1957 Cessna 182A
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
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Description
Ultimate Backcountry Aircraft! 1957 Cessna 182A. 105 Gallons Total Useable. From 1987 to date, this airplane was operated by P.Ponk Aviation in Alaska and Washington as a platform for a number of STC projects, including a 500 hour endurance run for certification of the O-470-50 Engine, certification of McCauley and Hartzell Propellers, P.Ponk Rudder/Elevator Bearings and P.Ponk Quick Inspection Plates, all which have been issued FAA STCs. The plane has also been used for testing of the Cont. O-550 Engine (currently installed under FAA Field Approval), and for demonstrations. It has been highly modified for "bush" and cargo use. (See listing that follows). All modifications are approved under STCs or FAA Field Approvals, with copies of 337s and approvals in the aircraft records. Please, serious buyers only. No trades.
Engine
FAA Field Approved 0-550 Engine and Cessna Oil Filter Adapter. STC'd McCauley 3-Blade -401 86" Propeller. Seaplanes West Upgraded Engine Mount, JPI EDM700 Digital Analog EGT/CHT/FF/OAT Scanner.
Propeller
Sportsman Stol Kit, A.R.T. Wing Extensions w/300 lb. gross weight increase, Alaska Skycraft Sky-Pod belly fuselage cargo 26 Gallon fuel pod, One Piece Windshield, Aeroflash Wingtip Anti-Collision Strobe Lights, Horton Flap Gap and Aileron Seals, Right Hand, Swing-up Cargo Door, Extended Baggage Compartment, 5 Overhead Skylights/Windows, Rosen Sun Visors, Airglas Nose Wheel Fork Assembly and Condor 8.50 X 6 Nose, Gar-Aero Wheel Adapters 8.50 X 10 AirTrac Main Tires, Plane Power Alternator 12V 60A, Additional Flashing Landing Taxi Lights in RH Wing, new 2026 BAS Shoulder Harnesses, Upgraded to C-182 Wings w/79 Gallons useable , P.Ponk Polymer Rudder Elevator Bearings, Challenger Air Filter, F. Atlee Dodge Battery Box and Power Safe Battery, P Ponk Quick Inspection Plates.
Interior
Seaplane V-Brace, F. Atlee Dodge Folding Rear Seats, Pilot Door Steward, Selkirk Flap Tunnel Cover.
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Regal Air
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$250,000
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Everett Paine Field, WA | May 19, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 182A
This 1957 Cessna 182A (N6365B) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,151 hours on the airframe. There are currently 9 182A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $69,900 to $250,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $250,000.
The 182A cruises at 140 kts (259 km/h) with a range of 915 nm (1,695 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,100 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 12.5 GPH (47 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $69/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 4,151 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. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 182A — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N6365B.
Location & Ownership
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
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N6365B against the NTSB accident database.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 182A
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
7/31/2021: WINDS WERE OUT OF THE NORTH WEST. PLANNING TO CROSS SOUTH END OF THE RUNWAY TO ENTER LEFT DOWNWIND FOR RUNWAY 36. HAD DIPPED BELOW PATTERN ALTITUDE IN ORDER TO PULL UP AND LOSE AIRSPEED. THE ENGINE COMPLETELY DIED ABOUT 3/4 MILE EAST OF TH...
PROPELLER WAS BROUGHT IN FOR REPAIR, DUE TO RED DYE LEAKAGE. DURING THE COURSE OF INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND. THE HUB IS CRACKED ON THE REAR SIDE OF BLADE SOCKET NR 1. ACFT ENG IS A O470-50 WITH A P PONK CONVERSION, STC SA02092SE, WHICH RAISES ...
(CAN) WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION AND LOW OIL PRESSURE, A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF METAL WAS FOUND IN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT 1 OF THE OIL RING SETS HAD A CENTER RETAINING SPRING THAT HAD FAI...
(CAN) ON APPROACH INTO FIRE LAKE, THE PILOT NOTICED CONSIDERABLE VIBRATION AND MECHANICAL KNOCKING NOISE. AFTER LANDING THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING BUT WOULD VIBRATE QUITE BADLY OCCASIONALLY WITH THE ASSOCIATED KNOCKING NOISE. THE PILOT ELECTED TO...
(CAN) FWD FLAP RETURN CABLE INSPECTED IN AREA UNDER PHENOLIC 1 INCH PULLEY AFT OF STN 44. FOUND ONE SHINY WEAR SPOT. ON REMOVAL DISCOVERED APPROX 7 WIRES BROKEN AT SHINY SPOT UNDER PULLEY AND APPROX 10 WIRES BROKEN AT FRAYED SPOT APPROX 2 INCHES FWD ...
ROD END AT STEERING COLLAR SHEARED CAUSING LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
PERFORMED CYLINDER COMPRESSION TEST AND FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER READING 0 PSI AND FOUND LEAKING AROUND CYLINDER HEAD AND BARREL FINS. UPON REMOVAL THE HEAD IS COCKED SIDEWAYS ON THE BARREL. THE HEAD WAS SEPARATING FROM BARREL. THE CYLINDER PN FRCN68. ...
RT EXHAUST BROKE AT ELBOW, PART HAD BEEN REPAIRED 544 HRS AGO. DID NOT SHOW ANY CRACK 50 HRS EARLIER. DO NOT REPAIR EXHAUST PARTS THAT HAVE 1000 HRS ON THEM. (K)
DURING LANDING ROLL OUT THE NOSE GEAR BEGAN TO SHIMMY UNTIL NOSE GEAR FAILURE. AN INSPECTION SHOWN, A FAILURE OF THE NOSE GEAR SHIMMY DAMPER BRACKET ON HOUSING. PART ORIGINAL TO 1958 INSTALLATION. (K)
BULKHEAD, PN 071220510, CRACKED AT TIE DOWN HOLE. BULKHEAD, PN 0712206, CRACKED AT BOLTHOLES ATTACHMENT TO ELEVATOR BELLCRANK SUPPORT MOUNT. (K)
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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