1958 Cessna 182A for sale

1958 Cessna 182A

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$69,900
Location Kokomo, IN
Total Time 3,968 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,808 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 51474
Reg # N1JY
Engine Continental O-470-L
Cruise 140 kts (259 km/h)
ICAO Type C182
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR

Avionics: TKM MX11 Com 1 Narco COM 11A Com 2 Narco NAV 11 Nav 1 (INOP) Narco NAV 11 Nav 2 (INOP) Sandia STX 165 Transponder Bendix ADF-T-12C ADF uAvionix Tail Beacon ADS-B Out Additional Equipment Modifications: Airmarc 128H Marker Beacon Workman 8-Day Clock Analogue CHT/EGT Indicator Analogue Carburetor Temperature Indicator Wing Strobes FAR 91.411 .413 valid through April 2028

Description

Low Total Time, ADS-B Out, High Useful Load Take a look at this vintage 182! This aircraft is a great candidate to be upgraded! Give AOS a call today to secure this great Skylane

Engine

Engine Make: Continental Engine Serial #: 68558-8-L Engine Model: O-470L Engine HP: 230hp Useful Load: 1,029lb Useable Fuel: 55gal Engine Hours since Overhaul: 1,808.7hr Type of Overhaul: Major Overhaul to New Limits Date of Overhaul: April 1975 Overhaul Shop: Richard Storia IA#1494775 Prop Overhaul Date: September 1998 Hours since Prop Overhaul: 664.7hr

Propeller

Last Annual Competed: May 2026 Please visit our website to view logs as the files are too large to upload here: www.AircraftOwnershipSolutions.com Aircraft Ownership Solutions is the Midwest's premier aircraft dealer for quality pre-owned aircraft. AOS is one of the few dealers that owns their inventory.

Interior

Exterior Condition: 5/10: White, Red and Blue. The exterior presents an average overall appearance with typical wear consistent with its age and use, and no evidence of hail or corrosion damage observed. Interior Condition: 6/10: Blue and Red with Cloth Seats. The interior presents a good overall appearance, with seats that were reupholstered years ago and remain in great shape with only typical wear noted throughout the cabin.

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

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About This Cessna 182A

This 1958 Cessna 182A (N1JY) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,968 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 below the market average at $69,900.

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 3,968 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,968 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $188 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 182A — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
140 kts (259 km/h)
Max Speed
145 kts (269 km/h)
Range
915 nm (1,695 km)
Ceiling
18,100 ft (5,517 m)
Max Weight
3,100 lbs (1,406 kg)
Useful Load
1,110 lbs (503 kg)
Horsepower
230 HP
Fuel Capacity
92 gal (348 L)
Fuel Burn
12.5 GPH (47 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 182

Fuel Burn
12.5 GPH
~$81/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. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N1JY.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Kokomo, IN

Seller reported 87 more aircraft in IN →

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 N1JY 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.

Fuel BROKEN
2021-07-31

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...

Propellers CRACKED
2017-08-11

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 ...

Reciprocating Engine DAMAGED
2013-08-23

(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...

Reciprocating Engine FAILED
2012-08-09

(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...

Wings FRAYED
2009-04-23

(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 ...

Landing Gear BROKEN
2007-10-01

ROD END AT STEERING COLLAR SHEARED CAUSING LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

Reciprocating Engine SEPARATED
2007-04-18

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. ...

Exhaust BROKEN
2007-03-25

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)

Landing Gear FAILED
2006-10-29

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)

Fuselage CRACKED
2006-03-22

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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