1977 Cessna 182Q
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRPFD: Garmin G500Txi #1 GPS/Nav/Comm: Garmin GTN 650 #2 Comm: Garmin GTR 225 Transponder: Garmin GTX 345 w/ ADS-B In Out Engine Instruments/Engine Monitor: Garmin Engine Instrument System- GEA 110 Audio Panel/Mkrs: Garmin GMA 340 w/ 2 pl intercom Standby Gyro #1: Garmin G5 Avionics Datalink: Garmin Flightstream 510 Outside Air Temp: Garmin GTP 59 Autopilot: Century 2000 (2 axis) MFD Display #2: iPad Mini Standby Gyro #2: Vacuum Attitude Indicator Digital Fuel Gauges Altitude Reporter All Purpose Control Wheel Heated Pitot Alternate Static Source Custom metal instrument panel Glareshield mounted lights Equipment LED Strobe Nav Lights LED Taxi and Landing Lights LED Tail Beacon Strobe Garmin USB-A Handheld Device Outlets Precise-Flow Air Vents Rosen Sun Visors Wheel Pants Hinged Right Hand Window Flight Hour Recorder Dual Flight Controls Control Wheel Mounted Map Light Oil Quick Drain Handheld Fire Extinguisher Pilot Articulating Seat Ground Service Plug Rear Seat Vent System Extended Range Tanks w/ 75 Gallons Useable Useful Load: 1097 Pounds
Description
Low time G500Txi-equipped Skylane with a factory reman, GTN650, GTR225 Comm, GTX345 ADS-B Transponder (In & Out w/ traffic and weather displayed on the G500). G5 Standby PLUS vacuum standby AI. Excellent, beautiful paint and very good interior. Century 2000 A/P w altitude hold, GS coupling, GPS steering. Garmin engine monitor integrated into the G500, iPad mini mount in copilot panel. LED landing/taxi lights, LED strobes/nav lights, LED tail-mounted strobe, cockpit USB outlets. Complete logs. Airframe: Total Time: 2,450 Low time, custom panel, G500Txi-equipped Skylane with a factory reman and outstanding paint & interior, GTN650, GTR225 Comm, GTX345 ADS-B Transponder (In & Out with traffic and weather displayed on the G500). G5 Standby PLUS vacuum standby AI. Excellent, beautiful paint and very good interior. Century 2000 A/P w altitude hold, GS coupling, GPS steering. Garmin engine monitor integrated into the G500, iPad mini mount in copilot panel. LED strobes/nav lights. All logs since new. Engines: 1275 SFRMN O-470U- 2000 Hr TBO 235 HP Compressions at annual: 74/72/74/77/76/77 Props: McCauley 77 SPOH- Overhauled 4/23
Engine
Engine: 1,275 Hours SFREMAN- O-470U- Last annual compressions: 74/72/74/77/76/77 2000 Hour TBO Prop: 77 SPOH Overhauled 4/23
Propeller
77 SPOH- Overhauled 4/23
Interior
2017 Light and Dark Gray Leather Seats with Dark Gray Carpet and Light Gray Plastic, completed in 2017. Very Good Condition.
Exterior
Matterhorn White Base with Black and Seahawk Gray Trim, painted in 2016. Excellent condition. No hail. Interior: Light and Dark Gray Leather Seats with Dark Gray Carpet and Light Gray Plastic, completed in 2017. Very Good Condition.
Inspection
Annual Due: May, 2026 IFR Pitot/Static/Txp Due: July, 2027
Modifications / STCs
• LED Strobe & Nav Lights
• LED Taxi and Landing Lights
• LED Tail Beacon Strobe
• Garmin USB-A Handheld Device Outlets
• Precise-Flow Air Vents
• Rosen Sun Visors
• Wheel Pants
• Hinged Right Hand Window
• Flight Hour Recorder
• Dual Flight Controls
• Control Wheel Mounted Map Light
• Oil Quick Drain
• Handheld Fire Extinguisher
• Pilot Articulating Seat
• Ground Service Plug
• Rear Seat Vent System
• Extended Range Tanks w/ 75 Gallons Useable
• Useful Load: 1097 Pounds
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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McCreery Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$299,000
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McAllen, TX | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
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McCreery Aviation
aircraftdealer.com
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$289,000
$299,000
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Greenville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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$289,000
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Mcallen, TX | Mar 17, 2026 | 123 days | Active | |
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McCreery Aviation
controller.com
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$289,000
$299,000
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Mcallen, TX | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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McCreery Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
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$297,994
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Mcallen, Texas | Apr 04, 2026 | 104 days | Active | |
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McCreery Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
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$293,597 *
GBP £218,492
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Mcallen, TX | Apr 04, 2026 | 104 days | Active | |
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McCreery Aviation
aircraftforsale.com
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$289,000
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Mcallen, TX | May 02, 2026 | 76 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis
About This Cessna 182Q
This 1977 Cessna 182Q (N735AB) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,450 hours on the airframe. There are currently 50 182Q aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $26,874 to $575,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $289,000.
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. With 2,450 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. 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.
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Cessna 182Q — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateCESSNA 182 Continental (late)
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
PAPALOTE RANCHES LLC
Registration Address
MISSOULA, MT
Certificate Issued
2025-08-09
Airworthiness
1976-11-19
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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 N735AB.
Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 182Q
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs 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 182Q
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...
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.
CYLINDERS 2,4, AND 6 HAVE LOW COMPRESSION (30'S) THESE CONTINUE TO LOWER WITH EACH ANNUAL INSPECTION
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
CYLINDERS WERE REMOVED FOR LOW COMPRESSION. VISUAL INSPECTION FOUND THREE CYLINDERS LEAKING AROUND THE HEAD TO BARREL THREADS.
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.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $169,750–$246,250.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
