1977 Cessna 182Q for sale

1977 Cessna 182Q

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$289,000Overpriced
Location Mcallen, TX
Total Time 2,450 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,275 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 18265261
Reg # N735AB
Engine Reciprocating
Cruise 140 kts (259 km/h)
ICAO Type C182
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB 2 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
PFD: Garmin G500Txi #1 GPS/Nav/Comm: Garmin GTN 650 #2 Comm: Garmin GTR 225 Standby Gyro #1: Garmin G5 Transponder/ADS-B: Garmin GTX 345 w In/Out ADS-B Avionics Datalink: Garmin Flightstream 510 Autopilot: Century 2000 (2 axis) Altitude Reporter Audio Panel/Mkrs/I-com: Garmin GMA 345 MFD Display #2: iPad Mini Standby Gyro #2: Vacuum Attitude Indicator Digital Fuel Gauges All Purpose Control Wheel Heated Pitot Alternate Static Source Custom metal instrument panel Glareshield mounted lights Engine Instruments/Engine Monitor: Garmin Engine Instrument System- GEA 110

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. Logbooks are below under "SERVICE LOGS" We deliver to your location in the lower 48 for expenses. See me at Sun N Fun in the Aviat Booth MD-031B (across from the FAA building)- I'll be at the booth Tuesday, April 14-Friday, April 17- let's talk!

Engine

1275 SFRMN O-470U- 2000 Hr TBO 235 HP Compressions at annual: 74/72/74/77/76/77

Propeller

77 SPOH- Overhauled 4/23

Interior

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.

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 1 active offer

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McCreery Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
$299,000
McCreery Aviation
aircraftdealer.com
$289,000
$299,000
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
$289,000
McCreery Aviation
controller.com
$289,000
$299,000
McCreery Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
$297,994
McCreery Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
$294,364 *
GBP £218,492
McCreery Aviation
aircraftforsale.com
$289,000

* 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 47 182Q aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $26,945 to $600,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $289,000.

The 182Q 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 2,450 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (PAPALOTE RANCHES LLC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,450 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Check 2 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $180 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 182Q — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
140 kts (259 km/h)
Range
915 nm (1,695 km)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Useful Load
1,110 lbs (503 kg)
Horsepower
230 HP
Fuel Burn
12 GPH (45 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 182Q

Fuel Burn
12.0 GPH
~$78/hr
Variable Cost
$160/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$20,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$32,000
every 2,000 hrs

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

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

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Mcallen, TX

Seller reported 881 more aircraft in TX →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in Mcallen, TX but FAA registration shows MISSOULA, MT. Aircraft may have been relocated. Confirm current location with seller.

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

No incidents found

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.

2009-04-05 2009-03-27

Cessna Aircraft Company Models 182Q and 182R Airplanes

View full AD →
2007-09-01 2007-04-25

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.

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.

Price History

5 price events · sources: aircraftdealer.com, globalplanesearch.com, trade-a-plane.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$215,000
Range: $187,425 — $269,000
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
+34%
Above Market

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