1966 Cessna 182J
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Sale of the aircraft will include Annual inspection Export of C of C Motivated seller, He is retiring
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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The Aircraft Maintenance Company
trade-a-plane.com
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$150,000
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PANAMA CITY, PA | Mar 20, 2026 | 120 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 182J
This 1966 Cessna 182J (HP-1502PS) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,959 hours on the airframe. There are currently 7 182J aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $119,950 to $189,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $150,000.
The 182J 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 6,959 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. 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 182J — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateCESSNA 182 Continental (early)
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (HP-1502PS) is registered outside the US.
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
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check HP-1502PS against the NTSB accident database.
Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 182J
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
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 182J
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
(CAN) DURING MFG PROGRESSIVE CARE INSPECTION THE SPINNER DOME WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE SPINNER BULKHEAD WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED ALL THE WAY AROUND CRANKSHAFT FLANGE. SPINNER AND PROPELLER RE & RE AND NEW BULKHEAD INSTALLED...
(CAN) DURING A PROGRESSIVE CARE OPERATION INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE LT MLG OTBD SUPPORT CASTING, APPROXIMATELY 1" IN LENGTH AT THE AFT ATTACHMENT POINT ON LOWER RADIUS.
(CAN) DURING A PROGRESSIVE CARE OPERATION INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE RT MLG OTBD SUPPORT CASTING, APPROXIMATELY 1" IN LENGTH AT THE AFT ATTACHMENT POINT ON LOWER RADIUS.
PURCHASED 406/121.5/243 ELT PN 451-23 TSO C126 APPROVED SN 11624 WITH GPS POSITIONS ON 04/08/2011. THE UNIT WAS INSTALLED. DURING ACFT ANNUAL THIS YEAR, MECHANIC NOTIFIED ME THAT MY BATTERIES IN MY ELT UNIT WERE DEAD. VERIFIED THAT NO CORROSION WA...
(CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION,THE REAR BULKHEAD WAS FOUND CRACKED AT TOP RT AND LT CORNERS WHERE THE RUDDER CABLES PASS THROUGH. A NEW REAR BULKHEAD WAS ORDERED AND WILL BE REPLACED BEFORE ACFT WILL BE RETUNED TO SERVICE.
(CAN) PROPELLER SENT TO MY SHOP WITH POSSIBLE INTERNAL OIL LEAK. NO INTERNAL OIL LEAK, BUT AFTER A VISUAL INSPECTION, DISCOVERED MAJOR ISSUES OF NON-COMPLIANCE FROM LAST O/H. THE O/H WAS DONE IN 2010. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH ABOUT THIS, AND C...
(CAN) DURING A PROGRESSIVE CARE INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE RT MLG SUPPORT BRACKET. THE CRACK WAS APPROX .7500 LONG. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED WHERE BOLT GOES THROUGH THE BRACKET TO THE ATTACHMENT POINT.
(CAN) ACFT STEERING AND RELATED SYS WERE INSPECTED DUE TO COMPLAINT REGARDING ACFT BEING HARD TO TURN TO THE RT. AN OPEN CRACK WAS FOUND ON LWR OLEO SUPPORT BRACKET DESCRIBED ABOVE. CONDITION MAY HAVE CAUSED FAILURE OF OLEO SUPPORT, POSSIBLY RESULT...
(CAN) 3 CRACKS LT PAS RAIL, 1 CRACK LT PILOTS RAIL, SEAT RAILS SOME WEAR, WEAR WITHIN LIMITS.
CRACKS FOUND IN BOTH SIDES, UPPER CORNER OF RUDDER CABLE CUTOUT BETWEEN COUTOUT AND FLANGE. DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION OF FRONT FLANGE REVEALED NO DEFECTS. INSPECTION OF THIS BULKHEAD PREVIOUSLY ACCOMPLISHED AT 3607. NOT REQUIRED FOR INSPECTION IAW ...
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 $124,999–$170,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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