1968 Cessna 182L - for sale

1968 Cessna 182L -

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$149,000within typical asking range
Location Amarillo, TX
Seats 4
Reg # N42712
Engine CONTINENTAL O-470-L/R
Cruise 140 kts (259 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

1968 Cessna 182L Skylane, N42712. 6,300 TT Engine: 1,050 SMOH Located Tulia, TX, 7A4. 2026 annual inspection currently underway Just over 1,000 SMOH Upgraded Garmin avionics including GPS 530 Avionics: Garmin GPS 530, Upgraded Garmin avionics, Comm/nav radio stack, Transponder. Contact Buffalo Aviation.

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

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Jon Kuehler
barnstormers.com
$149,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna 182L -

This 1968 Cessna 182L - (N42712) is a 4-seat single engine piston . This aircraft is listed at the market average at $149,000.

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.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Budget $202 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 182L - — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
140 kts (259 km/h)
Max Speed
150 kts (278 km/h)
Range
640 nm (1,185 km)
Ceiling
18,900 ft (5,761 m)
Max Weight
2,650 lbs (1,202 kg)
Useful Load
1,140 lbs (517 kg)
Horsepower
230 HP
Fuel Capacity
54 gal (204 L)
Fuel Burn
13.5 GPH (51 L/h)
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 182 Continental (early)

Fuel Burn
13.5 GPH
~$88/hr

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

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N42712.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Amarillo, TX

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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 N42712 against the NTSB accident database.

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $122,425–$164,950.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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