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Cessna

Skylane



  • 937 nm

  • 145 ktas

  • 4 people

  • 1,142 lb

  • 1,514 ft

  • $398,100

Piston flying the way it should be

The Cessna Skylane is the popular and fun piston aircraft that helped build Cessna’s legacy of engineering excellence. The Cessna Skylane is a specimen of smart, simple engineering and proven systems designed for enhanced safety, exhilaration, and fun. It’s these characteristics that have earned the Skylane its excellent reputation, making it a classic in civil aviation.

Exterior

Maximizing performance and efficiency in a simple, aerodynamic design…

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Interior

Come as you are — the comfortable and stylish Skylane interior welcomes you…

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Avionics

All the control you need at your fingertips, all the information you need at a glance…

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Specifications

Featuring 230 of the hardest-working horses, the Skylane is engineered for performance…

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Skylane Documentation

Cessna Skylane electronic brochure

Skylane Electronic Brochure

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Cessna Skylane specification and description

Skylane Specification and Description

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Exterior

Seeking owners with a wild side

Graceful style, bold beauty

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    Airframe

    The Skylane’s durable, corrosion-proof aluminum construction is easy to maintain and repair, with no current life limits on either the airframe or its components.

    Exterior design

    Select from six distinctive paint color schemes for your Skylane’s exterior design and stand out on the ramp.

    Landing gear

    The Skylane’s main landing gear can take on the toughest, shortest runways with ease thanks to its durability and heavy shock absorption. The wheels feature hydraulically actuated disc brakes and a steerable nose-wheel design for better stability and handling.

    Powerplant

    The engine that powers the Skylane is the Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5, a 230 horsepower engine that features improved cooling, and a 2,000-hour time before overhaul.

    LED landing and taxi lights are built into the leading edges of both wings with integrated Pulse Recognition Technology. This feature alternately flashes lights in a pattern that boosts visibility and therefore safety of your Skylane.

    Airframe

    The Skylane’s durable, corrosion-proof aluminum construction is easy to maintain and repair, with no current life limits on either the airframe or its components.

    Exterior design

    Select from six distinctive paint color schemes for your Skylane’s exterior design and stand out on the ramp.

    Landing gear

    The Skylane’s main landing gear can take on the toughest, shortest runways with ease thanks to its durability and heavy shock absorption. The wheels feature hydraulically actuated disc brakes and a steerable nose-wheel design for better stability and handling.

    Powerplant

    The engine that powers the Skylane is the Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5, a 230 horsepower engine that features improved cooling, and a 2,000-hour time before overhaul.

    LED landing and taxi lights are built into the leading edges of both wings with integrated Pulse Recognition Technology. This feature alternately flashes lights in a pattern that boosts visibility and therefore safety of your Skylane.

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    Interior

    Inside the soul of motion

    Everything about the Skylane interior was scrutinized for ergonomic exactness, from eye reference to reach to head and armrest positioning. Clean, uncluttered modern designs were used. The roomy, bright cabin accommodates three passengers in addition to the pilot in ultimate comfort.

    Interior highlights

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      Lighting

      LED cabin lighting is on-demand and within easy reach during flight.

      Power

      The convenient 12-volt power converter offers a handy charging station for electronic devices during flight.

      Seating

      Spacious, contoured leather pilot and passenger seating offers sustained, ergonomic comfort during long flights.

      Windows

      Large, wraparound windows make for a bright and airy cabin environment and excellent views.

      Lighting

      LED cabin lighting is on-demand and within easy reach during flight.

      Power

      The convenient 12-volt power converter offers a handy charging station for electronic devices during flight.

      Seating

      Spacious, contoured leather pilot and passenger seating offers sustained, ergonomic comfort during long flights.

      Windows

      Large, wraparound windows make for a bright and airy cabin environment and excellent views.

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      Avionics

      Intelligence has never looked so obvious

      Smart technology that helps keep you safe

      Cessna engineers know that an aircraft is about the pilot and the experience inside the cockpit. It all begins when you slide into the luxurious pilot’s seat. With the Skylane’s all-glass Garmin G1000 avionics suite, you can control your aircraft easily and with confidence. Two high-resolution displays are positioned side by side in the cockpit. The flight deck integrates autopilot functionality with Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT TM).

      Flight control made simple

      The Garmin GFC 700 fully integrated flight control system (FCS) comes standard in the Skylane. The FCS provides a standard, three-axis autopilot with precise lateral and vertical guidance and capabilities via airspeed hold, pitch hold, and coupled VNAV features. It’s the kind of technology you would see in the most sophisticated business jets. This FCS is a fully digital, dual-channel system capable of using the data in the avionics suite to offer inherent advantages in safety, redundancy, and reliability. The FCS also optimizes performance over the airspeed envelope, providing precise maneuverability in response to the solid-state, MEMS-based attitude and heading reference system (AHRS) data. The GFC 700 builds pilot confidence and optimizes smoothness and comfort during flight.

      Stay on top of the weather

      Get optional continuous in-flight access to XM WX Satellite Weather services with a standard GDL 69A data link receiver. XM weather gives you thorough weather coverage with graphical displays of NEXRAD radar images and METARs data, as well as current reports on precipitation, lightning, winds aloft, TAFs, TFRs, and more — for the entire area of your flight path. Weather data is automatically sent to your aircraft via the XM Satellite System and updated continuously to provide you with a near real-time picture. In addition, range rings estimating your range with reserves and maximum range based on current fuel flow and wind conditions are available. When you find yourself flying in clear skies, the XM weather option doubles as entertainment, giving you access to over 170 channels of digital music, news, and other programming through your audio system or headphones.

        The following list of equipment is included on the standard Skylane with the NAV III Avionics Package and does not reflect optional equipment:
      • GMA-1347 Digital Audio Panel with Marker Beacon/Intercom
      • GTX-33 Transponder-Mode S w-TIS
      • GIA-63W NAV/COM/GPS/WAAS with GS #1
      • GIA-63W NAV/COM/GPS/WAAS with GS #2
      • GDU-1044B Primary Flight Display (PFD)
      • GDU-1044B Multifunction Display (MFD)
      • GEA-71 Engine/Airframe Computer
      • GRS-77 AHRS
      • GDC-74A Air Data Computer with OAT Probe
      • GMU-44 Magnetometer
      • Garmin SafeTaxi & FliteCharts
      • Electronic Checklists
      • GFC-700 Autopilot
      • Go-Around Switch
      • Electric Trim
      • A/P Disconnect
      • Control Wheel Steering Button
      • C406-N Three Frequency Emergency Locator Transmitter
      • Emergency Locator Transmitter Remote Mounted Switch
      • Backup Attitude Gyro, Altimeter, and Airspeed Indicator
      • Control Wheel Push-To-Talk Switch-Pilot/Copilot
      • Mic & Phone Jacks — Pilot/Copilot/Passengers
      • Auxiliary Stereo Input Jack
      • Antennas:
      • Marker Beacon Antenna
      • Transponder Antenna
      • VHF/GPS Antenna (2)
      • NAV Antenna
      • Emergency Locator Transmitter External Antenna
      • Pitot System — Heated
      • Static System
      • Handheld Microphone
      • Alternate Static Source

      Specifications

      An excellent balance of performance and handling

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      Detailed Specifications

      Performance data is based on the standard Skylane configuration, operating in International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) conditions with zero wind. Takeoff and landing field lengths are based on a level, hard surface and dry runway.

      Actual performance will vary with factors such as environmental conditions, aircraft configuration and operational/ATC procedures.

      Dimensions

      • Length
      • 29 ft (8.84 m)
      • Height
      • 9 ft 4 in (2.84 m)
      • Wingspan
      • 36 ft (10.97 m)
        Wing
      • Wing Area
      • 174 sq ft (16 sq m)
      • Wheelbase
      • 5 ft 7 in (1.69 m)
      • Tread
      • 9 ft (2.74 m)
        Cabin Interior
      • Height
      • Width
      • Length

      • 49 in (1.23 m)
      • 42 in (1.07 m)
      • 11 ft 2 in (3.40 m)
      • Seating Capacity
      • 4
        Baggage Capacity
      • Weight
      • Volume

      • 200 lb (91 kg)
      • 32 cu ft (0.91 cu m)

      Wingspan – 36 ft (10.97 m)

      Height
      9 ft 4 in (2.84 m)

      Length – 29 ft (8.84 m)

      Weights

      • Maximum Ramp Weight
      • 3,110 lb (1,411 kg)
      • Maximum Takeoff Weight
      • 3,100 lb (1,406 kg)
      • Maximum Landing Weight
      • 2,950 lb (1,338 kg)
      • Maximum Zero Fuel Weight
      • N/A lb (N/A kg)
        Usable Fuel Capacity
      • Weight
      • Volume

      • 522 lb (237 kg)
      • 87 gal (329 l)
      • Basic Operating Weight
      • 1,968 lb (893 kg)
      • Useful Load
      • 1,142 lb (518 kg)
      • Maximum Payload
      • 982 lb (445 kg)
      • Full Fuel Payload
      • 620 lb (281 kg)

      Performance

      • Maximum Cruise Speed
      • 145 ktas (269 km/h)
      • Range
      • 937 nm (1,735 km)
      Takeoff
      • Takeoff Distance
      • Ground Roll

      • 1,514 ft (461 m)
      • 795 ft (242 m)
      Landing
      • Landing Distance
      • Ground Roll

      • 1,350 ft (411 m)
      • 590 ft (180 m)
      • Maximum Operating Altitude
      • 18,100 ft (5,517 m)
      • Maximum Climb Rate
      • 924 fpm (282 mpm)
      • Maximum Limit Speed
      • 175 kias (324 km/h)
      • Stall Speed
      • 49 kcas (91 km/h)

      Powerplant

      The Skylane’s powerplant features a McCauley three-bladed constant-speed propeller with different power settings, which boosts performance. The Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5 engine serves up to 230 horsepower for a climb rate of 924 fpm (282 mpm), speeds of up to 145 knots (269 km/h), and a range of up to 937 nautical miles (1,722 km).

      Specifications for the Skylane 

      • Manufacturer: Textron Lycoming
      o Model: (1) IO-540-AB1A5 
      o Power Output: 230 hp 
      • Propeller
      o Manufacturer: McCauley 
      o Description: 3-blade metal, constant speed