Cessna 182 260HP 150 ktas Cruise Speed 1065 fpm Climb Rate 650 ft. Take-Off Distance 24,000 ft. Service Ceiling 2,200 hrs TBO 4% Cruise Speed 15% Climb Rate -14% Take-Off Roll 27% Service Ceiling 26% TBO Performance Increase Powerplant Factory new Lycoming IO-540-D4B5 engine equipped with Slick magnetos, wiring harness, spark plugs. New fuel injection system from Lycoming. New logbook and factory warranty. Engine can come from the factory with Electronic Ignition System, if desired. Powerplant IO-540-D4B5 Horsepower 260 HP Max. RPM 2700 RPM TBO 2200 HRS Fuel Consumption 75% Power 12-14 GPH Factory new Lycoming IO-540 engine comes with new starter, Slick Magnetos, wiring harness and spark plugs Optional Electronic Ignition System Fuel Injection System Placard Kit Lycoming Warranty Reuse existing three blade propeller Remark ASI, and tachometer per STC requirements STC Paperwork, Install Instructions & Drawings Complete Kit We provide a very basic kit for the Cessna 182S and 182T engine upgrade. The 260HP engine upgrade is very similar to a typical engine R&R. We provide what is needed to accomplish the installation Propeller All propellers have been matched to provide the best combination of airframe and powerplant thru flight test and vibration analysis. We offer several propeller STCs to make each aircraft unique. Diameter: 77.5 -79 Engine: IO-540 Model: McCauley B3D36C431 /80VSA-1 PROPELLER STCs Fuel Injection Anytime an engine generates more than 260 HP we believe that fuel injection provides the needed even fuel distribution on each cylinder to make your flying worry free. You will achieve more predictable CHTs and EGTs and enjoy a smoother ride with reduced vibration. This minimizes premature component failure. Did we mention 0% carburetor ice issues? Electronic Ignition Our STC upgrade has the option to incorporate the latest technology of the EIS (Electronic Ignition System). Delivered from Lycoming with lighter weight and improved safety that has been field and flight tested. The Lycoming EIS has no moving parts and nearly eliminates scheduled maintenance requirements. Installation With Air Plains there are a few options to get 180 horsepower into your Skyhawk. We do not sell the "STC Paperwork" only because we believe that the kit parts that we offer with the engine upgrade is the "secret sauce" to a complete, safe and successful installation. We have added several more parts over the 45 years with our continual engineering. Our goal is to make the installer's job as easy as possible. Installation instructions and blueprints safeguard the procedures and standards for installation and maintenance of your new engine... no matter where you choose to have it installed. Did you know that in the state of Kansas there is no sales tax on aircraft maintenance or modification? ​​​ CONTACT US Option 1 Install at Air Plains Purchase Complete Kit Engine Provided Installed at our Facilities One flat fee Use our Know-How 2 to 3 weeks Turn Time Option 2 Install at your FBO Purchase Complete Kit Installed by your mechanic Complete Hardware Instructions and Drawings Tech Support provided Customer Focus Besides customer satisfaction, one of our main goals is to provide continual airworthiness for your aircraft. We are never done adding more features to the upgrade kit. This is why we fabricate our FAA-PMA parts in-house. We are able to reduce cost significantly to save you more money and provide a product that meets our kit quality standards. We are here to provide future support in your maintenance. Visit our online store to find STC products and FAA-PMA parts. BUY PARTS $314 $940 OEM Vs. Air Plains $1,295 $11,935 $976 $324 $372 $264 We offer several products that will enhance your aircraft and add more pleasure to your flying. During an engine upgrade we are able to install other products and accessories efficiently since we start with a clean slate. Accessories Electronic Ignition Engine Monitor Aircraft Interior Engine Pre-Heater Avionics Upgrades Auxiliary Tanks Fly above the terrain and get there faster Take advantage of true airspeed at altitude Climb to new heights and find the tailwind ORDER NOW Plain Simple Need a performance overhaul? We provide the most simple recipe for an additional 30 horsepower in your Cessna 182 S and T models. It is only a 3 page installation manual, with zero airframe modifications and no reduction in useful load. You will experience a new way to fly your aircraft. Fly at 20 In. Hg. and set a comfortable cruise 2400 RPM 150 KTAS Develop more power at altitude 12.6 GPH Rich of peak operation at 10,500 feet 20 In. Hg. Manifold Pressure Propeller Speed 2400 RPM True Airspeed 150 KTAS 12.6 GPH Fuel Consumption Speed We can guarantee you will be a lot closer to the yellow arc of your airspeed indicator. CONTACT US

extreme performance kits Contact Us Have a sales or service question? We'd love to hear from you. Give us a call or fill out the webform and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. Hablamos español y portugués. (Unsolicited or SEO services spam submissions will not be replied to) Call Us 620-326-8904 1-800-752-8481 Address 439 N. West Rd Wellington, KS 67152 Email sales@airplains.com First Name Last Name Email Phone Message Submit Thanks for submitting! Engine Upgrades Maintenance Custom Avionics Aircraft Parts Custom Fabrication Other Upgrades Our Services Air Plains Services continues to be the leading expert in Cessna aircraft. We specialize on engine upgrades, FAA-PMA parts fabrication and continual airworthiness of your aircraft. Our skilled technicians can upgrade your avionics and perform maintenance at affordable prices. With our commitment to apply new technologies and know-how, we continue to offer performance and improvements to more aircraft owners. Cessna 172 180HP Models B thru R Cessna 180 300HP Models thru K Cessna 182 300HP Models H thru R Cessna 182RG 300HP All Models Cessna 182 260HP Models S and T Cessna 182RG 260HP All Models Propeller Upgrades All Models STC Upgrades Our goal is to make your aircraft unique with our STC upgrades. We have designed our products to deliver the performance needed to add more pleasure to your flying. We are committed to provide guidance along the way with excellent customer service and support with FAA-PMA parts to maintain the continual airworthiness of your aircraft. Year Established Approved STCs Engine Upgrades PMA Parts 665 3,018 31 1977 DOCUMENTS SUPPORT ARTICLES FAQs Customer Support Our most current documents are available for download below. Check back often to make sure you have the latest revision of the files. Under installation support you will find additional help and tips as it relates to our engine upgrades and aircraft maintenance in general. Besides customer satisfaction, one of our main goals is to provide continual airworthiness to your aircraft. We are never done adding more features to the upgrade kits. This is why we fabricate our FAA-PMA parts in-house. We are able to reduce cost significantly and provide a product that meets our kit quality standards. We are here to provide future support in your maintenance. SHOP NOW About Us Mike Kelley started doing aircraft maintenance in 1977 in a hangar on Wellington’s municipal airport, hanging out his shingle as Air Plains Services , a nod to both the Great Plains of southcentral Kansas and the region’s reputation for aviation. Just a few miles north is Wichita, home to aviation legends Clyde Cessna, Walter Beech and Lloyd Stearman and known today as the Air Capital of the World. It wasn’t long, though, before Kelley and his wife, Carolyn, turned a passion for flying and for innovation into an industry leader as an airplane transformer, turning legacy Cessna pistons into power singles with STCs for Extreme Performance engine upgrades. Forty-five years later, the company still ranks as the leader in engine upgrade STCs and has added a wide range of avionics upgrades, propeller STCs, PMA parts, specialty manufacturing, interiors, and, of course, full aircraft maintenance. “The performance of my C-180 after the Engine Upgrade has far exceeded my expectations! The interior and avionics installation are works of art, as well. However, it was the people at Air Plains that made a major undertaking a pleasurable experience.” ​ Kyle, AZ C-180 300HP “I really wanted more power and the Air Plains upgrade has it. We’re getting a big increase in speed and 1000fpm climb rate, and we’re really pleased with the gas consumption. Air Plains is just so easy to deal with and I love great value in service!” ​ Jeff, OK C-172 180HP “ Airplains took my inquiry from Europe very serious and they have delivered an outstanding job and service. The 300HP engine has taken me safely three times over the North Atlantic. I can well use that power here on small strips and in the mountains in Switzerland” ​ Alfred, CH C-182 300HP

Cessna 180 300 HP 158 ktas Cruise Speed 1650 fpm Climb Rate 420 ft. Take-Off Distance 24,000 ft. Service Ceiling 1900 hrs TBO 9% Cruise Speed 51% Climb Rate -33% Take-Off Roll 22% Service Ceiling 26% TBO Performance Increase Fuel reservoir tank, accessories and installation hardware Fuel Pump McCauley three blade propeller and assembly or Hartzell Scimitar three blade propeller Polished spinner assembly Engine isolator mounts with bolts Manifold pressure/fuel flow gauge Throttle mixture cable assemblies Check valve All new fuel and oil lines and scat-hoses Baffle mod components New prop governor Placards Hardware, switches and clamp kit STC Authorization, Drawings, and Installation Instructions Optional: New Seaplane West engine mount Complete Kit We provide an all-encompassing kit during the upgrade. We like to call it a NEW firewall forward upgrade. Our goal is to provide all the hardware needed to complete the installation with ease. Fly above the terrain and get there faster Take advantage of true airspeed at altitude Climb to new heights and find the tailwind ORDER NOW Adventures If you are the lucky owner of a Cessna 180 you know you are special. You have it all. A capable airplane that can play well in the dirt with other taildraggers and still take you to the big airports without holding the traffic behind you. With a 300 HP fuel injected IO-550 we promise that it will be even better. Powerplant IO-550-D IO-520-D Horsepower 300 HP 300 HP Max. RPM 2700 RPM 2850 RPM* Compres. Ratio 8.5:1 8.5:1 Fuel Consumption 75% Power 17-18 GPH 15-16 GPH Powerplant Factory rebuilt, zero time Continental IO-550-D engine equipped with Bendix Mags, wiring harness, spark plugs, non-congealing oil cooler, fuel injection , high capacity oil pump with integral oil filter adapter. New logbook and factory warranty. Why fuel injection? Anytime an engine generates more than 260 HP we believe that fuel injection provides the needed even fuel distribution on each cylinder to make your flying worry free. You will achieve more predictable CHTs and EGTs and enjoy a smoother ride with reduced vibration. This minimizes premature component failure. Did we mention 0% carburetor ice issues? We offer several products that will enhance your aircraft and add more pleasure to your flying. During an engine upgrade we are able to install other products and accessories efficiently since we start with a clean slate. Accessories Electronic Ignition Engine Monitor Aircraft Interior Engine Pre-Heater Avionics Upgrades Auxiliary Tanks Installation With Air Plains there are a few options to get 180 horsepower into your Skyhawk. We do not sell the "STC Paperwork" only because we believe that the kit parts that we offer with the engine upgrade is the "secret sauce" to a complete, safe and successful installation. We have added several more parts over the 40 years with our continual engineering. Our goal is to make the installer's job as easy as possible. Installation instructions and blueprints safeguard the procedures and standards for installation and maintenance of your new engine... no matter where you choose to have it installed. Did you know that in the state of Kansas there is no sales tax on aircraft maintenance or modification? ​​​ SUPPORT Option 1 Install at Air Plains Purchase Complete Kit Engine Provided Installed at our Facilities One flat fee Use our Know-How 2 to 3 weeks Turn Time Option 2 Install at your FBO Purchase Complete Kit Installed by your mechanic Complete Hardware Instructions and Drawings Tech Support provided Customer Focus Besides customer satisfaction, one of our main goals is to provide continual airworthiness for your aircraft. We are never done adding more features to the upgrade kit. This is why we fabricate our FAA-PMA parts in-house. We are able to reduce cost significantly to save you more money and provide a product that meets our kit quality standards. We are here to provide future support in your maintenance. Visit our online store to find STC products and FAA-PMA parts. BUY PARTS $314 $940 OEM Vs. Air Plains $1,295 $11,935 $976 $324 $372 $264 ORDER NOW On Water If you seek more adventures in the water we provide a few options to prepare your aircraft for floats or anphibs. Additional power will enable you to explore other uncharted territories and launch your airplane off the water much faster. Propeller All propellers have been matched to provide the best combination of airframe and powerplant thru flight test and vibration analysis. We offer several propeller STCs to make each aircraft unique. Diameter: 80-88 Engines: IO-520 IO-550 Model: McCauley Blackmac D3A34C401 /90DFA Diameter: 80 Engine: - IO-550 Model: Hartzell Trailblazer PHC-L3Y1F-1N /NG8301-5 PROPELLER STCs

The demand for flight training has increased in the last few years as airlines struggle to find qualified pilots. Flight schools are busy providing training to the new generation of pilots and finding a competitive advantage is quintessential to sustain growth. Flight Schools are required to modernize to attract young pilots and are faced with the predicament of purchasing new OEM aircraft and equipment and further delaying the return on investment. In the last 45+ years, Air Plains Services has enabled several flight schools to become more profitable with the legacy Cessna 172 aircraft. Fleet operators are pleased with the substantial decrease in operation costs, enhanced safety and dedicated support they receive, consequently, they are able to make better decisions to invest profits. All business owners are aware that operation costs must be controlled. Utilizing a modernized legacy fleet of aircraft provides much better ROI when compared to new OEM aircraft because the initial investment is substantially less. On average the payoff is achieved in half the time. The cost of replacement of OEM parts is very high and the lack of availability could ground an aircraft for a few days. Our STCkits are produced with certified parts that we manufacture in our own facility with controlled costs and a fraction of OEM prices. We stock over 1200 of our kit parts to enable our customers to get back into the air safer and reduce downturn. Fleet standardization enhances safety with added simplicity and cross-training between different aircraft. We strive to make our flight manuals standard and we provide operators with additional data when necessary. The added horsepower and lighter airframe weight provide a better margin of safety to reach pattern altitude quicker and perform well on hot, sunny days. Utilizing the most famous trainer aircraft, the Cessna 172 with added power and superb handling characteristics, enables students to learn the basics of stick-and-rudder flying. Air Plains is also equipped with the ability to provide a modern cockpit environment with glass instruments, metalized panels, and a new interior that is customized and branded. The best advantage Air Plains can provide is a partnership and dedicated support. We take care of the fleet support while the customer can concentrate on running the business operations. Customers prefer one place to call to get parts on the shelf and use our expertise to find solutions fast. Our excellent relationship with Lycoming Engines and Continental Motors enables us to take care of maintenance items and provide a fleet discount. We strive to provide continual engineering and improvement to our kit parts and our goal is to provide the quickest turnaround possible even when custom parts need to be fabricated for customers. A prudent manager must consider all available options to sustain growth and stay competitive. Investing in legacy aircraft that are safe, modernized, and maintained by an industry expert to meet customer demand is an excellent strategy for a healthy operation and provides much steeper growth when compared to the initial investment necessary to purchase new OEM aircraft. Air Plains is well-positioned to support flight schools to pursue this strategy and we offer several packages that are customized to work with flight schools of different sizes.

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Cessna 172 Battery Tray Kit for manifold style battery with Air Plains 180HP engine upgrade, STC SA4428SW. The original battery box may be replaced with a manifold battery as approved under type certificate or PMA for serial numbers 17272885 thru 17274009. This installation is recommended for new and previous installed 180HP engine upgrades. Air Plains new battery tray design is lighter than the original Cessna design and has less corrosion potential. The simplicity of the tray makes it easy to access the battery for maintenance or charging. Also there is more clearance to access the LH magneto. Complete kit includes new tray, bolts, new venting tube, and installation instructions. Manifold style battery is required and sold separately. Part Number: 1728509-KIT Applicable serial number range: 17269310 thru 17272884, 24V. For more information, visit us at www.airplains.com Call: 800-752-8481 or (outside the U.S.) +1-620-326-8904 Email: sales@airplains.com