1973 Cessna 182P
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
with moving map GPS (New) • GARMIN SL30 : NAV/COMM/DME • GARMIN GMA 340 : Audio Panel • GARMIN GTX 327 : Transponder • JPI EDM 700 : Engine Monitor
Description
The Cessna 182P Skylane is a popular, American-built, single-engine, high-wing light aircraft introduced in October 1971. It is a four-seat plane known for its reliability, strong performance, versatility, and approachable handling, making it suitable for various missions from local flights to crosscountry travel. The 182P model was part of a transition to the “Skylane” name for all subsequent 182s and typically features a Lycoming engine and tricycle landing gear. Highlights: NEW PAINT AND INTERIOR NEW WINDOWS, BRAKES AND TYRES NEW DUAL ASPIN AVIONICS BUSH STALL CONVERSION KIT EXTENDED RANGE FLINT FUEL TANKS NO DAMAGE HISTORY WILL BE DELIVERED WITH NEW SPATS
Engine
ENGINE: Continental IO-470-R-25A • Time Since New: 2,144 Hrs • Time Since Major Overhaul: 1.2 Hrs • Time Between Overhaul: 1,500 Hrs • Engine HP: 230 HP Last Overhaul: 2025 PROPELLER: McCauley 2A34C203 2 Blade Propeller • Time Since New: 1.8 Hrs • Time Between Overhaul: 2,400 Hrs New Propeller Installed: 2024
Interior
• No. of Passengers: 1+3 • New black leather seats, new plastics, new carpets • Interior refurbished in 2025
Exterior
• White with black accents • New paint done in 2025
Modifications / STCs
• • New GARMIN 530
• • New paint
• • New interior in black leather
• • New windows
• • Metal instrument panel
• • New tyres and brakes installed
• • Will be delivered with new spats
• • Flint extended range fuel tanks
• • No damage history
• • Beryl filtrate kit STC SA2653WE
• • Bush conversion stall kit STC SA2761SW
• • Extended range flint fuel tanks
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rochelle Govender
avbuyer.com
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$258,081
$261,887
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South Africa | Mar 16, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Cessna 182P
This 1973 Cessna 182P is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,375 hours on the airframe. There are currently 68 182P aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $14,500 to $580,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $258,081.
The 182P 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 $160/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $20,000. With 4,375 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 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
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Ownership & Registration
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
South Africa
ZA
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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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.
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