1969 Cessna 182M
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: Garmin GMA 340 Audio panel with 3LMB Garmin GNS 430W color IFR moving map GPS/Com Garmin G5 HSI/ADI #1 Garmin G5 HSI #2 Garmin GTX 345 Transponder with ADSB in/out King KX 155 digital flip/flop 760 channel Nav/Com King KI 208 VOR/Localizer indicator EDM/JPI 900 graphic engine management system Davton M800 digital timer Remote arming panel Pilot side push-to-talk 12 volt power outlet Music input 4 place intercom Outside air temp gauge Avionics master switch
Description
1969 Cessna 182M Skylane, 3266TT, 1249 SMOH, 204 SPOH, Garmin GMA 340 Audio panel with 3LMB, Garmin GNS 430W color IFR moving map GPS/Com, Garmin G5 HSI/ADI, Garmin GTX 345 Transponder with ADSB in/out, King KX 155 digital flip/flop 760 channel Nav/Com, 84 gallon long range fuel, Pilot side articulating seat, Knots-2-you speed wheel pants, Metco-Aire speed wingtips. Last 23 years very complete logs. No hail, No damage history on NTSB reports. 1240 on the engine but 6 new cylinders with give at least another 1000 hours.
Engine
Engine: ENGINE TIME: 1249 SMOH on 0470 Continental TOP OVERHAUL: Six new cylinders 45 hours ago at 1204 SMOH Prop: PROP TIME: 204 SPOH on McCauley two blade
Interior
Two tone gray fabric and vinyl seats with matching side panels and carpet. Cream headliner. Rated 8 out of 10.
Exterior
Overall white with red major and maroon minor in traditional 1969 Cessna 182 factory scheme. Generally very good with localized chipping that makes it a 7 out of 10.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
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Skywagons.com
trade-a-plane.com
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$119,900
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Placerville, CA | Apr 02, 2026 | 106 days | Active | |
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Skywagons.com
aircraftdealer.com
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$119,900
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Greenville, SC | Apr 01, 2026 | 107 days | Active | |
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globalplanesearch.com
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Call for Price
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Listing Source
barnstormers.com
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$119,900
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Placerville, CA | Apr 01, 2026 | 107 days | Active | |
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Skywagons
aviationtrader.com.au
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$123,631
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Placerville, California | Apr 04, 2026 | 104 days | Active | |
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Skywagons
controlleremea.co.uk
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$121,807 *
GBP £90,648
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Placerville, CA | Apr 04, 2026 | 104 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 182M
This 1969 Cessna 182M (N71589) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,266 hours on the airframe. There are currently 8 182M aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $99,900 to $194,500. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $119,900.
The 182M 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 3,266 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 182M — 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 N71589.
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 N71589 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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $114,450–$164,450.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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