1960 Cessna 182C
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAVIONICS: Narco CP 126 Audio Panel with 3 Light Marker Narco Mark 12D NAV/COM with VOR/LOC/G.S. Narco Mark 12D NAV/COM with VOR/LOC Garmin Aera 796 GPS/MAP Navigation Garmin GDL 82 ADSB Narco AT 150 Transponder Sigtronics SPA 400 Intercom JPI EDM-700 Graphic Engine Monitor JPI Fuel Flow Indicator INCLUDING: McFarlane Aviation Elevator Jack Screw Actuators STC Sportsman STOL Kit (Stein Aviation) STC Aero Fabricators Shoulder Harness and Seat Belts Monarch Air Development Fuel Caps Power Plane Alternator and Voltage Regulator Buris Aircraft Stainless Steel Battery Tray F M Enterprises Oil Filter Adapter Air Wolf Air Oil Separator One Piece Windshield Flap and Aileron Gap Seals Aeroflash Wingtip Strobes and Belly Strobe
Description
Maintenance Condition: Complete Logs: Yes Useful Load 1005.1 Lbs Transponder Cert. Due July 2023 Annual Inspection Due July 2023 Exterior: All Over White with Royal Blue and Coral Red Paint by Flying Colors Inc. 01/23/1995 Interior: Dark Gray Vinyl and Fabric Complete New Interior by Flying Colors Inc. Date of Interior 01-23-1995 Including: McFarlane Aviation Elevator Jack Screw Actuators STC Sportsman STOL Kit ( Stene Aviation) STC Aero Fabricators Shoulder Harness and Seat Belts Monarch Air Development Fuel Caps Power Plane Alternator and Voltage Regulator Buris Aircraft Stainless Steel Battery Tray F M Enterprises Oil Filter Adapter Air Wolf Air Oil Separator One Piece Windshield Flap and Aileron Gap Seals Aeroflash Wingtip Strobes and Belly Strobe
Engine
TOTAL TIME ENGINE: 1045 Hours Since Overhaul by American Aircraft Engines Inc, Overhaul Date 11/04/2009 Continental 0-470-L S/N 81153-0-L-4 - NOTE: In 2018 American Aircraft Engines Inc. Performed an IRAN Inspection 210 Hours Ago TOTAL TIME PROPELLER: 870 Hours Since Factory New Installed 02/08/2011 McCauley 3 Blade Propeller Model D3A36C435-A S/N 100639
Interior
Dark Gray Vinyl and Fabric Complete New Interior by Flying Colors Inc. Date of Interior 01-23-1995
Exterior
All Over White with Royal Blue and Coral Red Paint by Flying Colors Inc. 01/23/1995
Inspection
Complete Logs: Yes Useful Load 1005.1 Lbs Transponder Cert. Due July 2023 Annual Inspection Due July 2023
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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American Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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Contact for Price
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Livermore, CA | Mar 30, 2026 | 109 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$79,950
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CA | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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American Aircraft Sales
globalplanesearch.com
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Call for Price
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— | Apr 02, 2026 | 106 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 182C
This 1960 Cessna 182C (N8627T) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,495 hours on the airframe. There are currently 7 182C aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $79,950 to $148,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $79,950.
The 182C 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 4,495 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. 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 182C — 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
Registered Owner
RICHARDSON SEAN
Registration Address
DELTA JUNCTION, AK
Certificate Issued
2025-08-12
Airworthiness
1962-06-25
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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 database checked for N8627T.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 182C
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
DURING INSPECTION, FOUND EVIDENCE OF FUEL LEAKING FROM WITHIN THE FUEL TRANSDUCER. FUEL STAINS WERE FOUND ON EXTERIOR OF THE TRANSDUCER AND ON THE FIRE SHIELD SURROUNDING IT. THERE WAS NO APPARENT LEAKING OUTSIDE OF THE FIRE SHIELD ITSELF. THE UNI...
ENG RUNS ROUGH. ENG MISFIRES. HISTORY: 2/25/2004; TACH 487.1 - REPLACED LT AND RT MAGNETOS. ACFT RUN UP CHECKED OUT OK. 4/26/2004 TACH 508 - CHECKED TIMING. 05/11/2005 (NO TACH) - TROUBLESHOOTING ROUGH ENGINE. REMOVED INTAKE MANIFOLD AND FLAT SAN...
(AUS) BOTH CONTROL WHEELS CRACKED FROM BOTTOM RIVET HOLE.
ELECTRIC TRIM SERVO AT ELEVATOR, FAILED.
DURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, ONE LEG OF THE U-BOLT ON THE LT MAIN GEAR LEG WAS FOUND BROKEN IN THE THREAD AREA. SUBMITTER SUSPECTS IT WAS DUE TO FATIGUE. A CLOSER LOOK AT THESE BOLTS DURING INSPECTION WOULD BE IN ORDER.
TWO NEW SNAP-RING COUPLINGS INSTALLED AT ANNUAL INSPECTION. SEVEN HOURS LATER BOTH COUPLING SPRINGS FAILED ON CONSECUTIVE ENGINE STARTS. SPRING FAILURES APPEAR TO BE IDENTICAL. COUPLINGS WERE BOUGHT AND INSTALLED AS ASSEMBLIES PREVENTING INSPECTIO...
FUEL CAP LEAKED RAIN WATER THROUGH CAP WHICH HAS A BUILT-IN WATER TRAP. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF CAP AND ADAPTER WITH DESIGN WHICH DOES NOT TRAP RAIN WATER.
BLADDER FUEL TANKS LEAKED FUEL WHEN FILLED ABOVE ONE-HALF FULL MARK. CAUSED BY ABRASION DURING COLLAPSING OF FUEL TANK. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT WITH FIBERGLASS TANKS.
BLADDER FUEL TANKS LEAKED FUEL WHEN FILLED ABOVE ONE-HALF FULL MARK. CAUSED BY ABRASION DURING COLLAPSING OF FUEL TANK. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT WITH FIBERGLASS TANKS.
PISTON WAS COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATING. ALL VALVES AND OTHER ENGINE PARTS COMPLETE AND ACCOUNTED FOR. SUSPECT CAUSE WAS METAL WAS TOO BRITTLE. PISTON PIN WAS IN ROD AND MOVING AROUND IN CYLINDER.
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 below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $113,950–$146,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
