1963 Cessna 182F for sale

1963 Cessna 182F

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$155,000Good Deal
Location Pampa, TX
Total Time 5,318 hrs
Engine SMOH 6 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 18254722
Reg # N3322U
Engine Continental O-470-L
Cruise 140 kts (259 km/h)
ICAO Type C182
✓ FAA Valid ⚠ 1 NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Avionics: 2 Garmin G5 Attitude Indicators 1 KMA24 Audio panel 1 Sigtronics SPA Intercom 1 King KX 155 TSO Nav/Com 1 King KX 175 TSO Nav/Com 1 Stratus Appaero Transponder 1 JPI 930 6 way Engine monitor Options: Top hinged right door with jump step

or ranch use feeder

stretcher or other utility use Lightweight alternator Dec 2025 Inspection Fresh IFR USB port iPad mount Heated pitot New airframe battery Auto fuel STC (62) gal Fuel

Description

1963 Cessna 182F, Jump plane, maybe ranch wagon for feeding, load a stretcher, or other utility use. New engine and prop. $155,000. Texas. Ron,.

Engine

Engine: Continental MODEL: O-470-R-8, SNEW 6.0 Propeller: McCauley MODEL: 2A34C203-C, SNEW 6.0

Interior

Selkirk Fiberglass interior Gray Single seat and controls

Exterior

Fresh Matterhorn white paint with Red, White, Blue Patriotic scheme

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

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna 182F

This 1963 Cessna 182F (N3322U) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,318 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 182F aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $119,000 to $179,950. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $155,000.

The 182F cruises at 140 kts (259 km/h) with a range of 915 nm (1,695 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,100 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 12.5 GPH (47 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $69/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 5,318 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 1 incident for this airframe. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (PRECISION DESIGN INC)
Safety record: 1 NTSB incident
Airframe: 5,318 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $188 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
145 kts (269 km/h)
Range
915 nm (1,695 km)
Ceiling
18,100 ft (5,517 m)
Max Weight
3,100 lbs (1,406 kg)
Useful Load
1,110 lbs (503 kg)
Horsepower
230 HP
Fuel Capacity
92 gal (348 L)
Fuel Burn
12.5 GPH (47 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 182

Fuel Burn
12.5 GPH
~$81/hr
Variable Cost
$160/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$20,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$32,000
every 2,000 hrs

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

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

PRECISION DESIGN INC

Registration Address

WILIMINGTON, DE

Certificate Issued

2025-06-17

Airworthiness

1963-03-27

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Pampa, TX

Seller reported 887 more aircraft in TX →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in Pampa, TX but FAA registration shows WILIMINGTON, DE. 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

1 incident found in NTSB database for N3322U.
accident none
2024-03-30
Ben Wheeler, TX

The pilot’s failure to maintain control while landing in a gusting wind.

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database, checked Mar 18, 2026

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 History

2 price events · sources: aircraftdealer.com, trade-a-plane.com

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$167,475
Range: $146,000 — $184,962
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
-7%
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