SECTION 1

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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Aircraft Specifications 1-1

GENERALDESCRIPTION 1-1
1-1 Stations 1-1
Model 182-Series
1-1 Torque Values 1-1
Description

1-i. GENERAL DESCRIPTION. 1-4. AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATIONS. Leading par-

1-2. MODEL 182-SERIES.
1-3. DESCRIPTION. CessnaModel 182-Seriesair-
craft, described in this manual, are high-wing, strut-
ticulars of these aircraft, with dimensions based on
gross weight, are given in figure 1-1. If these di-
mensions are used for constructing a hangar or com-
puting clearances, remember that such factors as
nose gear strut inflation, tire pressures, tire sizes

braced monoplanes of all-metal, semimonocoque con- and load distribution may result in some dimensions
struction. These aircraft are equipped with a fixed that are considerably different from those listed.
tricycle landing gear. Thru aircraft Serial 18260825,
the aircraft employ flat spring-steel main landing 1-5. STATIONS. A station diagram is shown in
gear struts. Beginning with aircraft Serial 18260826, figure 1-2 to assist in locating equipment where a
the aircraft are equipped with tubular spring-steel written description is inadequate or impractical.
main gear struts. The steerable nose gear is equip-
ped with an air/hydraulic fluid shock strut. Four- 1-6. TORQUE VALUES. A chart of recommended
place seating is standard, and a two-place child’s nut torque values is shown in figure 1-3. These
seat may be installed as optional equipment. Model torque values are recommended for all installation
182-Series aircraft are equipped with a six-cylinder procedures contained in this manual, except where
horizontally opposed, air cooled O-470-Series Con- other values are stipulated. They are not to be
tinentalengine, driving an all-metal, constant speed used for checking tightness of installed parts during
propeller. These aircraft feature rear side windows, service.
a "wrap around" rear window and a swept-back fin
and rudder.

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 MODELS 182 and A182

GROSS WEIGHT
(Thru 1969 Model 182N) 2800 Ib
Take-Off (Thru 1971 Model 182fi) 2950 Ib
Landing(Thru 1971 Model 182N) 28001b
(Beginning with 1912 Model 182P) 29501b
FUEL CAPACITY
Standard Wing (Total) 65 gal.) When not modified by
StandardWing(Usable) 60 gal.\ CessnaSingle-Engine
Long-Range (Total) 84 gal,( Sei´•vice Letter SE75-7
Long-Range(Usable) 79 gal.~ and prior to 18262251.
Standard Wing (Total) 61 gal.~ When modified by Ces
standardWing (Usablej 56 ~al.(Single-Engine G~rviee
Long-Range (Total) 80 gal.(Letter 75-7 and begin-
(Usable) 75
gal.j nlng with 18a6aa51.
OIL
(Without External Filter) 12 qt
(With External Filter) 13 qt
ENGINE MODEL CONTINENTAL 0-470 Series
PROPELLER(Constant Speed) 82" McCAULEY
MAIN WHEEL TIRES (Standard) 6. 00 x 6, 6-Ply rating
Pressure (Thru 1971 Model 182N) 32 psi
Pressure (Beginningwith 1972 Model 182P) 42 psi
Pressure(ModelAl82) 32psi
MAINWHEEL TIRES (Optional) 8.00x6, 6-Ply rating
Pressure ......25psito35psi
NOSE WHEEL TIRE (Standard). 5.00x5, 6-Ply rating
Pressure(Thru 1971Model 182N).............. 50psi
Pressure (Beginningwith 1972 Model 182P) 49 psi
Pressure(ModelA1S2) 50psi
NOSE WHEEL TIRE (Optional) 6.00 x6, 4-Ply rating
Pressure ......30psl
NOSE GEAR STRUT PRESSURE (Strut Extended) 55psito60psi
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Camber .......5"to7"
Toe-In 0"to.06"
AILERON TRAVEL
UP ´•´•´•´•´•´•´•´•´•´•´•´•´•´•´•´•´•´•´•´•´•´•´•´•´•´•´•´•200~2"

WING FLAP TRAVEL 0" to400, +10 -2"

RUDDER TRAVEL (Measured parallel to water line)

Left ........24"~1"
RUDDER TRAVEL (Measured perpendicular to hinge line)
Right ........27"13’1"
Left ........27913’ ~2"
ELEVATOR TRAVEL (Relative to Stabilizer)
Up ............................260~1"

ELEVATOR TRIM TAB TRAVEL

Up ............................250~2"

Down...........................150~1"
PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS
WingSpan(Conventiona1 WingTip) 2"
WingSpan (Conical-Camber Wing Tip) 35’ 10"
TailSpan ......11’8"
Length (Thru 1971 Model 182N) .............28’ 1/2"
Length (Beginning with 1912 Model 182P) 28’ 2" (Add a"for strobe lights)
Fin Height (M~urimum with Nose Gear Depressed and
Flashing Beacon Installed on Fin)
(Thru 1971 Model 182N) ................8’ 10-1 1/2"
(Beginning with 1972 Model 182P) 9’ 1-1/2"
TrackWidth(Thru 1911 Model 182N)......., 7’ 11-1/2"
TrackWidth (Beginningwith 1972 Model 182P). 9’ 1"
BATTERYLOCATION AftofBaggageCompartment

Figure 1-1. Aircraft Specifications

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71.97
85. 81

100.50

j 118.00

c:
136.00

154.00

172.00

190. 00

THRU 1971 MODEL 182N 208. 00

(BEGINNING WITH THE

1972 MODEL 182P, THE
LANDING AND TAXI ~r´•´•

LIGHTS ARE INSTALLED

IN THE NOSE COWL.

THRU 182N

0.00 17.00 65. 33 124.00 156. 00 185.50 209.00

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II
t~0’ I II lr a 19~.00 230.18
172.00

j I lld.00 140.00

92.00
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8.12 45.00 79.00
FUSELAGE STATIONS
56.70
ARE IDENTICAL

182P

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Figure 1-2. Reference Stations

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 RECOMMENDED NUT TORQUES

I THE TORQUE VALUES STATED ARE POUND-INCHES, RELATED

ONLY TO STEEL NUTS ON OIL-FREE CADMIUM PLATED THREAI3S.

FINE THREAD SERIES

TENSION I SMEAR
TAP
SIZE I TORQUE TORQUE

STD I ALT I STD I ALT

(NOTE 1) I (NOTE 2) 1 (NOTE 3) (N OTE 2)

8-36 1 12-15 1 1 7-9

10-32 1 20-25 1 20-28 1 12-15 1 12-19
1/4-28 50-70 1 50-75 1 30-40 30-48
5/16-24 100-140 1 ioo-iso 1 60-85 1 so-io6
3/8-24 1 160-190 1 160-260 1 95-110 1 95-’70
7/16-20 450-500 1 450-560 i 270-300 i 270-390
1/2-20 1 480-690 480-730 1 290-410 1 290-509
9/16-18 800-1000 1 800-1070 1 480-600 1 480-750
5/8-18 1 1100-1300 1100-1600 1 660-780 660-1060
3/4-16 1 2300-2500 1 2300-3350 1 1300- 1500 1300-2200
7/8-14 1 2500-3000 1 2500-4650 1 1500-1800 1500-2900
1-14 1 3700-5500 1 3700-6650 1 2200-3300 1 2200-4400
1-1/8-12 5000-7000 1 5000-10000 1 3000-4200 3000-6300
1-1/4-12 1 9000-11000 1 9000-16700 1 5400-6600 1 5400-10000

COARSE THREAD SERIES

(NOTE 4) 1 (NOTE 5)

8-32 1 12-15 1-9

10-24 1 20-25 1 1 12-15
1/4-20 40-50 1 1 25-30
5/16-18 80-90 1 1 48-55
3/8-16 1 160-185 1 95-100
7/16-14 1 235-255 t 140-155
1/2-13 400-480 1 1 240-290
9/16-12 1 500-700 1 1 300-420
5/8-11 1 700-900 1 1 420-540
3/4-10 1 1150-1600 1 700-950
7/8-9 1 2200-3000 1 1 1300-1800
1-8 1 3700-5000 1 2200-3000
1-1/8-8 5500-6500 3300-4000
1-1/4-8 1 6500-8000 1 1 4000-5000

NOTES
1. Covers AN310, AN315, AN345, AN363, MS20365, MS21042, MS21044, MS21045 and MS21046.
2. When using AN310 or AN320 castellated nuts where alignment between the bolt and cotter pin slots is not
reached using normal torque values, use alternate torque values or replace the nut.
3. Covers AN316, AN320, MS20364 and MS21245.
4. Covers AN363, MS20365, MS21042, MS21043, MS21044, MS21045 and MS21046.
5. Covers AN340.

DO NOT REUSE SELF-LOCKING NUTS.

The above values are recommended for all installation procedures contained in this manual, except where
other values are stipulated. They are not to be used for checking tightness of installed parts during service.

Figure 1-3. Torque Values

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