Definition
A single-engine, four-seat, high-wing piston airplane manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company, also known by the name Skylane. It is heavier and more powerful than the Cessna 172, and most variants include a constant-speed propeller and retractable or fixed landing gear depending on the model. It is widely used for personal flying, training (including instrument training), and light cross-country travel.
Plain English
A common four-seat private airplane made by Cessna. It is a step up from the smaller Cessna 172 in power and capability, and is often used for instrument flight training and personal trips.
Context Anchor
Seen in flight planning and instrument-flight examples where the handbook needs a real aircraft type to make the situation concrete.
Derivation
Cessna is the name of the aircraft manufacturer, taken from aviation pioneer Clyde Cessna. The number 182 is Cessna’s model designation; it identifies this particular airplane type within the Cessna line.
Why Pilots Care
Understanding its typical speeds, fuel use, and stability helps pilots plan safe instrument flights and approaches in this common trainer.
Example Sentence 1
The student filed an IFR flight plan in a Cessna 182 for the cross-country leg from KAPA to KGJT.
Example Sentence 2
Before departure, the instructor reviewed the Cessna 182's approach speed for the instrument landing.