| Crew | 2 | The Cessna 182 “Skylane” is a single engine piston aircraft operating under a Standard Airworthiness Certificate. The NTPS 182 is equipped with a Garmin G1000 avionics system and a three axis autopilot. NTPS uses the 182 throughout Systems and Performance and Flying Qualities flight test instruction. |
| Passenger | 2 | |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
| Engine | Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5 | |
| Power | 230 hp | |
| Length | 29 ft | |
| Height | 9 ft 4 in | |
| Wing Span | 36 ft | |
| Wing Area | 174 ft2 | |
| MTOW | 3100 lbs | |
| Range | 930 nm | |
| Vne | 175 kts | |
| Climb Rate (Sea Level) | 924 ft/min | |
| Service Ceiling | 18,100 ft |