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Since they also make a mineral multi-visc oil why not use that? I did break in a Lyc and Cont turbo with regular XC but believe that was the recommendation from the manufacturer.

Have had recent good luck on a break in using this oil. Think changed it at about 2 and 10 hours, then regular XC around 20 hours. Burn is about 1qt/20 hrs now which is same as last two big bore Continentals have broken in. However, personally believe that high utilization early in engine life...

Try Shapr3D for relatively cheap (about $250/yr.) CAD that has benefit of using same geometry engine as SW. Runs locally but has cloud storage for access across devices. Works on Mac, PC and iPad. Latter interface is its finest incarnation, but being old school usually use a desktop. Even having...

Goodyear + Airstop for last 20 years no issues.

Believe the same AC that permits omitting the TC for another AI also allows remote placement of TC if the autopilot requires it (rate based).

Best SEL speed can recall, and that was in a fixed gear 182 at FL190.

After thousands of hours in one, along with nearly all the other Cessna singles, can say the T182T is probably the best Cessna ever built.

Not just centerline - almost every landing has some crosswind component. Put the upwind wheel on first, then the downwind, then the nosewheel, and the transition will be much easier. Although in very high crosswinds there is a school that suggests landing on the downwind edge since the initial...

TR182 is a lot more airplane. And flying it well below its capacity only improves things. Unless converted, 177 does not have an pressure controller, so you have to manually operate the waste gate using the throttle. Not a big deal, but different than other turbos in a descent. Cardinal also has...

Did it say new bearings? these appear to marked by position, which is what one might do if dis-assembling and re-assembling using existing parts. You might also mark them if they are first test-fitted, removed, and then put back if there's a concern that they have taken a liking to the position...

If you are going through all this trouble, make sure your micros are calibrated and/or have gage blocks on hand. I also write the measurements down for future reference though that does not seem to be all that common.

Know your airplane. Study the manual. Chair fly. It’s not a car and its systems are more complicated. Many airplanes with both standard and aux fuel (factory or added later) have rules about which tank to use when, how much head space needs to be present before changing to a different tank, etc...

There are several shops out there that can probably rebuild your engine in 12-20 weeks. I would think that the shop you first used might be interested and coming to an accommodation, but not clear that you and they are still on good enough terms for that to occur given some of the posts. That...

The issue with single drive, dual mag is that it is an orphan with very restricted parts supply and few places that will or can overhaul them. Not a reliability issue.

Lycoming has had long lead times for new and rebuilt engines for some time now. Independent shops can do better, but they too are probably at least 6 months depending on the ask (IRAN vs. 0 SMOH).

Oh come on, it's only been a week since I cut my forehead on a 182 flap. You make it sound like it's every day! Gravity fed fuel is a nice thing. People rarely end up using their airplane, especially their first one, for the mission they thought they bought it for. The 182 can handle any...

Again, the answer is the 182. You have a young family and want to go places and enjoy the aircraft. It's a great IFR platform (suitably equipped - many are, and your budget permits the airplane, a panel, and still an engine in the bank). Cessna is still in business and still makes the 182...

Some guesses - poor handling, visibility, control, etc. Plus low payload and range, long turn around times, etc. Sure is pretty. Pity physics still plays a role.

Add in night, IMC, and rain, and then you are talking! That said, greatly in favor of a second AI in place of T/C.

Get a 182, won't regret it. Plus you can see what's under you aka "flying above" in a high wing. Everyone can fix it, simple systems, etc. May not even outgrow it, and climb performance will be appreciated, particularly when under gross as implied by don't "need" the full weight capabilities...