1968 Cessna 182L
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Avionics: Apollo II Morrow GPS Bendix KMA 20 Audio Panel Bendix KT 76A Transponder Icom A200 Com Narco Mark 12A Nav/Com Bendix KR 86 ADF Additional Features: Nose Wheel Fairing Sunshades
Description
AUCTION - Introducing this No Reserve Auction for a 1968 Cessna 182L Skylane with approximately 3,500 hours total time and 530 hours since major overhaul. The last annual inspection was completed in September 2020. To return the aircraft to airworthy condition, an extensive maintenance work order was last compiled April 2024, the work order is available in the logbooks tab. Review all maintenance records and logbooks carefully and take advantage of this opportunity to own a Cessna 182L. Please visit for more information.
Engine
Engine: Continental O-470-R Engine 530 SMOH Overhaul Performed August 1999 at 2970 Total Time Prop: McCauley 2-Blade 461 SPOH Overhauled June 2001 at 3039 Total Time
Propeller
Airframe: 3500 Total Time Annual Last Performed September 2020 LH RH Wing Skins Replaced March 2022 at 3055 Hours Total Time Useful Load 1081 lbs Estimate For Repairs Compiled April 2024 – See Logs For Details
Interior
Blue Fabric Seats and Side Panels with Tan Headliner Carpet Removed
Exterior
White with Blue and Black Striping Accents Repainted March 2002 by Aircraft Refinishing Co.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 182L
This 1968 Cessna 182L (N42177) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,500 hours on the airframe. There are currently 8 182L aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $99,000 to $139,000.
The 182L 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 3,500 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 182L — 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 registration data pending for N42177.
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 N42177 against the NTSB accident database.
Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 182L
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 182L
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
THROTTLE CABLE PORT THROUGH FIRE WALL OUTER SLEEVE LOST LOWER SCREW ALLOWING SHIELD FIREWALL GROMMET ATTACHMENT PART (S-352) HOUSING OF SEAL TO WEAR INTO THE CABLE ALMOST 1/2 WAY INTO INTERIOR CABLE, CAUSING INTERIOR CABLE TO BEGIN TO BIND. REPLACED...
AFTER A FLIGHT FROM CENTRAL ARKANSAS TO SOUTHERN MISSOURI WITH OVERNIGHT STAY, WHILE CONDUCTING A POST FLIGHT INSPECTION THE PILOT REPORTED EXCESSIVE OIL ON THE AIRCRAFT BELLY AND ENGINE COWLING. WHEN QUESTIONED, THE PILOT REPORTED THAT A POST FLIG...
DURING SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE ON A CONTINENTAL O-470-R RECIPRICATING ENGINE THE MECHANIC NOTED THE TEMPEST OIL FILTER, PART NUMBER AA48110-2, HOUSING APPEARED TO SEPERATING FROM THE BASE AS INDICATED BY A LINE OF UNPAINTED METAL AT THE JUNCTURE OF THE ...
NEW VACUUM PUMP FAILURE 3P194-AFC.
WHILE PERFORMING A PART 91 FLIGHT TRAINING, PILOTS EXPERIENCED CONTROL YOKE OSCILLATION. RETURNED TO AIRPORT WITHOUT INCIDENT. DURING INSPECTION, FOUND TRIM TAB TUBE BROKEN AS SECONDARY DAMAGE. BELIEVE PRIMARY FAILURE OF ELEVATOR COUNTER BALANCE WE...
DURING ROUTINE 500 HOUR INSPECTION OF MAGNETO, THE IMPULSE COUPLING WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. CRACKS ORIGINATE FROM SHARP CORNERED FEATURE OF IMPULSE COUPLING FLYWEIGHT BASE PLATE. THIS CORNER FORMS THE FULL ADVANCE STOP OF THE IMPULSE COUPLING. CR...
DURING ROUTINE 500 HOUR INSPECTION OF MAGNETO, THE IMPULSE COUPLING WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. CRACKS ORIGINATE FROM SHARP CORNERED FEATURE OF IMPULSE COUPLING FLYWEIGHT BASE PLATE. THIS CORNER FORMS THE FULL ADVANCE STOP OF THE IMPULSE COUPLING. CRACK...
METAL PARTICLES WERE FOUND IN OIL FILTER DURING OIL CHANGES, APPROX 100 HRS AFTER MAJOR O/H. ALL CYLINDERS WERE REMOVED AND INSPECTED. FOUND NR 5 CYLINDER NICKLE PLATING PEELING AT THE BASE OF THE CYLINDER. PISTON AND RINGS WERE SCUFFING THE PEELI...
ROUTINE DIFFERENTIAL COMPRESSION TEST RESULTING IN A 48/80 READING WAS CAUSED BY A LEAKING EXHAUST VALVE. THE CYLINDER ASSY WAS R & R WITH A NEW CYLINDER ASSY.
ACFT WAS IN CRUISE FLIGHT AND EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE. THE CASE WAS CRACKED ABOVE THE NR5 CYLINDER AND INSP THROUGH THE OIL FILLER TUBE REVEALED TNE NR5 PISTON WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THIS ENGINE WAS O/H 17 YEARS AGO. INSP REVEALED THE ACF...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
