figure above is built from a $32k (€30k) fixed annual base, covering hangarage, insurance, scheduled maintenance reserves and recurring airworthiness costs, plus $292 (€270) per hour flown for fuel, reserves and consumables. It is a planning model for comparing aircraft and testing utilisation, not a maintenance programme quote, insurance quote or pre-buy assessment.
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at $62k (€57k) per year at 80 hours. Airframe and engine time, maintenance and damage history, avionics, equipment, geography and tax treatment move a real transaction further than the model year does, so price the aircraft in front of you, not the model. A cheaper example carrying deferred maintenance can be the more expensive aircraft once the first annual inspection is complete.
Cessna T182T Turbo Skylane cost guide answers the same figures as standalone purchase and ownership questions, and the ownership cost calculator lets you replace these assumptions with your own hours and fixed costs.
Nothing beyond a pilot certificate for the category and class. With fixed tricycle gear and no endorsement requirement of its own, this is among the simplest certified aircraft to qualify in, which is a real part of why it is cheap to insure and easy to check out in.
US requirements under 14 CFR 61.31, stated for orientation and not as advice. PlaneFit is not an aviation authority or a training organisation. Other authorities set different rules, and the current regulation and your instructor are what govern.
An indicative 2026 market price for a Cessna T182T Turbo Skylane is $755k (€699k) to $903k (€836k). This is a planning estimate normalised across the market, not a quote for a specific airframe. Condition, engine time remaining, avionics and damage history move the real number more than the model year does.
Flying 80 hours a year, a Cessna T182T Turbo Skylane works out at roughly $56k (€52k) annually, which is about $697 (€645) per flight hour all-in once fixed costs are spread across those hours. The direct cost per hour alone, covering fuel, reserves and consumables, is about $292 (€270).
Published range is 971 nm (1,798 km). With 4 people aboard and realistic reserves, plan on a practical radius of about 651 nm rather than the brochure figure.
Plan on approximately 1,804 ft (550 m) for take-off. Check this against the actual runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading, all of which extend the requirement.