1959 Cessna 182B
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRGarmin GSB 15 USB charger Garmin GPS antenna Garmin 275 ADI Garmin 275 HSI Garmin 275 backup battery Garmin GMA 35C remote audio panel Garmin GTN 750xi nav/com/gps Garmin GA 35 gps antena Garmin GMU 11 magnetrometer Garmin GMC 255A nav/com Comant Comm antenna VSI
Description
Good shortfield airplane, with good paint and interior. Excellent radios that are IFR capable.
Engine
Engine Type: Continental O470-L
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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Christa Holden
trade-a-plane.com
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$148,000
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Rougemont, NC | Apr 02, 2026 | 106 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 182B
This 1959 Cessna 182B (N2780G) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,704 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 182B aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $120,000 to $148,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $148,000.
The 182B 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 3,704 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. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 182B — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateCESSNA 182 Continental (early)
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 182 Continental (early). Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.
Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N2780G.
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 N2780G against the NTSB accident database.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 182B
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
ON SHUTDOWN, NOTICED A POOL OF OIL ON THE RAMP, AND THICK ALONG THE ENTIRE BELLY. MEASURED 5 QTS OF OIL REMAINING. INSPETION REVEALED THE FIBER GASKET SHOWED A NICK AND DEFROMATION OF THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER. ON REMOVAL, CONFIRMED THE GASKET ON THE ...
ON SHUT DOWN NOTICED POOL OF OIL ON RAMP AND THICK ALONG ENTIRE BELLY. MEASURED 5 QTS OIL REMAINING. INSPECTION REVEALED FIBER GASKET SHOWED NICK AND DEFORMATION OF OIL FILTER ADAPTER GASKET SWIFT PN FM-07. ON REMOVAL IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT GASKET O...
(CAN) AD CF-90-03 R2 EXHAUST TYPE CABIN HEATER INSPECTION CARRIED OUT. FOUND EXHAUST CRACKED AT RIGHT HAND INLET FLANGE RADIUS. EXHAUST MUFFLER, LEFT HAND & RIGHT HAND EXHAUST HEADER PIPES REMOVED. SENT TO MANUFACTURER FOR REPAIR & FIT INSPECTION.
DURING AN INVESTIGATION CONCERNING A NLG COLLAPSE, DISCOVERED THE LOWER STRUT SUPPORT BRACKET ONLY HAD 1 OF 2 BOLTS SECURING IT. AFTER THE ACFT LANDED, THE BRACKET BROKE AWAY FROM THE NOSE GEAR. AS THE ACFT TURNED ONTO THE TAXIWAY, LATERAL LOADS CA...
(CAN) CRACK DISCOVERED ON THE TUBE OF THE BOW WHEEL PIVOT ASSY. CRACK FORMED CLOSE TO WHERE THE ARM ASSY MOUNTS TO THE BOW OF THE FLOAT.
ALTITUDE 11,000 (VFR ON TOP - IFR FLIGHT PLAN) DURING CRUISE FLIGHT THE GARMIN GPS 430W FAILED TO THE DR MODE. SATELLITE ACQUISITION WAS LOST. AFTER ABOUT 30 MINUTES IT RE-ACQUIRED THE SATELLITES AND CONTINUED TO FUNCTION TO DESTINATION. TRANSITIONED...
LT MLG OTBD SUPPORT ASSY (PRIMARY STRUCTURE) FOUND CRACKED DURING ANNUAL INSP. CRACK PROPOGATED THROUGH SUPPORT FITTING AND U-BOLT HOLE. CRACK VISUAL TO NAKED EYE. LOCATED AT AFT END OF CUTOUT FOR L/G SPRING.
WHILE UNDER INITIAL TEST, JUST PRIOR TO INSTALLING THIS NEW UNIT IN THE ACFT, THE CONTROL TOGGLE SWITCH ON THE FRONT OF THE UNIT BROKE, THE TOGGLE ARM CAME OFF. IT WAS NOT ABUSED IN ANY WAY, IT WAS JUS A NORMAL TEST. UNIT IS BEING REPAIRED, BUT WH...
FERRIOUS METAL WAS FOUND IN FILTER, THE TEARDOWN FOUND.
(AUS) FUSELAGE BULKHEAD CRACKED IN AREA DESCRIBED IN AD/CESSNA180/75AMDT2. CRACK LENGTH APPROXIMATELY 38.1MM (1.5IN). AD IS NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS MODEL AIRCRAFT.
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 above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $105,000–$148,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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