Engine

• Reciprocating 6-cylinder spark ignition, air cooled

• Continental Motors type O-470-U13B developing 230 BHP (171 kW).

Propeller

• 2-blade, constant speed

• McCauley type C2A34C204.· 

Undercarriage

• Fixed tricycle landing gear with steerable nosewheel.

Electrical system

• 14 volt (12 volt battery)

• fitted with external start DC power receptacle and internal cigarette lighter socket.

Age

• aircraft manufactured in 1977

• a new propeller was fitted in 2006 (overhauled in 2019) and a new engine in 2012

• structural inspections and anti-corrosion treatment predated repainting in 2012

• complete rewiring of aircraft completed in 2013

• annual SIDS inspections

• airframe is now at approximately 5294.7 hours total time.

Airworthiness standard

• Normal category.

Approved Flight Manual (AFM)

• Cessna Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the 1977 Model 182Q Skylane

• more info on CASA's requirements.

Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS)

• FAA 3A13 as revised.

Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) applicable to VH-VMA

• FAA-issued STC SA3531NM for Bogert Aviation's low-loss battery power cables

• FAA-issued STC SA01240SE for Visual Instruments' digital voltmeters

• FAA-issued STC SA01834CH for Knots 2U's cowl-mounted HID landing and taxi lights· 

• FAA-issued STC SA4337NM for RMD Aircraft Lighting's wingtips with landing lights· 

• FAA-issued STC SA01107SE for RMD Aircraft Lighting's HID wingtip landing lights· 

• FAA-issued STC SA4005NM for Precise Flight's landing light pulse/flasher unit· 

• FAA-issued STC SA02446CH for Knots 2U's underwing-mounted battery powered courtesy lights· 

• FAA-issued STC SA03608AT for Trolltune Corporation's maximum takeoff weight increase· 

• FAA-issued STC ST02307CH for Flight Boss Ltd's rudder pedal extensions· 

• FAA-issued STC SA71GL for Brackett Aero Filters' induction air filter· 

• FAA-issued STC SA522SW for Alcor exhaust gas temperature monitor.

Engineering Orders (EOs) applicable to VH-VMA

• Aviocraft's modification #AV9801 to install a backup (electric) attitude indicator

• Aeronautical Engineers Australia's modification #EO10974.001-1 to install an avionics master switch

• Southdown Engineering's modification #27-EO-044 to apply a rubber strip onto the leading edges.