Don't know much about T-182, but from an engine management point of
view, shouldn't a lower RPM, higher MP, and lean mixture work better
for the engine during the approach? That way you keep the BMEP high,
cylinders warm, and plugs clean.

wrote:
I am trying to determine the best IFR configurations/power settings for

my Cessna TR182. For example:
APPROACH LEVEL GEAR UP: MP 17 in, RPM 2300, IAS 100, VS 0, Mix Rich,
Carb Heat OFF, Flaps UP, Cowl flaps closed
seems to work but I would like to hear from other 182 pilots:
What approach level config/power setting do you use? Should Carb Heat
be ON so monitoring carb temp not so important on final approach
course? Do you put gear down before or at (as I was taught) FAF/point?

Do you use 10 degrees of flaps in this configuration? If you put gear

down at FAF, what other adjustments are needed to get VS = -500 at 100
KIAS? (I have to put Carb Heat ON and/or pull power back a bit to 16
in)
thanks
Greg