1956 Cessna 182 Skylane
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1956 Cessna 182 Skylane

Single Engine Piston

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Total Time 4,740 hrs
Engine SMOH 117 hrs
Seats 4
Engine Continental O-470-L
Cruise 152 kts (282 km/h)
ICAO Type C182

Equipment & Features

Autopilot
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Full Garmin panel with Gfc500 autopilot 2- G3x 7 in touch screens with engine monitor Garmin 650 XI GMA 340 audio panel GTR 225 radio G5 back up Has all LED landing ,nav and also strobe lights

Description

Airframe: TTAF: 4740 Engines: Continental North Point O470-50 TSMO: 117 Props: Hartzell Scimitar SNEW: 117

Engine

Continental North Point O470-50 TSMO: 117

Propeller

Hartzell Scimitar

Interior

9/10

Exterior

9/10 Paint

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna 182 Skylane

This 1956 Cessna 182 Skylane is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,740 hours on the airframe. There are currently 35 182 Skylane aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $37,500 to $649,000.

The 182 Skylane cruises at 152 kts (282 km/h) with a range of 885 nm (1,639 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 20,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 14 GPH (53 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $77/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $160/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $20,000. With 4,740 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,740 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $210 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 182 Skylane — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
152 kts (282 km/h)
Max Speed
156 kts (289 km/h)
Range
885 nm (1,639 km)
Ceiling
20,000 ft (6,096 m)
Max Weight
3,100 lbs (1,406 kg)
Useful Load
1,050 lbs (476 kg)
Horsepower
235 HP
Fuel Capacity
92 gal (348 L)
Fuel Burn
14 GPH (53 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 182 Skylane

Fuel Burn
14.0 GPH
~$91/hr
Variable Cost
$160/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$20,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$32,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 182 Skylane. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for this aircraft.

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