1963 Cessna 182F for sale

1963 Cessna 182F

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$135,000within typical asking range
Location Fonddulac, WI
Total Time 2,150 hrs
Engine SMOH 780 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 18254717
Reg # N3317U
Engine CONTINENTAL O-470-L/R
Cruise 140 kts (259 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Just installed with new wiring: Garmin 430 Garmin 106A Par200b audio panel/com Garmin 327 Tsp Previously installed: ADS-B Tail beacon JPI 700

Description

Super low time airframe 2150. 780hrs since factory reman in 2004. IFR capable GPS,ILS,VOR. Priced to sell!

Engine

780 in continental factory reman spin on oil filter bracket filter

Interior

Upholstery is very nice overall. BAS seat belts, Rosen sunvisors, new headliner.

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Ken Schmick
trade-a-plane.com
$135,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna 182F

This 1963 Cessna 182F (N3317U) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,150 hours on the airframe. There are currently 5 182F aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $119,000 to $179,950. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $135,000.

The 182F 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 2,150 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,150 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Budget $202 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 182F — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
140 kts (259 km/h)
Max Speed
150 kts (278 km/h)
Range
640 nm (1,185 km)
Ceiling
18,900 ft (5,761 m)
Max Weight
2,650 lbs (1,202 kg)
Useful Load
1,140 lbs (517 kg)
Horsepower
230 HP
Fuel Capacity
54 gal (204 L)
Fuel Burn
13.5 GPH (51 L/h)
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 182 Continental (early)

Fuel Burn
13.5 GPH
~$88/hr

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

FAA registration data pending for N3317U.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Fonddulac, WI

Seller reported 108 more aircraft in Wisconsin →

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 safety data coming soon.

We'll check N3317U against the NTSB accident database.

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 182F

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

Landing Gear BROKEN
2025-06-29

NOSE GEAR UPPER TORQUE LINK BROKE CAUSING GEAR TO COLLAPSE UPON TOUCHDOWN.

Fuel BYPASSING
2021-12-21

THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE WOULD NOT STOP THE FLOW OF FUEL IN ANY OF THE FOUR DETENTS (OFF-LEFT-BOTH-RIGHT) AT THE FIREWALL FUEL GASCOLATOR DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. THE AIRPLANE HAD SAT IDLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 8 YEARS WITH THE FUEL TANKS FULL. AS I...

Landing Gear BROKEN
2011-06-23

LEFT MAIN GEAR SPRING BROKE ON TAXI TO TAKEOFF. CRACK WAS LOCATED INSIDE THE SADDLE AREA WHICH PREVENTED ABILITY TO SEE CRACK THROUGH THE ACCESS PANNELS. THE ONLY WAY TO INSPECT THIS SPRING STRUT IS TO REMOVE THE GEAR STRUT FROM THE ACFT AND VISUAL...

Exhaust OBSTRUCTED
2011-03-02

THE STARBOARD MUFFLER BAFFLE CONE BROKE LOOSE FROM THE MUFFLER HOUSING AND OBSTRUCTED THE EXHAUST PIPE, CREATING BACK PRESSURE IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO LOSE POWER. THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING ACCIDENT SUBSTANTUALLY DAMAGED T...

Reciprocating Engine DETERIORATED
2005-10-10

ROCKER ARMS (2OFF) HAD HARD FACING FAILURE. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/ENG/4 AMDT9.

Wings CORRODED
2004-05-26

(AUS) RT WING MAIN SPAR ANGLE CONTAINED EXFOLIATION CORROSION IN AREA OF WING ATTACHMENT ANGLE.

Reciprocating Engine CRACKED
2003-09-25

(CAN) CRANKCASE WAS DISCOVERED CRACKED NEAR OIL CAP LOCATION. CRANKCASE REPLACED.

Wings CORRODED
2003-06-30

(AUS) LT WING FRONT SPAR CAP DOUBLER PLATE CONTAINED INTERGRANULAR CORROSION.

Wings CORRODED
2003-06-30

(AUS) LT WING FRONT SPAR CAP ANGLE CORRODED.

Flight Controls STRIPPED
2003-06-10

ON ROUTINE SKYDIVING FLIGHT, THE APPROPRIATELY RATED AND QUALIFIED PILOT ENTERED A CROSS CONTROL MANEUVER TO CLOSE CABIN DOOR. UPON RETURNING TO NORMAL FLIGHT THE PIC EXPERIENCED LOSS OF AILERON CONTROL EXHIBITED BY CONTROL WHEEL ROTATING 360 DEGREE...

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 within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $119,988–$167,425.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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