Question of the Week: What Do You Make of Cessna's Diesel-Burning 182 NXT?

Question of the Week: What Do You Make of Cessna’s Diesel-Burning 182 NXT?

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Thursday, August 02, 2012 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Cessna is expanding fuel options for the 182 Skylane by introducing an SMA diesel-burning engine, also referred to as the 182 NXT.
This new diesel aircraft is seen by some as a "game-changer," and the article asks readers to share their opinions through a poll.
The article also presents results from a previous poll and solicits suggestions for future "Question of the Week" topics.

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Cessna is widening fuel options for owners of the 182 Skylane, including an SMA diesel-burning engine. Some have said a diesel-powered Cessna would be a game-changer, but we’d like to know your opinion.

What did you think of Cessna’s new diesel-powered 182 NXT?
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