1960 Cessna 182C for sale

1960 Cessna 182C

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$79,950Great Deal
Location CA
Total Time 4,495 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 52527
Reg # N8627T
Engine Continental O-470-L
Cruise 140 kts (259 km/h)
ICAO Type C182
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

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

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

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.

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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 6 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 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 4,495 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (RICHARDSON SEAN)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,495 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $188 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 182C — 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

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

FAA records

Aircraft Location

CA

Seller reported 718 more aircraft in CA →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in CA but FAA registration shows DELTA JUNCTION, AK. Aircraft may have been relocated. Confirm current location with seller.

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

No incidents found

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.

Fuel LEAKING
2010-02-17

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...

Ignition DEFECTIVE
2008-12-01

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...

Flight Controls CRACKED
2001-02-01

(AUS) BOTH CONTROL WHEELS CRACKED FROM BOTTOM RIVET HOLE.

Flight Controls FAILED
2000-11-14

ELECTRIC TRIM SERVO AT ELEVATOR, FAILED.

Landing Gear FAILED
1998-04-21

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.

Ignition BROKEN
1996-05-14

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 WATER LEAK
1996-01-13

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.

Fuel LEAK
1995-12-01

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.

Fuel LEAK
1995-12-01

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.

Reciprocating Engine FAILED
1995-02-13

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.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$115,000
Range: $97,475 — $131,000
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
-30%
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