1973 Cessna 182P
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRproviding WAAS-enabled GPS navigation and full IFR approach capability including LPV Minimums A Garmin GTX-345 transponder provides ADS-B In and Out
delivering real-time traffic and weather to both the panel and connected tablets. The panel features dual Garmin G5 electronic flight instruments
with one serving as the primary attitude indicator and the second configured as an HSI. These units interface seamlessly with the Garmin 530W to provide excellent situational awareness! A JPI digital engine monitor provides detailed engine data including EGT
CHT and fuel flow. Additional avionics secondary NAV/COM and a Nav-o-Matic autopilot. Overallthe avionics make this aircraft a highly capable IFR and cross-country platform with modern safety and redundancy!
Description
A rare chance to join a well-managed 10-member partnership in a Cessna 182P Skylane-one of the most respected, versatile, and capable single-engine aircraft ever built. This aircraft is hangared, flown often and equipped with an upgraded Garmin Avionics and a modern digital engine monitor. Ideal for the owner who wants reliable cross-country performance, excellent useful load, and stable operating costs within a professional and organized ownership group.
Engine
The engine is a factory-overhauled unit installed in 2019 and currently has 751 hours since overhaul. Being a true factory rebuild, it offers excellent reliability, smooth operation, and strong performance! The engine has a clean compression history and displays excellent temp trends through the JPI engine monitor. It starts easily and runs smoothly throughout the power range!
Interior
The exterior of the aircraft presents well with a green and white paint scheme that has a good overall shine. While the paint is not brand new or perfect, it is definitely above average for its age and remains attractive both up close and on the ramp! All windows are clear with minimal signs of age, and the aircraft shows no evidence of hail damage or significant cosmetic wear.
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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Leadership Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$14,500
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Galesburg, IL | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 182P
This 1973 Cessna 182P (N91121) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,829 hours on the airframe. There are currently 64 182P aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $14,500 to $580,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $14,500.
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 3,829 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
FAA registration data pending for N91121.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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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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