1974 Cessna 182
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Exceptional, Turnkey Cessna 182P Skylane! This 1974 Cessna 182P combines a low-time airframe with a fresh Continental O-470-S (50 SMOH) and a three-blade Hartzell prop (60 SOH), offering outstanding value and peace of mind. The cockpit has been fully modernized with a Garmin glass suite, including dual G3X Touch displays, GTN-750Xi, GTN-650, Synthetic Vision, Smart Glide, and a Garmin GFC-500 digital autopilot with ESP, yaw damper, and return-to-level. ADS-B In/Out, SiriusXM weather, Flight Stream connectivity, and a G5 standby round out a true IFR platform. Finished in a clean blue-and-white exterior with a comfortable four-place interior, this is a rare, no-compromise Skylane, ready to fly and built to travel. Contact Cody for more details!
Engine
Continental O-470-S2, 230 HP 50 hours SOH TBO at 1700 hours
Propeller
Hartzell 3 Blade Constant Speed Propeller 60 SPOH
Interior
Light-tan seating and cabin side panels
Exterior
White with Blue, and Blue and Grey Accent Stripes
Inspection
Annual Inspection Completed December 2025 **All specifications subject to verification by purchaser
Modifications / STCs
• Aero Vent System
• (2) Garmin GSB-15 USB Power Ports (Pilot & Co-Pilot)
• Type-A and Type-C
• Bose LEMO Headset Plugs (Pilot & Co-Pilot)
• Avionics Master
• Autopilot Master
• Trim Master
• Go-Around Button
• Pitot Heat
• Instrument Panel Lighting
• Alternate Static Air
• Elevator & Rudder Trim
• Wheel Pants
• New LH & RH CIES Fuel Senders
• New GDL 69
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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Aerista
aerista.com
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$368,900
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Oshawa, ON | Apr 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Aerista
globalair.com
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Contact for price
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ON, Canada | Jun 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$424,900
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ON, Canada | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Garmin Integrated Glass Cockpit Suite
globalplanesearch.com
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$424,900
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ON, Canada | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Aerista
controller.com
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$368,900
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Oshawa, ON, Canada | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Aerista
aviationtrader.com.au
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$380,381
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Oshawa, ON, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Aerista
controlleremea.co.uk
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$375,746 *
GBP £278,898
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Oshawa, ON, Canada | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Aerista
aircraftforsale.com
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$368,900
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Oshawa, ON, Canada | May 02, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 182
This 1974 Cessna 182 (C-GXDM) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,950 hours on the airframe. There are currently 83 182 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $37,500 to $649,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $368,900.
The 182 cruises at 140 kts (259 km/h) with a range of 915 nm (1,695 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,100 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 12.5 GPH (47 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $69/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 1,950 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 50 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 10 airworthiness directives 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 182 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (C-GXDM) is registered outside the US.
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 database checked for C-GXDM.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (C-GXDM). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 182
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 10 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 206, 207, 210, T303, 336, and 337 Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, 303, 336, and 337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company Models 182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M, 182N, 182P, 182Q, and 182R Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 182
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
THE DISSIMILAR METAL TAPE SUPPLIED IN STC SA00496SE (U-LINE ELECTRICAL TAPE) IS CAUSING CORROSION ON THE ENGINE MOUNT TO THE POINT OF REPLACING THE ENGINE MOUNT WITH IN 500-100HRS AFTER INSTALLING THE STC. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THREE OF OUR FLEET AIRC...
DURING FIREWALL CLEANING/INSPECTION DURING ANNUAL/100HR INSPECTION, A CRACK, APPROXIMATELY 1.0" IN LENGTH WAS DISCOVERED IN THE UPPER RADIUS OF THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE LOWER FIREWALL DOUBLER DIRECTLY THROUGH THE TOP RIVET THAT HOLDS THE PARKING BRA...
DURING FIREWALL CLEANING/INSPECTION DURING ANNUAL/100HR INSPECTION, A CRACK, APPROXIMATELY 2.3 IN LENGTH WAS DISCOVERED IN THE UPPER RADIUS OF THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE LOWER FIREWALL DOUBLER DIRECTLY THROUGH THE TOP RIVET THAT HOLDS THE PARKING BRAK...
CRACK ON WING SIDE OF RH STRUT. AIRFRAME TOTAL TIME IS 10298.9. CRACK WAS FOUND DURING ROUTINE 100/HR INSPECTION. AIRPLANE DOES PIPELINE PATROL.
DURING FIREWALL CLEANING IN PREPARATION OF INSTALLATION OF NEWLY OVERHAULED ENGINE, A CRACK, APPROXIMATELY 2.3 IN LENGTH WAS DISCOVERED IN THE UPPER RADIUS OF THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE LOWER FIREWALL DOUBLER DIRECTLY THROUGH THE TOP RIVET THAT HOLDS ...
DURING 100HR / ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND RH INBOARD FLAP COVE SKIN CRACKED ALONG WITH FLAP TRACK RIVETS WORKING OUT. INSPECTED AREA AROUND FLAP AND FOUND THE INBD FLAP TRACK/RIB ASSEMBLY TO BE CRACKED THROUGH.
NOSE GEAR UPPER TORQUE LINK BROKE CAUSING GEAR TO COLLAPSE UPON TOUCHDOWN.
I HAD THE ELECTROAIR DUAL EIS INSTALLED BY THEIR RECOMMENDED INSTALLER. I HAD 3 NEW SEPARATE MTH (MAG TIMING HOUSING) FAILURES RESULTING IN VERY POOR ENGINE OPERATION. THE 1ST MTH FAILED DUE TO GEARS COMING APART. THE 2ND FROM WHAT THE IA SAID WAS A ...
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...
LOST AVIONICS, TRANSPONDER, AND RADIO STACK. SMELLED BURNING WIRES AND DECLARED EMERGENCY. LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. FOUND SOURCE TO BE A BAD 40 AMP BREAKER SWITCH WHICH RUNS THE AVIONICS AND RADIO STACK.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.