"Rob Timmerman" wrote in message

Can someone tell me what the fuel burn numbers are on a typical older c182
with the Continental 230hp carbed engine. I am trying to do a comparison
with a Cherokee 6/300 and can't find numbers for the C182.
Thanks, RT


I have a 1978 182Q with an 0-470-U (new ECI cylinders 75 hours ago) and I
flight plan 137kts @ 8,000 feet. 22" MP @ 2,200 rpm and it burns just about 12
gph. At lower altitudes and lower power settings, I burn about 11 gph. At
faster cruise power in the lower than 6,000 foot range, I burn about 13 gallons
or so.

I checked out both types prior to purchasing and these few items put me on the
side of the 182.

1. Doors on both sides (under the wing) which keeps you in the shade and out
of the rain during loading.
2. If I ever had an off airport landing and I nosed over, I can open the doors
to get out of the 182. In the 6/300 you may get trapped.
3. I rarely need more than 3 passenger capacity.

I learned to fly in Warriors (Low wing lover) and really wanted an
Archer/Arrow/ or Six...but for the money and performance I chose the 182. (It
took a long time to find the right one though)

Good Luck and whatever decision you make, it will cost more than you expected.

KC
C182Q - PP ASEL IA