Skylane

CESSNA SKYLANE

Sure. You could fly a Skylane for all kinds of rational, cognitive reasons: like an exceptional blend of speed, range, safety, capability, price and cost of ownership. But why not just strap in, fire up all 230 horses and trust your gut instead? You'll soon realize why the Skylane is the four-passenger aircraft chosen by more pilots as their personal favorite aircraft than any other.
PERFORMANCE
  Skylane Turbo Skylane
Single Pilot Certified Yes Yes
Maximum Cruise Speed 150 ktas (278 km/h) 176 ktas (326 km/hr)
Certified Ceiling 18,100 ft (5,517 m) 20,000 ft (6,096 m)
Airport Performance    
Takeoff Distance to 50 ft 1,515 ft (462 m) 1,385 ft (422 m)
Landing Distance 1,350 ft (411 m) 1,350 ft (411 m)
Rate of Climb at Sea Level 924 fpm (282 mpm) 1,039 fpm ((317 mpm)
Range 927 nm (1,717km) 915 nm (1,695 mpm)
MAXIMUM WEIGHTS
Ramp Weight 3,110 lb (1,411 kg) 3,112 lb (1,412 kg)
Takeoff Weight 3,100 lb (1,406 kg) 3,100 lb (1,406 kg)
Landing Weight 2,950 lb (1,338 kg) 2,950 lb (1,338 kg)
Zero Fuel Weight N/A lb (N/A kg) N/A lb (N/A kg)
Usable Fuel Capacity 522 lb (237 kg) 522 lb (237kg)
Typically-Equipped Empty Weight 1,984 lb (900 kg) 2,082 lb (944 kg)
Useful Load 1,126 lb (511 kg) 1,030 lb (467 kg)
Maximum Payload 966 lb (438 kg) 868 lb (394 kg)
Full-Fuel Payload 604 lb (274 kg) 508 lb (230 kg)
DIMENSIONS
Exterior    
Height  9 ft 4 in (2.84 m) 9 ft 4 in (2.84 m)
Length 29 ft (8.84 m) 29 ft (8.84 m)
Wingspan 36 ft (10.97 m) 36 ft (10.97 m)
Cabin    
Height 48.5 in (1.23 m) 48.5 in (1.23 m)
Width 42 in (1.07 m) 42 in (1.07 m)
Length 11 ft 2 in (3.4 m) 11 ft 2 in (3.4 m)
Standard Seating Capacity 4 4
Baggage Capacity 32 cubic ft (0.9 cubic m) 32 cubic ft (0.9 cubic m)
POWERPLANT
Manufacturer Textron Lycoming Textron Lycoming
Model (Number) IO-540-AB1A5 TIO-540-AK1A (1)
Time Between Overhauls 2,000 hrs 2,000 hrs