1977 Cessna 182R
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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The panel has been fully upgraded to a Garmin glass suite: dual GI 275 primary displays
a GTN 750 touchscreen navigator and a GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder removing the airplane's dependence on legacy vacuum-driven instruments.Description
This 1977 Cessna R182 Skylane RG presents a rare combination in the RG market: a completely clean airframe history paired with a genuinely modern instrument panel. Verified against FAA and NTSB records, N7586Y shows zero accidents, zero incidents, and zero Service Difficulty Reports on file. Exceptional financing available directly thru Jets West with easy application of about 6 basic items, no social needed - thus no impact to your credit. Prompt answers usually in less than 48 hours. Go to: gojetswest.com/funding Use your approval even if you decide to buy elsewhere. Trades welcome of most any type; cars, boats, airplanes, real estate or jewelry and Bitcoin. Let us know how we can help. The panel has been fully upgraded to a Garmin glass suite: dual GI 275 primary displays, a GTN 750 touchscreen navigator, and a GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder, removing the airplane's dependence on legacy vacuum-driven instruments. Powered by the Lycoming O-540-J3C5D (235 HP) with less than 1000 SMOH, this Skylane RG delivers roughly 156 KTAS cruise and a 3,100 lb gross weight. Fresh Annual (17 June 2026) by Aerosecure with fresh gaskets, new spark plugs, and a clean compression check across all six cylinders. (current log entries available) Total time of 4000 hours / 1000 SMOH (see logs - available upon request) Located in the dry climate Phoenix, AZ area and hangered - viewing available by appointment as arranged for mutual convenience by Jets West, Inc. Join us for our weekly Podcast series all about the Buying, Selling and Finance processes of General Aviation, now available on all popular Podcast Platforms; Spotify, Apple, iTunes and most others. Simply search: "PlaneTalkLive"
Engine
Powered by the Lycoming O-540-J3C5D (235 HP) with less than 1000 SMOH, this Skylane RG delivers roughly 156 KTAS cruise and a 3,100 lb gross weight. Fresh Annual (17 June 2026) by Aerosecure with fresh gaskets, new spark plugs, and a clean compression check across all six cylinders. (current log entries available)
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Jets West
trade-a-plane.com
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$199,500
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Goodyear, AZ | Jul 27, 2026 | 0 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 182R
This 1977 Cessna 182R (N7586Y) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,000 hours on the airframe. There are currently 21 182R aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $139,950 to $485,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $199,500.
The 182R 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 GPH (45 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $74/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 4,000 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
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 182R — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N7586Y.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 182R
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
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 182R
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SEVERE DISTRESS OF CAMSHAFT LOBE AND LIFTERS WAS IDENTIFIED. THE MAINTENANCE WAS CARRIED OUT DURING INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, IN AUSTRALIA. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR PHOTOGRAPHS/ENGINE INSPECTION REPORT.
ELECTRIC TRIM ACTIVATION WAS KEYING RADIO AND PRESSING PTT SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTING AUTOPILOT. THE YOKE COIL CORD INSULATION WAS FALLING OFF OF 2 ADJACENT WIRES ALLOWING THE 2 CONDUCTORS TO TOUCH AND SHORT CIRCUIT. THE COIL CORD IS A CYGNET CA3934-24...
DURING INITIAL TAKEOFF ROLL AFTER APPLICATION OF FULL POWER. PILOT NOTICED SPARKS COMING FROM BELOW PILOT'S INSTRUMENT PANEL. POWER WAS REDUCED TO IDLE AND TAKEOFF ROLL WAS ABORTED. SPARKS STOPPED ONCE POWER WAS PULLED TO IDLE. AFTER TAXI TO RAMP AND...
CRANKSHAFT GEAR CHIPPED ONE TOOTH OFF. PROB DUE TO STARTER KICKBACK (ENERGIZER STARTER). AROUND 05/20/2018 AT TACK 3175 OWNER REPORTED TICKING NOSE ON GROUND. SOUND WENT AWAY WITH INCREASE RPM. ABOUT 1500. EVENTUALLY FOUND ONE TOOTH MISSING FROM...
ENGINE VIBRATION. DISCOVERED NR 3 CYLINDER LOW PRESSURE, AT 20 PSI DURING TEST. FOUND THE CYLINDER HEAD AND BARREL SEPARATING AFTER REMOVAL.
CRACKED CYLINDER INSTALLED. THE ENGINE HAS APPROXIMATELY 850 HOURS ON IT SINCE OVERHAUL. DURING OVERHAUL, SIX NEW CYLINDERS WERE INSTALLED. THE ACFT RECENTLY CAME IN FOR A 50 HOUR INSPECTION AT WHICH TIME A COMPRESSION TEST WAS CONDUCTED. DURING ...
HEAT EXCHANGER FAILED IN FLIGHT, CAUSED MELTING OF PLASTIC, RUBBER COMPONENTS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. RESULTING IN SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT AND A INFLIGHT EMERGENCY DECLARED. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.
ALL VALVE COVERS FOUND LEAKING. REMOVED ALL VALVE COVERS AND FOUND THE UPPER SECTION OF THE VALVE COVER GASKET NEAR THE EXHAUST VALVE HAD SHRUNK, PULLING IN TOWARD EXHAUST VALVE SPRING. WE HAVE FOUND THIS ISSUE ON NUMEROUS ENGINES WITH THE SUPERIOR...
CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATION.
UPON APPLYING FULL THROTTLE FOR TAKEOFF, THE PILOT NOTED THAT THE ENGINE ONLY REACHED 2000 RPM. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND A VISUAL CHECK OF THE PROPELLER GOVERNOR WAS MADE. THE MX RATED PILOT DETERMINED THAT THE CONTROL WAS STICKING BEFORE REACHING THE...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.