Cessna T182 Series User Manual

MODEL
182
& T182
SERIES
SERVICE
MANUAL
CESSNA
PROGRESSIVE
CARE
MODEL
182 & T182
OPERATION
NO.
1
Registration
No.
Airplane
Model
and
SN
Airplane
Time
INSPECTION
COMPLETED
BY
B 15
Seat Tracks
and
Stops -
Inspect seat
tracks
for condition
and
security
of installation.
Check
seat track stops
for
damage
and correct
location.
Ensure
inspection
of seat
rails for cracks
EACH
50 HOURS.
Refer to
Section 3.
C 1 Wing
Surfaces and
Tips - Inspect
for skin damage,
loose
rivets,
and condition
of paint.
C
2 Wing
Struts and Strut
Fairings - Check
for dents.
cracks,
loose screws
and
rivets, and
condition
of paint.
C 7 Vertical and
Horizontal Stabilizers. Tips
and Tailcone -
Inspect
externally
for skin damage
and
condition of
paint.
C 8 Vertical
and Horizontal
Stabilizers
and Tailcone
structure -
Inspect bulkheads,
spars,
ribs, and
skins for
cracks.
wrinkles,
loose rivets,
corrosion, or
other damage.
Inspect
vertical and
horizontal stabilizer
attach
bolts for
looseness.
Retorque
as necessary.
Check
security
of inspection
covers, fairings,
and
tips.
E
1
Ailerons
and Hinges
- Check
condition,
security
and
operation.
E
2 Aileron
Structure.
Control
Rods,
Hinges,
Balance Weights,
Bellcranks.
Linkage,
Bolts. Pulleys,
and
Pulley
Brackets
-
Check
condition,
operation,
and security
of attachment.
E 5
Aileron Controls
-
Check freedom
of movement
and proper
operation
through
full travel
with
and without
flaps
extended.
F
1
Flaps - Check
tracks,
rollers,
and control
rods for
security
of attachment.
Check operation.
F
2 Flap
Actuator
Threads
- Clean and
lubricate.
Refer
to
paragraph 2-46
for detailed instructions.
G
1 Elevator
Control
- Check
freedom
of movement
and
proper
operation
through full travel
with and without
flaps
extended.
G 2
Elevator. Hinges,
and Cable Attachment
- Check
condition,
security.
and operation.
H
1
Elevator
Trim
Tab and
Hinges
- Check
condition,
security.
and operation.
I
1 Rudder
- Inspect
the rudder
skins
for cracks
and loose
rivets,
rudder hinges
for condition,
cracks
and security;
hinge
bolts, hinge
bearings,
hinge
attach fittings,
and
bonding
jumper for
evidence of
damage and
wear, failed
fasteners.
and security. Inspect
the rudder hinge bolts
for
proper safetying
of nuts
with cotter
pins. Inspect
balance
weight for
looseness
and the supporting
structure
for
damage.
I
3 Rudder.
Tips.
Hinges,
and Cable
Attachment
-
Check
condition.
security,
and operation.
J
1 Cowling
and Cowl
Flaps
- Inspect
for cracks.
dents,
and
other
damage,
security
of cowl
fasteners.
and
cowl
mounted
landing
lights for
attachment.
Check
cowl
flaps for
condition,
security.
and operation.
J
2 Engine
- Inspect
for evidence
of
oil and fuel
leaks
Wash
engine
and check for security
of accessories.
2-44 Revision 3

Cessna T182 Series Specifications

General

Engine Type	Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5
Horsepower	230 hp
Seating Capacity	4
Service Ceiling	18, 100 feet
Takeoff Distance	1, 600 feet
Landing Distance	1, 350 ft
Type	Single-engine
Max Takeoff Weight	3, 100 lb
Wingspan	36 ft
Length	29 ft
Height	9 feet 3 inches
Fuel Capacity	92 US gal (348 L)