1961 Cessna 182E
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHDescription
Huge price drop! Incredible 182 with every mod imaginable to create the ultimate backcountry capable aircraft. You name it; Super charger, Leading Edge Exhaust, Extended Baggage, Airglas Nose Gear, Door Stewards, Sportsman Cuff, VG's, Middle Fork tail skid, remote oil filter, BAS shoulder harness, Rosin Visors, New Paint, New Interior, Alternator, Precise flow vents.....etc etc...then the Avionics, Holy Cow; Dynon Skyview HDX, TruTrak Autopilot, Avidyne Transponder with ADSB Out, MVP-50 Engine Monitor, Freeflight ADSB In, etc...etc...the list goes on and on. *SEE LOGBOOKS UNDER DOCUMENTS*
Engine
Low time (2018) 480 SMOH Forced Airmotive Supercharger Leading Edge Exhaust New starter adapter
Interior
Incredible leather. Must see interior to understand.
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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Joe Dory Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$249,999
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Caldwell, ID | Mar 30, 2026 | 110 days | Active | |
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Joe Dory Aviation
aircraftdealer.com
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$249,999
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Caldwell, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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$249,999
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Caldwell, ID | Mar 17, 2026 | 123 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 182E
This 1961 Cessna 182E (N9270X) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 6 182E aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $40,000 to $295,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $249,999.
The 182E 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.
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 182E — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateCESSNA 182 Continental (early)
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
CASTLE ROCK SERVICES LLC
Registration Address
HELENA, MT
Certificate Issued
2023-03-28
Airworthiness
1962-01-11
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 N9270X.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 182E
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
GARMIN 430W TAWS/TERRAIN DATA CARD CASE TABS BROKE ALLOWING METAL PORTION TO DESPERATE AND CIRCUIT CARD FELL OUT.
GARMIN NAV DATABASE CARD CASE HAD 3 OF 4 ASSEMBLY TABS BREAK
RECEIVED NEW TAWS/TERRAIN DATA CARD FROM GARMIN, CARD DATA DOWNLOAD WAS ACCOMPLISHED ON GARMIN WEBSITE USING GARMIN CARD READER. GARMIN PROGRAM SHOWED TERRAIN AND OBSTACLE DATA DOWNLOAD COMPLETE. WHEN DATA CARD WAS PUT INTO 430W AND UNIT POWERED UP I...
(CAN) THIS NEW ALTERNATOR CAME EQUIPPED WITH A BLAST TUBE BOLTED TO THE REAR OF THE ALTERNATOR HOUSING FOR DYNAMIC AIR FLOW COOLING OF THE UNIT. THE BLAST TUBE WAS FOUND CRACKED OFF ITS MOUNTS IN ALL 3 LOCATIONS. IT HAD FALLEN DOWN AND WAS RESTING ON...
DURING A CHECK FLIGHT PILOT'S CONTROL YOKE CRACKED AND SEPARATED ON THE LT SIDE, ON THE LT HORIZONTAL SECTION, 1" FROM THE LT 90 DEGREE BEND FROM VERTICAL. YOKE PN IS UNKNOWN SINCE CURRENT PARTS MANUALS ONLY LIST CURRENTLY AUTHORIZED CONTROL YOKE PN...
(CAN) PILOT REPORTED DEFECT, OIL STREAK FOUND DOWN SIDE OF COWL ON PILOT`S SIDE. OIL LEVEL FOUND TO BE DOWN 1 QT FROM BEGINNING OF THE FLIGHT. SUSPECT OIL LEAK. REMOVED COWLS AND INSPECTED FOR OIL LEAKS. FOUND NR 6 CYLINDER ROCKER BOX COVER LEAKIN...
(CAN) UPON ENGINE RUN-UP BEFORE TAKEOFF IT WAS FOUND THAT THE LT MAGNETO WAS VERY ROUGH AND CAUSING THE ENGINE TO BACK FIRE. ACFT WAS RETURNED TO HANGER FOR MAINTENANCE. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LOWER CONTACT PAD ON THE PN 10-357174 CONTACT ASSY ...
CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE, CONNECTING RODS CAME THROUGH CASE AND COWL.
PILOT REPORT: ON LANDING SEVERE NOSE WHEEL SHIMMY. FOUND ROLL PIN THAT SECURES PISTON TO DAMPER ROD BROKEN AT PISTON THE DAMPER ROD. REPLACED ROLL PIN AND ALL O-RINGS. OPS NORMAL ON NEXT LANDING. (K)
MECH DISCOVERED ON A 50 HR INSP, THE SUPPORT COLLAR ON THE AIRBOX MOUNTED TO THE CARBURETOR WAS CRACKED. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE SEPARATION OF THE AIRBOX FROM THE CARBURETOR AND LOSS OF POWER. PN 0750288 WAS REPLACED WITH NEW SUPPORT COLLAR PN 07502...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above 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.
