Cessna 182 - PART 1 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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PART 1 – GENERAL DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
1. The Cessna 182 is a four-place, single engine, high-wing monoplane of all metal semi-
monocoque construction with fixed, tricycle landing gear.
2. The aircraft employed by the Air Cadet Gliding Program (ACGP) are highly modified for
glider towing operations. The following major modifications have been incorporated in accordance
with a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC):
Item Description
STC Holder
STC Number
Continental IO-520 D engine and Hartzell
PHC-L3YF-1RF Prop
Air Plains
SA00152WI
Heavy duty engine mount
Seaplanes West
SA01573NY
STOL kit – leading edge cuffs on wings
Stene Aviation Inc
SA4303WE
Wing X kit for reinforcement of wings and
installation of wing tip extensions
Air Research Technology
Inc.
SA00276NY
Vortex Generator Kit
Micro AeroDynamics
SA00834SE
Heavy Duty Nose Landing Gear
Airglas Inc.
SA02069AK
Sun Visors
Rosen Sunvisor Systems
SA00871SE
Brackett Air Filter
Brackett
SA71GL
EDM 930 Engine Management System
JP Instrument
SA01435SE
Flap Roller Kit
McFarlane Aviation
SA01074WI
RMD HID Pulse Lights for Modified Wingtip
RMD
SA4337NM
Bubble Door Windows
Great Lakes Aero Products
SA00897CH
Landing Light Controller
Seaton Engineering
SA01861SE
Gross Weight Increase to 3100 lbs
Trolltune Corp
SA03608AT
TSO Front Seat Belts - 4 point with rotary
buckle and non-lockable inertia reel
Bas Inc
SA2067NM
Heavy Duty Dual Caliper Brakes
F. Atlee Dodge Aviation
SA02331AK
28VDC Electrical System
Victoria Air Maintenance
O-LSA11-217D
ACGP Tow Modifications (tow hook, release
mechanism, and mirrors)
Victoria Air Maintenance
O-LSA12-028D
Main Landing Gear Gravel Deflectors
Aero Twin
SA02312AK
Figure 1-1 STC List