1977 Cessna 182Q for sale

1977 Cessna 182Q

Single Engine Piston

PRICE ON REQUEST
$234,500 from multiple sources
Seats 4
Serial # 18265838
Reg # N759AL
Engine CONTINENTAL O-470-U
Cruise 142 kts (263 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB 2 ADs Multiple sources ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

N759AL is an outstanding example of a well-cared-for, lower-time Cessna 182Q Skylane. The current owner has proudly owned and meticulously maintained this aircraft for over 40 years, and it has always been hangared. Due to age, the owner has made the difficult decision to sell, creating a rare opportunity to own an exceptionally well-kept Skylane.

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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

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Seitz Aviation
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Seitz Aviation
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$234,500

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About This Cessna 182Q

This 1977 Cessna 182Q (N759AL) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 50 182Q aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $26,808 to $575,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $234,500.

The 182Q cruises at 142 kts (263 km/h) with a range of 700 nm (1,296 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 16,500 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 13.8 GPH (52 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $86/hr in fuel alone.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 2 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Check 2 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
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Cessna 182Q — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
142 kts (263 km/h)
Max Speed
150 kts (278 km/h)
Range
700 nm (1,296 km)
Ceiling
16,500 ft (5,029 m)
Max Weight
3,100 lbs (1,406 kg)
Useful Load
1,130 lbs (513 kg)
Horsepower
230 HP
Fuel Capacity
66 gal (250 L)
Fuel Burn
13.8 GPH (52 L/h)
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 182 Continental (late)

Fuel Burn
13.8 GPH
~$90/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 182 Continental (late). Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N759AL.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

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.

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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 182Q

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.

2009-04-05 2009-03-27

Cessna Aircraft Company Models 182Q and 182R Airplanes

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2007-09-01 2007-04-25

Cessna Aircraft Company Models 182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M, 182N, 182P, 182Q, and 182R Airplanes

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Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 182Q

SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.

Power Plant CORRODED
2026-03-05

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...

Electrical Power BURNED
2025-05-10

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.

Reciprocating Engine LOW PRESSURE
2023-11-01

CYLINDERS 2,4, AND 6 HAVE LOW COMPRESSION (30'S) THESE CONTINUE TO LOWER WITH EACH ANNUAL INSPECTION

Starting FAULTY
2021-03-04

ENGAGING STARTER CAUSED ALL ELECTRIC POWER TO BE LOST. CYCLING MASTER SWITCH RESTORED POWER, SUBSEQUENT STARTER ENGAGEMENT RESULTED IN LOWER THAN NORMAL CRANKING SPEED. FOUND EXCESSIVE VOLTAGE DROP ACROSS MASTER CONTACTOR. REPLACED WITH LAMAR PMA STS...

Flight Controls CORRODED
2020-09-09

DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION WE FOUND THE LEFT FORWARD AND AFT AILERON TURN BUCKLE ENDS P/N MS21252-5LL CORRODED AND PITTED. INSTALLED NEW TURN BUCKLE ENDS AND RIGGED, AS PER CESSNA 182 MM.

Reciprocating Engine LEAKING
2020-07-31

CONTINENTAL (AIRBOSS) CYLINDER P/N 658598 S/N AC15FA427 INSTALLED ON AUGUST 31, 2015 PER THE ENGINE LOG BOOK. COMPRESSION TEST IN JULY 2020 IDENTIFIED LOW COMPRESSION ON THIS CYLINDER, WITH A LEAK IN THE EXHAUST VALVE. THE EXHAUST VALVE WAS REMOVED...

Instruments BURNED
2018-11-01

PILOT REPORTED SMOKE COMING FROM AVIONICS. INVESTIGATION REVEALED SMOKE COMING FROM THE INSULATION OF THE JUMPERS AT THE VOLTAGE DROPPING RESISTOR AT THE LEFT FUEL QUANTITY GAUGE. THE SMOKE WAS BEING COLLECTED BY THE AVIONICS COOLING FAN AND BLOWN TH...

Engine Fuel/Control SHEARED
2016-07-15

CARB HEAT SHAFT WAS FOUND TO BE SHEARED AT RIVET HOLE DURING ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION. SHEARING OF THE SHAFT DID NOT APPEAR TO BE RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT.

Reciprocating Engine CRACKED
2014-10-29

CYLINDERS WERE REMOVED FOR LOW COMPRESSION. VISUAL INSPECTION FOUND THREE CYLINDERS LEAKING AROUND THE HEAD TO BARREL THREADS.

Reciprocating Engine CRACKED
2014-10-29

CYLINDERS REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION, FOUND 3 CYLINDERS WITH HEAD TO BARREL LEAKAGE.

Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.

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