1961 Cessna 182E for sale

1961 Cessna 182E

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$249,999Overpriced
Location Caldwell, ID
Total Time 5,100 hrs
Engine SMOH 480 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 18253670
Reg # N9270X
Engine Reciprocating
Cruise 140 kts (259 km/h)
ICAO Type C182
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH
Dynon HDX Skyview Garmin 530 TruTrak autopilot

Description

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.

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Joe Dory Aviation
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$249,999
Joe Dory Aviation
aircraftdealer.com
$249,999
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$249,999

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About This Cessna 182E

This 1961 Cessna 182E (N9270X) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,100 hours on the airframe. There are currently 6 182E aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $40,000 to $300,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $249,999.

The 182E cruises at 140 kts (259 km/h) with a range of 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 $130/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 5,100 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (CASTLE ROCK SERVICES LLC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,100 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Budget $180 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 182E — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
140 kts (259 km/h)
Max Speed
119 kts (220 km/h)
Range
915 nm (1,695 km)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Useful Load
1,110 lbs (503 kg)
Horsepower
230 HP
Fuel Burn
12 GPH (45 L/h)
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 182E

Fuel Burn
12.0 GPH
~$78/hr
Variable Cost
$130/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$18,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$30,000
every 1,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 182E. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

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

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Caldwell, ID

Seller reported 108 more aircraft in ID →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in Caldwell, ID but FAA registration shows HELENA, MT. 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 N9270X.

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 182E

SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.

Navigation UNSERVICEABLE
2023-08-11

GARMIN 430W TAWS/TERRAIN DATA CARD CASE TABS BROKE ALLOWING METAL PORTION TO DESPERATE AND CIRCUIT CARD FELL OUT.

Navigation DAMAGED
2023-08-11

GARMIN NAV DATABASE CARD CASE HAD 3 OF 4 ASSEMBLY TABS BREAK

Navigation MALFUNCTIONED
2023-08-11

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...

Electrical Power CRACKED
2019-03-21

(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...

Flight Controls CRACKED
2015-11-09

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...

Reciprocating Engine LEAKING
2015-09-21

(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...

Ignition FAILED
2013-05-29

(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 ...

Reciprocating Engine FAILED
2010-08-06

CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE, CONNECTING RODS CAME THROUGH CASE AND COWL.

Landing Gear BROKEN
2009-01-23

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)

Power Plant CRACKED
2007-05-20

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

2 price events · sources: controller.com, aircraftdealer.com

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$214,499
Range: $175,962 — $249,999
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
+17%
Above Market

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