1963 Cessna 182F
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: 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 feederstretcher 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.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hudson Flight
trade-a-plane.com
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$155,000
|
Pampa, TX | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Hudson Flight Limited
aircraftdealer.com
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$165,000
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Pampa, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Selkirk Fiberglass
globalplanesearch.com
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$165,000
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Pampa, TX | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Hudson Flight Limited
aerotrader.com
|
$155,000
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Pampa, TX | May 01, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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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.
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Cessna 182F — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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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
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
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.
NOSE GEAR UPPER TORQUE LINK BROKE CAUSING GEAR TO COLLAPSE UPON TOUCHDOWN.
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...
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...
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...
ROCKER ARMS (2OFF) HAD HARD FACING FAILURE. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/ENG/4 AMDT9.
(AUS) RT WING MAIN SPAR ANGLE CONTAINED EXFOLIATION CORROSION IN AREA OF WING ATTACHMENT ANGLE.
(CAN) CRANKCASE WAS DISCOVERED CRACKED NEAR OIL CAP LOCATION. CRANKCASE REPLACED.
(AUS) LT WING FRONT SPAR CAP DOUBLER PLATE CONTAINED INTERGRANULAR CORROSION.
(AUS) LT WING FRONT SPAR CAP ANGLE CORRODED.
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.