1965 Cessna 182H
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDUAL KING KX155 NAVCOMS GARMIN GRTX 325 TRANSPONDER PANEL MOUNT 660 GPS UVIONICS TAIL BEACON ADSB-OUT TRICLE CHARGER (fused)
Description
HERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A CLASSIC SKYLANE THAT HAS BEEN OWNED BY A METICULOUS FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR FOR THE PAST 10 PLUS YEARS. IT HAS COMPLETE LOGS AND HISTORY SINCE IT WAS BRAND NEW.
Engine
The engine is a Continental Factory Reman with great compression, although it is past TBO New engine mounts ACF corrosion treated
Interior
New carpet and headliner
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chuck Smith Aircraft
trade-a-plane.com
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$89,500
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Torrance, CA | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 182H
This 1965 Cessna 182H (73SC) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 7,999 hours on the airframe. There are currently 6 182H aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $89,500 to $189,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $89,500.
The 182H 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 7,999 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 1 airworthiness directive applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 182H — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (73SC) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 182H
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 1 recent AD found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company Models 182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M, 182N, 182P, 182Q, and 182R Airplanes
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 182H
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
DURING INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE NR 3 BLADE ROTATED WITHIN THE HUB. DISCOVERED THAT THE BLADE ACTUATING LINK, WAS BROKEN WHICH ALLOWED THE BLADE TO ROTATE. IT WAS UNDETERMINED IF THE LINK WAS BROKEN DUE TO MISHANDLING OF THE PROPELLER OR HA...
DURING A 500 HOUR INSPECTION OF MAGNETOS, IMPULSE COUPLING WAS FOUND TO HAVE CRACKS IN THE HUB BASE PLATE, LOCATED AT THE FULL ADVANCE STOP NOTCH. CRACKS RADIATE FROM THE SHARP-CORNERED FEATURE OF THE NOTCH OF THE PLATE. DEFECT DETECTED USING MAGNE...
CRACK DISCOVERED IN AFT BULKHEAD DURING INSPECTION. 0.25 INCH CRACK LOCATED IN UPPER LEFT CORNER BETWEEN RUDDER CABLE CUTOUT AND BULKHEAD FLANGE.
WHILE PERFORMING A COMPRESSION CHECK TO FIND AN OIL LEAK, FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER WITH O COMPRESSION. PULLED CYLINDER OFF AND FOUND THE PLATING ON THE CYLINDER LOOSE AND FLAKING OFF. (K)
AFTER INSTALLING NEW CYLINDER ASSY SA47006S-A20P WITH NEW PISTON ASSY PN SA640518, WE WERE PERFORMING BREAK IN RUN AT LOW POWER, FIRST AT 800 RPM FOR 2 MIN. SHUTDOWN ENGINE, CLEANED FOULED PLUGS DUE TO OIL IN CYLINDER FROM ASSY. RAN ENGINE AT 1000 ...
STARTER DRIVE WAS OVERHAULED BY A CERTIFIED REPAIR STATION. (PN S539800M30) STARTER ADAPTER SPRINGS WERE INSTALLED IAW STC DURING THE OVERHAUL. THE STARTER WAS INSTALLED ON THIS ENGINE AND WAS OPERATED FOR 4.06 HOURS (5 STARTS) BEFORE IT FAILED. A...
PISTON RINGS PREMATURELY WORN AND DETERIORATED CAUSING HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION AND POWER LOSS. CYLINDER VALVE GUIDES WORN AND EXHAUST VALVE REPLACED.
MAGNETO REMOVED FOR FAILURE, 24 TEETH MISSING ON DISTRIBUTOR GEAR. REPLACED WITH NEW GEAR NR 10-357586. (K)
DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. THIS LOWER RT DOOR HINGE PIN WAS FOUND BROKEN IN 3 PLACES. IT IS VERY SIMPLE TO DETECT, THIS JUST TO OPEN AND CLOSE DOOR SLOWLY AND WATCH FOR EQUAL ROTATION OF PIN. IF ONLY ONE END TURNS THEN THE PIN MUST BE BROKEN.
DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION LOWER RT DOOR HINGE PIN WAS FOUND BROKEN IN 3 PLACES. THIS ITEM IS SIMPLE TO DETECT BY JUST OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOOR SLOWLY AND WATCH FOR EQUAL ROTATION OF PIN. IF ONLY ONE END TURNS THEN THE PIN MUST BE BROKEN. PART IN...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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