1958 Cessna 182
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHDescription
1958 Cessna 182A Skylane Straight Tail. 40 degree manual flaps. Sportsman STOL kit increases wing area best, plus WingX STC adds 36 inches to wingspan and increases max gross weight from 2650 to 2950 lbs. Useful load now 1110 lbs. Javalin 18-gallon auxillary fuel tank. 73-gallon total capacity. Alpha Systems Angle of Attack (AOA) with heads up display. Fresh IFR cert. Always hangared, Exterior paint 9, Interior condition 8. Complete logs.
Engine
Continental/Millennium O-470-L with 1027 hours since major overhaul by Millenium. It is significant that approximately 50% of Continental ADs do not apply due to Millenium overhaul improvements. Changed to Slick mags, fire-shielded oil and fuel lines 100 flight hours ago. Wolf oil filtration system. Carburetor and Governor overhauled during annual inspection. The McCauley propeller has 1495 SMOH with new hub cap and seal. Less than 5-flight hours ago, the McCauley two blade propeller was removed, inspected, and repaired as necessary (IRAN) at Aircraft Accessories of Oklahoma, after a couple drops of red dye were noticed on the hangar floor below the prop hub. A new design prop hub and seal were installed before return to service
Propeller
For sale: a classic 1958 Cessna 182A Skylane straight tail with 40-degree manual flaps. Wheel fairings, performance and safety upgrades include the best Sportsman STOL kit and Wing-X Extensions STC, which add 36 inches to the wingspan, maximum gross weight increase 300 pounds to 2950, useful load now 1110. Javelin 18-gallon auxiliary fuel tank. Complete logs. Thorough annual and 100-hour inspection completed on 05/09/26, with total airframe time at 3481. Fresh IFR cert. Alpha Systems angle of attack (AOA) with heads-up display, a new fiberglass glare shield, Rosen sun visors, door stewards, new circuit breakers and instrument panel wiring
Interior
Always hangared. Additional features include exterior white paint with blue trim rated 9, [nterior gray leather seats rated 8.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Larry Freiheit
trade-a-plane.com
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$149,900
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Clinton, MO | Jun 17, 2026 | 31 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 182
This 1958 Cessna 182 (N2141G) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,481 hours on the airframe. There are currently 104 182 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $37,500 to $799,221. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $149,900.
The 182 cruises at 140 kts (259 km/h) with a range of 640 nm (1,185 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,900 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 13.5 GPH (51 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $84/hr in fuel alone. With 3,481 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 10 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 182 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N2141G.
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
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We'll check N2141G against the NTSB accident database.
Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 182
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 10 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
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View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, 303, 336, and 337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company Models 182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M, 182N, 182P, 182Q, and 182R Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 182
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
THE DISSIMILAR METAL TAPE SUPPLIED IN STC SA00496SE (U-LINE ELECTRICAL TAPE) IS CAUSING CORROSION ON THE ENGINE MOUNT TO THE POINT OF REPLACING THE ENGINE MOUNT WITH IN 500-100HRS AFTER INSTALLING THE STC. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THREE OF OUR FLEET AIRC...
DURING FIREWALL CLEANING/INSPECTION DURING ANNUAL/100HR INSPECTION, A CRACK, APPROXIMATELY 1.0" IN LENGTH WAS DISCOVERED IN THE UPPER RADIUS OF THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE LOWER FIREWALL DOUBLER DIRECTLY THROUGH THE TOP RIVET THAT HOLDS THE PARKING BRA...
DURING FIREWALL CLEANING/INSPECTION DURING ANNUAL/100HR INSPECTION, A CRACK, APPROXIMATELY 2.3 IN LENGTH WAS DISCOVERED IN THE UPPER RADIUS OF THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE LOWER FIREWALL DOUBLER DIRECTLY THROUGH THE TOP RIVET THAT HOLDS THE PARKING BRAK...
CRACK ON WING SIDE OF RH STRUT. AIRFRAME TOTAL TIME IS 10298.9. CRACK WAS FOUND DURING ROUTINE 100/HR INSPECTION. AIRPLANE DOES PIPELINE PATROL.
DURING FIREWALL CLEANING IN PREPARATION OF INSTALLATION OF NEWLY OVERHAULED ENGINE, A CRACK, APPROXIMATELY 2.3 IN LENGTH WAS DISCOVERED IN THE UPPER RADIUS OF THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE LOWER FIREWALL DOUBLER DIRECTLY THROUGH THE TOP RIVET THAT HOLDS ...
DURING 100HR / ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND RH INBOARD FLAP COVE SKIN CRACKED ALONG WITH FLAP TRACK RIVETS WORKING OUT. INSPECTED AREA AROUND FLAP AND FOUND THE INBD FLAP TRACK/RIB ASSEMBLY TO BE CRACKED THROUGH.
NOSE GEAR UPPER TORQUE LINK BROKE CAUSING GEAR TO COLLAPSE UPON TOUCHDOWN.
I HAD THE ELECTROAIR DUAL EIS INSTALLED BY THEIR RECOMMENDED INSTALLER. I HAD 3 NEW SEPARATE MTH (MAG TIMING HOUSING) FAILURES RESULTING IN VERY POOR ENGINE OPERATION. THE 1ST MTH FAILED DUE TO GEARS COMING APART. THE 2ND FROM WHAT THE IA SAID WAS A ...
CARB AIRBOX BUTTERFLY VALVE ATTACHMENT TO ACTUATING SHAFT FAILED BY POORLY SHOT RIVET PULLING THROUGH THE BRACKET HOLE ON RIGHT SIDE. LEFT SIDE RIVET IS LOOSE AS WELL BUT HAD NOT FAILED AT THE TIME OF DISCOVERY. VALVE WAS HANGING DOWN AWAY FROM THE S...
LOST AVIONICS, TRANSPONDER, AND RADIO STACK. SMELLED BURNING WIRES AND DECLARED EMERGENCY. LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. FOUND SOURCE TO BE A BAD 40 AMP BREAKER SWITCH WHICH RUNS THE AVIONICS AND RADIO STACK.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $113,675–$154,875.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
