1975 Cessna 182P
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDavtron digital chronometer PANEL CAPABILITIES: Full IFR with LPV/LNAV+V approaches. Dual WAAS GPS sources. Dual Comm radios. ADS-B In/Out compliant with traffic and weather displayed on GTN 650Xi and GTX 345. GFC 500 autopilot coupled to GTN 650Xi with GPSS/roll steering and envelope protection. Synthetic vision capable. Modern touchscreen interface throughout. This is a complete
no-expense-spared Garmin avionics package installed with over $40,000 in new avionics alone.
Description
Exceptional, gorgeous, magazine quality, 1975 Cessna 182P Skylane with over $100,000 in recent upgrades. This is a genuine turn-key aircraft - brand new custom paint, complete Garmin avionics suite, fresh annual, and nothing to do but fly. PAINT EXTERIOR (10/10): Full strip and custom repaint June 2026 with ceramic coating. Stunning navy blue and white scheme with flowing accent striping. All new windows and frames. New stabilizer boot. All new Dzus fasteners. Full LED exterior lighting including Aveo Ultra Daylite nav/pos/strobe, LED landing light, and Whelen LED beacon. INTERIOR (9.5/10): 2008 interior extensively refreshed 2024-2026. New leather yoke and glareshield covers. Premium SCS vinyl flooring with front carpet embroidered with N-number. MJS Aviation custom tan leather cup holders. Sheepskin seat covers. Rosen sun visors. Kennon insulated window inserts. Bruce's custom cover included. AVIONICS - ALL NEW GARMIN (June 2026): - Garmin GFC 500 autopilot with electric trim - Garmin GTN 650Xi touchscreen GPS/Nav/Comm - Garmin GTX 345 transponder with ADS-B In/Out - Garmin GMA 345 Bluetooth audio panel - Garmin GNC 355 GPS/Comm #2 - Dual Garmin G5 displays (Attitude + HSI) - Aerospace Logic FL202 digital fuel indicator - Insight G4 engine monitor with fuel flow - Garmin GSB 15 USB charging - ACK E-04 406 MHz ELT (new March 2026) Full IFR capable with LPV approaches. Dual WAAS GPS. Dual Comm. Traffic and weather displayed on panel. ENGINE: Continental O-470-S, ~1,300 SMOH. Complete top overhaul May 2025 with six NEW Superior Millennium cylinders (under warranty through 2028), new pistons, rings, and gaskets. Connecting rods #2 and #4 serviced with new bearings. Cam, lifters, and crank journals inspected. New muffler assembly March 2026. PROPELLER: Hartzell 3-blade scimitar, ~1,000 hours since new. Factory new 2012 via STC. ANNUAL: March 2026 by Chesapeake Sport Pilot. Comprehensive inspection with new muffler, new main tires and tubes, new ELT, seat track rollers per AD, fuel cap seal per AD, elevator replaced with overhauled unit. All ADs complied. All squawks addressed. AIRFRAME: ~4,350 total time. All logs since new - complete and continuous. No damage history. Always hangared. Most of aircraft life in Arizona (dry climate). Long range fuel tanks. 1,188 lbs useful load. Wheel pants installed. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT: Precise Flow Air Vent Kit, engine pre-heat system, Monarch fuel caps, custom reflective window visors, rear passenger fire extinguisher. Total investment exceeds sales price - owner is stepping up to a Piper Lance. Pre-buy welcomed. Serious inquiries only. Contact: Aaron Lichtman, (text preferred). Based Baltimore, MD.
Engine
ENGINE: Continental O-470-S (230 HP), ~1,300 SMOH. Complete top overhaul May 2025: six (6) NEW Superior Millennium cylinder kits (P/N SA47006S-A21P) - under warranty through ~2028. New pistons, rings, gaskets, plugs, hoses. Connecting rods #2 and #4 serviced with new rod bearings and bolts. Cam and lifters inspected - normal wear signature. Crankshaft journals inspected. New muffler assembly installed March 2026. This is a strong, well-documented engine with fresh cylinders and recent bottom-end inspection. PROPELLER: Hartzell 3-blade scimitar (PHC-G3YF-1RF/F8068), S/N NT61B, ~1,000 hours since new. Factory new installation July 2012 via STC SA02821CH. On-condition under Part 91. MODS/STCs: - Hartzell 3-blade scimitar prop conversion (STC SA02821CH) - Long range fuel tanks - Precise Flow Air Vent Kit - Engine pre-heat system - Monarch fuel caps
Propeller
No expense spared total Time: ~4,350 hours. All logs since new - complete and continuous from 1975. No damage history (NDH). Always hangared. Most of aircraft life in Arizona (dry climate), then Massachusetts, now Maryland. Fresh annual inspection March 2026 with extensive work completed: new muffler assembly, new main tires and tubes, seat track rollers replaced per AD 2011-10-09, fuel cap seal replaced per AD 83-13-01, left elevator replaced with overhauled unit, cowling mounts replaced, wheel pants installed. All ADs complied. Long range fuel tanks. 1,188 lbs useful load. This aircraft has been continuously maintained to the highest standards with no deferred maintenance.
Interior
9.5/10 - EXTENSIVELY REFRESHED 2024-2026 2008 base interior in excellent condition with recent high-touch surface updates: - New leather yoke and glareshield covers (2026) - Premium SCS vinyl flooring/ sound deadening insulation, with front carpet embroidered with N-number (2024) - MJS Aviation custom tan leather armrest/ cup holders with powder coat finish - Sheepskin seat covers - Rosen sun visors - Rear passenger fire extinguisher - Kennon insulated sunshield window inserts - Custom reflective window visors - Bruce's custom aircraft cover included Four-place seating, all seats in excellent condition. Cabin is clean, bright, and ready for cross-country comfort.
Exterior
10/10 - JUNE 2026 CUSTOM PAINT Full strip and repaint with ceramic coating for long-term protection. Stunning custom navy blue and white scheme with flowing accent striping - this airplane turns heads. All new windows and frames. New stabilizer boot. All new Dzus fasteners. Full LED exterior lighting (Aveo nav/pos/strobe, LED landing light, Whelen beacon). INTERIOR: 9.5/10 - EXTENSIVELY REFRESHED 2024-2026 2008 base interior in excellent condition with recent high-touch surface updates: - New leather yoke and glareshield covers (2026) - Premium SCS vinyl flooring/ sound deadening insulation, with front carpet embroidered with N-number (2024) - MJS Aviation custom tan leather armrest/ cup holders with powder coat finish - Sheepskin seat covers - Rosen sun visors - Rear passenger fire extinguisher - Kennon insulated sunshield window inserts - Custom reflective window visors - Bruce's custom aircraft cover included Four-place seating, all seats in excellent condition. Cabin is clean, bright, and ready for cross-country comfort.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Aaron Lichtman
trade-a-plane.com
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$275,000
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Baltimore, MD | Jun 17, 2026 | 31 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 182P
This 1975 Cessna 182P (N6210F) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,350 hours on the airframe. There are currently 75 182P aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $14,500 to $580,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $275,000.
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 4,350 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
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N6210F.
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.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $160,000–$217,264.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.