1961 Cessna 182D
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRfuel totalizer and accurate fuel guage! • Garmin GNC-300XL IFR GPS (excellent backup navigator) • PS Engineering PMA8000 Audio Panel • Narco MK12D NAV/COM • King KN-64 DME • S-TEC Autopilot Autopilot with GPSS (ARINC-429 interface) for holds turns
Description
1961 Cessna 182D Skylane - N22CF - PPonk Power - WAAS / ADS-B / Autopilot - Fresh Annual Offered for sale is a beautifully maintained and extensively upgraded 1961 Cessna 182D Skylane powered by the highly desirable PPonk O-470-50 conversion for 270hp, delivering 520-class performance with Skylane operating costs. Climb at 2,000+ fpm with passengers, this is a great STC for high altitude operations! This is a true turn-key IFR, WAAS-equipped, full EIS suite, ADS-B compliant aircraft with a new 406mhz ELT and a freshly serviced Autopilot with GPSS (ARINC-429 interface), excellent engine health, with a clean, modernized panel. Fresh $18k avionics overhaul an install include a new Garmin GTX 375 installation, New Attitude indicator, Stec-30 servo overhauled and a 406mhz ELT installation so you don't need to worry about having to ugprade. No damage history complete logs since new in 1961, these are available on request. This aircraft has been continuously improved over the years and no maintenance has been deferred. This shows in both the logs and the condition.
Engine
• PPonk O-470-50 conversion • Spin-on oil filter (2,000 hour TBO) • Air-oil separator • Digital EGT/CHT, fuel flow, oil pressure/temp, volts, RPM manifold pressure • Brackett air filter
Interior
6/10 - clean and serviceable cloth seats and carpet; no damage, simply dated cosmetically • 4 place audio
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dalton Knoderer
trade-a-plane.com
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$174,000
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Spicewood, TX | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 182D
This 1961 Cessna 182D (N22CF) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,312 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 182D aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $99,950 to $269,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $174,000.
The 182D cruises at 140 kts (259 km/h) with a range of 915 nm (1,695 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 12 GPH (45 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $66/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 6,312 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.
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Cessna 182D — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N22CF.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
1 Active Lien
Security agreement on file — verify with seller before purchase
FAA Title Records — 1 document FAA DocIndex
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Safety Record
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 182D
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
WHILE INSPECTING THE ACFT, NOTICED RIVETS LOOSE ON ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE WHERE THE TORQUE TUBE ATTACHES TO THE PYLON ASSEMBLY.
BEARING BLOCK FOUND DAMAGED.
PILOT REPORTED A HIGH MAGNETO DROP. UPON INSPECTION THE LT MAGNETO WOULD NOT TIME CONSISTENTLY. REMOVED AND DISASSEMBLED THE MAGNETO AND FOUND 1 SIDE OF THE CONTACT POINT TO BE VERY LOOSE.
THE RT FUEL TANK CAP O-RING SPLIT AND FUEL SIPHONED OUT OF THE RT TANK DURING FLIGHT.
(AUS) LH AND RH WING FLAP SKINS CRACKED. WHEN THE SKINS WERE REMOVED FOR REPLACEMENT, INTERNAL CORROSION WAS ALSO FOUND.(OTHER CAUSE: AGE ) (CASA# 510001443)
COULD NOT GET ENGINE TO RUN PROPERLY. COMPRESSION GOOD ON NR 6, FINALLY DETERMINED NR 6 WAS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. REMOVED CYLINDER, SENT FOR OVERHAUL. FOUND HOLE IN EXHAUST VALVE PORT. (VOID IN THE CYLINDER CASTING) CYLINDER REJECTED AND RETURN...
WHILE INVESTIGATING A COMPLAINT OF A DEFECTIVE DOOR LATCH IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE INTERNAL SPLINES OF THE DOOR HANDLE WERE STRIPPED.
MAGNETO DISASSEMBLED FOR 500-HOUR MAINTENANCE, BALL BEARINGS, PN 1081806 AND PN 2202, FROM ROTATING MAGNET ASSY WERE OBSERVED TO HAVE A SMOKY-BLUE CAST. ROTOR WAS RE-ASSEMBLED IN CASE HALVES TO FACILITATE SHAFT END PLAY CHECK WITH DIAL INDICATOR. P...
(AUS) CARBURETOR FLOAT TO BODY ATTACHMENT SCREWS LOOSE ALLOWING THE FLOAT TO CONTACT THE BODY AND PREVENT CLOSING OF THE NEEDLE AND SEAT. CARBURETOR FLOODING.
O-RING SWELLED PREVENTING FUEL SELECTOR PORT FROM OPENING.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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