1968 Cessna 182M for sale

1968 Cessna 182M

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$129,900
Location Charleston, SC
Total Time 5,625 hrs
Engine SMOH 770 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 18259342
Reg # N70651
Cruise 140 kts (259 km/h)
ICAO Type C182
✓ Clean NTSB 1 AD ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

AVIONICS King KMA-24 Audio Control Panel Garmin 155 GPS King KX-155 LED Flip Flop Nav/Com #1 King KI-209 VOR/LOC/ILS #1 King KX-155 LED Flip Flop Nav/Com #2 King KI-208 VOR/LOC #2 Cessna RT-359A Transponder with Encoder uAvionix Tail Beacon ADSB-out FEATURES: One Owner since 84 !! 79 Gallon Long Range Tanks !! Fresh

Comprehensive Annual Wheel Fairings included Extended Wings Ground Service Plug uAvionix Tail Beacon ADSB-out New Brake Lines Extended Baggage Compartment Digital Clock Flightcom 403 4-Place Intercom System Hobbs Meter Bracket Air Filter Shoulder Harnesses Pilot Co-pilot adjustable / reclining seats Rear Seat Overhead Lights

Description

770 hrs on Factory New Engine and Prop, Fresh comprehensive annual, NDH, 1968 Cessna 182M Skylane II. Garmin GPS, King digital IFR avionics, 4-place intercom, much more. Pampered by fussy single owner last 40+ years !! Hangared since new. Lots of fancy options to many to list. Ready for immediate work or play. 5625 TT. Priced to sell $129,900. Call Paul Joseph -

Engine

ENGINE 770 Since Factory New !! Continental O-470-R42B 230HP PROP 770 SPOH 2 Blade McCauley

Interior

INTERIOR Gray Vinyl Seats with Suede Inserts. Great Condition. Carpet in excellent Condition. Extended Baggage Compartment. Digital Clock. Flightcom 403 4-Place Intercom System. Hobbs Meter. True Air Speed Indicator. OAT Gauge. Co-pilot Ventilation System. Map Light. Shoulder Harnesses. Pilot Co-pilot adjustable / reclining seats. Rear Seat Overhead Lights. EXTERIOR Tender Yellow Base with Hickory Brown accents. Custom Paint Scheme. Always Hangared. Wheel Fairings included. 79 Gallon Long Range Tanks!! Ground Service Plug. uAvionix Tail Beacon ADSB-out. New Brake Lines. Heated Pitot. Landing Taxi Lights. Strobes. Nav Light Indicators. Bracket Air Filter. Courtesy lights.

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

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$129,900

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About This Cessna 182M

This 1968 Cessna 182M (N70651) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,625 hours on the airframe. There are currently 5 182M aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $99,900 to $174,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $129,900.

The 182M cruises at 140 kts (259 km/h) with a range of 915 nm (1,695 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 12 GPH (45 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $66/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $130/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 5,625 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,625 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Check 1 AD compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $180 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 182M — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
140 kts (259 km/h)
Max Speed
119 kts (220 km/h)
Range
915 nm (1,695 km)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Useful Load
1,110 lbs (503 kg)
Horsepower
230 HP
Fuel Burn
12 GPH (45 L/h)
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 182M

Fuel Burn
12.0 GPH
~$78/hr
Variable Cost
$130/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$18,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$30,000
every 1,500 hrs

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

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N70651.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Charleston, SC

Seller reported 251 more aircraft in SC →

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 N70651 against the NTSB accident database.

Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 182M

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 1 recent AD found for this aircraft type.

2007-09-01 2007-04-25

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 182M

SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.

Servicing LOOSE
2022-09-10

AIRCRAFT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN AIRWOLF REMOTE OIL FILTER ADAPTER MOUNTED ON THE FIREWALL. A TEMPEST EZ TURN OIL FILTER PART # AA48109-1 WAS INSTALLED AT THE LAST OIL CHANGE AND INSTALLED WITHOUT THE USE OF DOW CORNING DC4 LUBRICANT ON THE SEAL AS DIREC...

Flight Controls BINDING
2021-04-06

FLAP OPERATION INTERMITTENT. FOUND PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED CONTROL CABLE (P/N S1244-20) BINDING AT CABLE CLAMP, AT FLAP ACTUATOR. FOUND CABLE IN OTHER AIRFRAMES HAVE CABLE PROTECTION FOR CLAMP, ELIMINATING INNER CABLE RESTRICTION. SOLICITED MCFARLAND AV...

Flight Controls INTERMITTENT
2021-04-06

FLAP OPERATION INTERMITTENT. FOUND PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED CONTROL CABLE (P/N S1244-20) BINDING AT CABLE CLAMP, AT FLAP ACTUATOR. FOUND CABLE IN OTHER AIRFRAMES HAVE CABLE PROTECTION FOR CLAMP, ELIMINATING INNER CABLE RESTRICTION. SOLICITED TO MANUFACTU...

Fuselage CRACKED
2017-05-18

CRACKS WERE FOUND IN THE AFT BULKHEAD AND ALL FIVE VERTICAL FIN ATTACHMENT BOLTS WERE FOUND LOOSE. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE AFT BULKHEAD BEING UNDER DESIGNED.

Equipment/Furnishings LEAKING
2014-03-27

ELT FAILED OPS CHECK. REMOVAL AND INSPECTION REVEALED 2 D CELL BATTERIES LEAKING PROFUSELY. UNIT WAS CLEANED AND INSPECTED AND ALL CELLS WERE REPLACED, EXPIRATION DATES WERE 2017. BATTERY EXPIRATION DATES WERE ALL 2019. 6 (SIX) MONTHS LATER THE E...

Reciprocating Engine FAILED
2012-02-20

NUMBER 5 CYLINDER ON O-470 ENGINE WITH APPROXIMATELY 300 HOURS EXPERIENCED PISTON FAILURE DUE TO WHAT APPEARS AT FIRST IMPRESSION DETONATION. HOWEVER, PISTON IS BELIEVE TO HAVE FAILED DUE TO FLAW IN MANUFACTURE OR EXPERIENCE DAMAGE SUCH AS DROPPING P...

Fuselage CRACKED
2011-07-28

WHILE PERFORMING A VISUAL INSP OF THE AFT FUSELAGE BULKHEAD IAW AD 72-07-09; DISCOVERED CRACKS IN THE AFT BULKHEAD BETWEEN THE RUDDER CABLE CUTOUT AND THE BULKHEAD FLANGE (BOTH SIDES). FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE AD, PERFORMED A TORQUE CHECK ...

Wings CRACKED
2008-03-08

ON INSPECTION BOTH FLAPS RT AND LT TOP AND BOTTOM FLAP SKINS WERE CRACKED 6 TO 8 INCHES ALONG THE T/E, ON THE RIVET LINE. ALSO SHEERED RIVETS ON (3) OF THE (4) FLAP TRACK LOWER TRACK TO RIBS. RESKINNED FLAPS AND INSTALLED MS21042 STEEL SCREWS IN RE...

Fuel DEFORMED
2006-01-11

RESEALED FUEL SELECTOR VALVE PN 0716613-1 AND DURING A LEAK TEST LEAKAGE WAS FOUND FROM ONE OF THE PN 1216107-4 SEALS. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE SEAL FACE WAS DEFORMED AND THAT MOLD LINES FROM THE INJECTION MOLDING PROCESS CAUSED VOIDS IN THE SEAL...

Propellers BROKEN
2001-12-14

PILOT COMPLAINED THAT THE PROPELLER CONTROL WAS HARD TO MOVE. WHEN TECHNICIAN INVESTIGATED, THE CONTROL CABLE BROKE AND CAME OFF IN TECHNICIAN`S HAND. REMOVED AND REPLACED CONTROL WITH NEW PART.

Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$129,950
Range: $129,900 — $145,000
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
0%
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