Engines
Texas Skyways offers several choices of power upgrades with New, Zero Time Factory Rebuilt or overhauled Engines for your aircraft.We also offer 2500hrs TBO on all of our options for Cessna 180 and 182.
Since 1985
Texas Skyways Aviation is a full service aviation company that offers engine and propeller upgrades for better speed and climb performance on Cessna aircraft models 180 through 210.
Engine Upgrades
Our engine conversion designs are approved through the FAA with Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) and can be professionally installed in your airplane to provide you with more horsepower, allowing you to notice an increase
in take-off, climb and cruise performance. We have modified quality engines for over 1500 Cessna aircraft in the United States and worldwide.
Aircraft products
Texas Skyways offers many Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) modifications and additions you can have installed on your aircraft. Please browse our product pages and discover the multiple options available to improve your airplane’s ability and appearance. With our engine conversions, propeller upgrades and other unique products, you will experience an impressive increase in take-off, climb and cruise performance.
Texas Skyways Aviation
Our staff is professionally trained and experienced in the testing, certification process and maintenance of aircraft.
Texas Skyways Aviation offers several choices of power upgrades with New, Zero Time Factory Rebuilt or overhauled Engines for your aircraft. As well as offering 2500hrs TBO on all of our options for Cessna 180 and 182.
1953 Cessna 180 up thru 1986 182
A long-time favorite is the 285 HP O-550-F/TS for the 1953 180 thru the 1986 182. Our aircraft equipped with this engine cruises at 163 KTAS with a rate of climb of 1600 FPM. The Takeoff roll at gross weight is 400’.
Cessna 185 up thru T210
The IO-550 engine upgrade is available for the Cessna 185 thru 210 Models. These engines are 300 continuous horsepower. The IO-550 is simply a more efficient engine with the longer stroke of the crankshaft and cylinders.
Client Testimonials
Don’t take our word for it – here’s what our customers say:
“Absolutely fantastic flying! First, I couldn’t believe the ease of the starting procedures of the new Continental engine versus the Lycoming I had. The take off was extremely smooth, I had a third more power and yet less vibration in the engine. The more I talked with Jack and saw how long he’s been doing this, his knowledge and his ability to answer every single question in great detail, and describe everything from the new engine mount, the reduced vibration, increased take off capabilities, the fact that this engine outperforms the turbo engine I had – I was extremely impressed”.
Bill Abington (IO-550-N 310HP)
“About two years ago we replaced our IO-520 and a McCauley prop with a new Continental IO-550 and a Bucaneer Simitar prop. It rerally improved our rate of climb – we went from about 600 to 700 feet per minute to 800 – 1000 feet per minute. The engine runs so much smoother than the old 520. We also improved our cruise speed, we picked up about 8 to 10 knots. We are really pleased with Texas Skyways, we thought they did a wonderful job!”
Pat Rozypal (IO-550-F 300 HP)
“In the last 10 years, I had four Texas Skyways engines. The performance upgrade is just the best thing for a Cessna 182 that I ever found. We live in Albuquerque at 6000 feet take offs, the rate of climb is in the 1500 feet per minute range, which is double than what we used to do. In fact, in IFR flying we have a 13000 minimum descent altitude and we had to make three 360’s to get up, and now we just straight up to 13000. The speed increase is about 20 knots… I routinely fly at 17000 feet and at that altitude we burn around 9.5 gallons – it’s just an amazing machine!”