Cessna R182
260HP
158 kts
Cruise Speed
1,340 fpm
Climb Rate
760 ft.
Take-Off Distance
24,000 ft.
Service Ceiling
2200 hrs
TBO
17%
Cruise Speed
68%
Climb Rate
-33%
Take-Off Roll
27%
Service Ceiling
26%
TBO
Performance Increase
Powerplant
Are you ready for fuel injection? In this STC we offer a factory new IO-540-AF1A5 engine capable of producing 260HP. This upgrade also solves the issue of the single housed magneto that is on your old engine.
Powerplant
IO-540-AF1A5
Horsepower
260 HP
Max. RPM
2700 RPM
TBO
2200 HRS
Fuel Consumption
75% Power
12-14 GPH
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Fuel Pump
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McCauley three blade propeller
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Polished spinner assembly
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Engine isolator mounts with bolts
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Manifold pressure/fuel flow gauge
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Throttle mixture cable assemblies
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All new fuel and oil lines and scat-hoses
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Baffle mod components
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New prop governor
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Placards
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Hardware, switches and clamp kit
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STC Authorization, Drawings, and Installation Instructions
Complete Kit
We provide an all-encompassing kit during the upgrade. We like to call it a NEW firewall forward upgrade. Our goal is to provide all the hardware needed to complete the installation with ease.
Propeller
All propellers have been matched to provide the best combination of airframe and powerplant thru flight test and vibration analysis. We offer several propeller STCs to make each aircraft unique.
Diameter:
77.5 -79
Engine:
IO-540
Model:
McCauley
B3D36C431
/80VSA-1
Fuel Injection
Anytime an engine generates more than 260 HP we believe that fuel injection provides the needed even fuel distribution on each cylinder to make your flying worry free. You will achieve more predictable CHTs and EGTs and enjoy a smoother ride with reduced vibration. This minimizes premature component failure. Did we mention 0% carburetor ice issues?
Dual Magneto
Our STC upgrade addresses one of the most critical design challenges of your current engine - The single housed magneto. Some of the issues are cams loosening, impulse couplings failing and magneto movement. All these failure modes result in either a drastic reduction of power or complete failure of the engine.
Customer Focus
Besides customer satisfaction, one of our main goals is to provide continual airworthiness for your aircraft. We are never done adding more features to the upgrade kit. This is why we fabricate our FAA-PMA parts in-house. We are able to reduce cost significantly to save you more money and provide a product that meets our kit quality standards. We are here to provide future support in your maintenance. Visit our online store to find STC products and FAA-PMA parts.
$314
$940
OEM Vs. Air Plains
$1,295
$11,935
$976
$324
$372
$264
Installation
With Air Plains there are a few options to get 180 horsepower into your Skyhawk. We do not sell the "STC Paperwork" only because we believe that the kit parts that we offer with the engine upgrade is the "secret sauce" to a complete, safe and successful installation. We have added several more parts over the 40 years with our continual engineering. Our goal is to make the installer's job as easy as possible. Installation instructions and blueprints safeguard the procedures and standards for installation and maintenance of your new engine... no matter where you choose to have it installed. Did you know that in the state of Kansas there is no sales tax on aircraft maintenance or modification?
Option 1
Install at Air Plains
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Purchase Complete Kit
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Engine Provided
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Installed at our Facilities
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One flat fee
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Use our Know-How
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2 to 3 weeks Turn Time
Option 2
Install at your FBO
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Purchase Complete Kit
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Installed by your mechanic
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Complete Hardware
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Instructions and Drawings
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Tech Support provided
NEED MORE POWER?
We offer a 300HP upgrade on the R182.
We offer several products that will enhance your aircraft and add more pleasure to your flying. During an engine upgrade we are able to install other products and accessories efficiently since we start with a clean slate.
