1961 Cessna 182D
Single Engine Piston
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American Aircraft Sales Co. Tel: 925-449-5151Cell: 510-783-2711550 Airway Blvd.Livermore, CA 94551All Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection Availability Subject to Prior Lease, Sale, or Withdrawal From Market Without Notice AirframeHours since Factory New Engines Loc. Make Model Serial# SMOH C Continental 0-470-L 81443-0-6-4 324 Overhauled in 1994 Placed in Service 2004Props Loc. Make Model Serial# TSOH C McCauley C2A34C204-C 793220 46
Engine
Continental 0-470-L
Interior
Tan Vinyl and Fabric
Exterior
All Over Tan with Red Trim
Inspection
Complete Logs: Yes Useful Load 918.7 Lbs. Transponder Cert. May 2024 Annual Inspection August 2025
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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$99,950
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Livermore, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$99,950
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CA | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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American Aircraft Sales
globalplanesearch.com
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$99,950
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CA | Mar 17, 2026 | 122 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 182D
This 1961 Cessna 182D (N85T) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,965 hours on the airframe. There are currently 6 182D aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $99,950 to $269,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $99,950.
The 182D 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 1,965 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 182D — 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
HELGASON JAMES R
Registration Address
PEBBLE BEACH, CA
Certificate Issued
2006-06-26
Airworthiness
1960-12-12
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 N85T.
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.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $114,000–$162,500.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
