1972 Cessna 182P
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFR1: Bendix/King KMA-24 Audio Panel S/N 30805 2: GTR 225 B VHF Com Transceiver (Garmin) 3: Nav/Com Radio 39360-1114 ARC RT-508A 4: Cessna ARC Rt-359a 300 XPDR Transponder PN 41420-11M
Description
Offered for sale is our 1972 Cessna 182P, a solid, low-time aircraft with a current annual inspection and recent engine overhaul completed by Poplar Grove Airmotive. This was our first airplane, purchased with the intention of updating it. Since that time, our mission changed, and we upgraded to a Cessna 210. This dependable 182 is now ready for its next owner. This would make an excellent personal, family, cross-country, or time-building aircraft. Aircraft Information • Year/Model: 1972 Cessna 182P • Registration: N21001 • Serial Number: 182-61347 • Total Airframe Time: 2,974.5 hours • Engine: Continental O-470-R, Type H • Horsepower: 230 HP • Engine Time Prior to Recent Work: 830.1 hours • Annual Inspection: Current • Accident or Damage History: None • Logbooks: Complete and available • Storage: Always hangered • Location: Hangered in Davenport, Iowa Engine Update The engine had only 830.1 hours when work was recently completed by Poplar Grove Airmotive. Work and components included: • Six new Continental cylinders • Twelve new lifters • Camshaft grind service • New thrust bearings • New rocker shafts • New piston pins • New connecting-rod bushings, bolts, and nuts • New crankshaft seal • New magneto gears, retainers, cushions, and related components • New bearings, seals, gaskets, hardware, and other internal components as required This was far more extensive than a routine cylinder replacement. The engine received significant attention from a respected aircraft engine facility, totaling $54K, with invoices and logbook documentation available for review to get her ready for new adventures. Avionics and Equipment 1. Bendix/King KMA-24 Audio Panel 2. Garmin GTR 225B VHF Communications Transceiver 3. Cessna ARC RT-508A Nav/Com Radio 4. Cessna ARC RT-359A Transponder Mechanically, this is a strong aircraft with a low-time airframe, current annual inspection, complete logbooks, no accident or damage history, and updated engine. The primary issue is cosmetic. The aircraft retains its original paint, which is worn and needs to be re-painted. It is priced accordingly. For the next owner, this aircraft offers a blank canvas. Rather than paying a premium for someone else's paint choices, the buyer can select a completely new exterior design and color scheme while starting with a solid, capable Cessna 182. The airplane located in Davenport, Iowa. Serious inquiries are welcome. Complete logbooks, Poplar Grove Airmotive documentation, invoices, photographs, and additional aircraft information are available upon request.
Engine
Lower-End Components and Services Four magneto cushions Magneto bolts, gear, and two retainers C/S gear, dowel, and related components Tachometer shaft Four thrust bearings Three shroud tubes Twelve rocker shafts Six piston pins Six connecting-rod bushings Twelve connecting-rod bolts Twelve connecting-rod nuts Two nose through-bolts Four cam gear bolts Six crank gear screws Crankshaft seal and crank plug Sleeve, worm gear, and worm shaft Two rubber bushings Needle bearing and two ball bearings Eight plates and eight lock rings Three Woodruff keys Clutch spring Gasket set, including copper and felt gaskets Additional bearings, washers, clamps, seals, shims, rings, and related hardware Twelve new lifters Camshaft grind service
Propeller
Super Low Time. This is a solid 182P ready for new adventures.
Interior
Interior is in good. Exterior needs paint.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Brad Utter
trade-a-plane.com
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$185,200
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Davenport, IA | Jul 27, 2026 | 0 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 182P
This 1972 Cessna 182P (N21001) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,974 hours on the airframe. There are currently 73 182P aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $14,500 to $580,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $185,200.
The 182P 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 2,974 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 182P — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateCESSNA 182 Continental (early)
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N21001.
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 N21001 against the NTSB accident database.
Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 182P
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 182P
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
CARB AIRBOX BUTTERFLY VALVE ATTACHMENT TO ACTUATING SHAFT FAILED BY POORLY SHOT RIVET PULLING THROUGH THE BRACKET HOLE ON RIGHT SIDE. LEFT SIDE RIVET IS LOOSE AS WELL BUT HAD NOT FAILED AT THE TIME OF DISCOVERY. VALVE WAS HANGING DOWN AWAY FROM THE S...
PILOT REPORTED THAT APPROX. AN HOUR INTO FLIGHT AT 3500 FEET AND 30 DEGREES AND ON AUTOPILOT, EXPERIENCED SEVERE ENGINE VIBRATION AND REDUCED POWER. PILOT REDUCED POWER TO AROUND 1700-1800 RPM IN EFFORT TO DECREASE VIBRATION. ULTIMATELY MADE EMERGE...
CONDUCT OF AD 2011-10-9, THE AD STATES:"INSPECT THE DIAMETER OF EACH SEAT LOCKING PIN ENGAGEMENT HOLE.. .THE MOST USED HOLES DO NOT HAVE A "DIAMETER", BUT INSTEAD HAVE A HOLE THAT IS ELLIPTICAL IN SHAPE. THUS, MEASUREMENTS FORE AND AFT AND PORT TO ST...
SMALL CRACK ON EXTERNAL TOP OF THE RH FLAP, THE CRACK IS NOT LONGER THAN 2 INCHES AND THE INTERNAL RIBS AND AC STRUCTURE WERE UNDAMMAHED. THE CRACK DID NOT PROTRUDE TO ANY FASTENERS AND WAS RELATED TO PREVIOUS FLAP DAMAGE. CESSNA WAS CONTACTED AND ...
AIRCRAFT WAS IN CRUISE FLIGHT AND SUDDENLY LOST ENGINE POWER WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. AIRCRAFT PERFORMED EMERGENCY LANDING TO AIRSTRIP WITH NO DAMAGE. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SEAL THAT SURROUNDS THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE AIR INTAKE ...
DURING INSPECTION FOUND FITTING SEPARATED ON RIGHT SIDE AND SEPARATION GAP OPEN APPROXIMATELY .75". NO DAMAGE TO FIREWALL FOUND. NO DAMAGE TO CENTER TUNNEL FOUND. NO LOOSE HARDWARE WAS FOUND. METAL IN SEPARATION SHOWS CRACK WAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 ...
DURING RUN UP, MAGETO FAILED TEST. LESS THAN 1 HR OPERATION AFTER OVERHAULED MAGETOS INSTALLED. DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE CAPACITOR LOOSE IN HOUSING AND COIL WIRE LOOSE AND MAGETO SET IN E GAP. REMOVED OTHER MAG AS A PRECAUTION AND FOUND ITS C...
OCCURED WHILE ACFT WAS IN HANGER. EMERGENCY LOCATION TRANSMITTER: AK451, 121.5/406 HZ ACTIVATED GIVING FALSE ACCIDENT SIGNAL. COAST GUARD CALLED REGISTERED OWNER AND UNIT WAS TURNED OFF. 70 PERCENT OF THESE UNITS HAVE FAILED IN THIS WAY. CONTACTE...
REPORTED FUEL WOULD DRAW FROM LT FUEL TANK EVEN WITH THE SELECTOR VALVE POSITIONED IN THE RT TANK POSITION. DISCOVERED THAT SATISFACTORY RESULTS COULD NOT BE OBTAINED FROM THE VENT SYSTEM CHECKS DESCRIBED IN MM SECTION 12-22. FOUND THE LONG RANGE T...
(CAN) AT FULL UP ELEVATOR, WITH THE ELEVATOR RIGGED WITHIN LIMITS, THE ARM ASSEMBLY IS CONTACTING THE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
