1977 Cessna R182
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1977 Cessna R182 Skylane RG 235 HP Retractable with Garmin GNS-430W, G5, and ADS-B 2026 FRESH ANNUAL Offered by Hiller Aviation Brokerage Consulting Well-maintained, Oregon-based Cessna R182 Skylane RG with a fresh February 2026 annual and significant recent engine work - camshaft and lifters replaced, cylinders refurbished, and full top-end inspection completed following a precautionary metal-in-filter finding. Compressions are excellent across the board, avionics are IFR-capable with WAAS GPS and ADS-B Out, and the airframe has been consistently maintained under a single Oregon-based ownership group for over a decade. A turn-key retractable cross-country platform ready to fly home. Financing and Delivery Available. N-Number will be retained with aircraft. AIRFRAME AFTT: 5,865.5 hours Useful Load: ~1,050 lbs (verify per current W B) Annual: February 2026 (next due 02/2027) Logs: Complete airframe, engine, and propeller logs available for review Damage History: July 2014 right main landing gear collapse at El Monte, CA resulting from a landing gear actuator drive shaft failure; repairs completed per Cessna service data. Full records available for review. Hangared: Yes Base: Portland, OR area ENGINE Lycoming O-540-J3C5D, 235 HP (TBO 2,000 hrs) SMOH: ~350 hours February 2026: Engine disassembled and inspected; camshaft and lifters replaced, all cylinders refurbished, accessories inspected; returned to service with satisfactory compression check (79/76/78/75/80/78 over 80) Marvel Schebler HA-6 carburetor installed 2021 Dual magneto removed, reinstalled, and timed to spec 2025 Exhaust manifolds and risers replaced 2020 Pitot-Static / Transponder / Altimeter (91.411/91.413) current through September 2026 PROP McCauley B2D34C214-B two-blade constant speed Governor overhauled February 2026 by True Speed Aero Governors Annual inspection current; no ADs outstanding AVIONICS Garmin GNS-430W WAAS GPS/NAV/COM Garmin G5 electronic attitude indicator BendixKing KX-155 secondary NAV/COM Appareo Stratus ESG ADS-B Out transponder (STC SA04112CH) NAT AMS-42F audio selector/intercom Genesys / S-TEC 55X autopilot J.P. Instruments EDM-700 engine monitor Electronics International VA-1A voltammeter Appareo Stratus USB charger ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Fidelitad External Load Mount installed per STC #02439SE ELT with fresh battery, current through February 2027 STC'd restraint system assemblies (SA1474GL) Fire extinguisher installed EXTERIOR Rating: 6/10 Serviceable paint with age-appropriate wear; belly chemically stripped and repainted 2019 INTERIOR Rating: 6/10 Original-style four-place interior; refreshed panel overlays and glareshield (2021) DISCLAIMER Seller and Agent provide all information contained herein to assist prospective buyers in evaluating this aircraft; while every effort is made to ensure accuracy, errors or omissions may occur. The Buyer is solely responsible for independently verifying all specifications, equipment, times, statuses, and conditions prior to closing. Neither Seller nor Agent shall be held liable for any discrepancies identified after closing, and neither party is obligated to provide anything beyond what is expressly agreed in the purchase agreement. All aircraft, equipment, and prices are subject to change without notice. Aircraft is subject to prior sale, withdrawal from market, or unavailability.
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Hiller Aviation Consulting
trade-a-plane.com
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$154,900
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Portland, OR | May 05, 2026 | 73 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
aircraftforsale.com
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$164,900
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Portland, OR | May 02, 2026 | 76 days | Active |
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About This Cessna R182
This 1977 Cessna R182 (N7571T) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,865 hours on the airframe. There are currently 26 R182 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $111,463 to $244,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $154,900.
The R182 cruises at 156 kts (289 km/h) with a range of 915 nm (1,695 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 16,500 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 12.5 GPH (47 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $78/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $175/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $22,000. With 5,865 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. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna R182 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N7571T.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna R182
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
RECENTLY INSTALLED ELECTROAIR ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM EIS-61000-5M AND EIS-61000-5C. WHILE TROUBLE SHOOTING ERRONEOUS RPM INDICATIONS WE OPENED THE COVER OF THE MAGNETO TIMING HOUSING (MTH) AND FOUND SIGNIFICANT SHAVINGS IN THE CASE. BORESCOPE INS...
A/C CAME IN FOR A 50HR OIL CHANGE AND ELECTRICAL ISSUES. FOUND THAT UPON INSTALL OF NEW ENGINE, REPAIR STATION REMOVED A JUMPER WIRE FROM A 12V STARTER AGAINST THE INSTRUCTIONS LISTED ON PART AND SL, WHICH ALLOWED IT TO RECEIVE 24V FOR WHICH THE A/C...
PROPELLER WAS LEAKING OIL. HAD OUR SHOP PULL THE PROPELLER AND SEND IT OFF TO BE RE-SEALED. PROP SHOP DISCOVERED THAT THE PISTON HAD WORN OUT OF SPEC. SCORING WAS FOUND ON THE INSIDE OF THE PISTON WHERE IT RIDES ON THE GUIDE. WEAR MARS ARE 180 DEGREE...
ON RUNUP AFTER AN OIL CHANGE, DETECTED A NOTICEABLE WOBBLE ON THE PROPELLER SPINNER. AFTER ENGINE SHUTDOWN FOUND THAT THE SPINNER WAS EASILY DEFLECTED AN INCH OR SO. REMOVED SPINNER,AND FOUND THAT THE INNER FLANGE ON THE SPINNER FORWARD BULKHEAD WAS ...
PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS ABOUT TO LAND AT PVD WHEN HE DIDN'T HAVE 3 IN THE GREEN. THE MAINS WERE DOWN AND LOCKED. HE FLEW BY THE TOWER TWICE AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE NOSE WHEEL DOORS WEREN'T EVEN OPEN. HE CYCLED THE GEAR A NUMBER OF TIMES, TO...
NOSE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED ON LANDING. NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR END BEARING FAILED. FAILURE OCCURRED IN END BEARING, LOWER CASTING BROKE AWAY AT DOWN LOCK PIN RETAINER YOKE ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF YOKE ALLOWING DOWN LOCK PINS TO DISLODGE, SH...
(CAN) ALTERNATOR 60 AMP.BREAKER WITH INTERNAL RESISTANCE (IN 28V OUT 8V) THIS WILL MAKE THE ALTERNATOR STOP CHARGING.... (TC# 20190621004)
(CAN) CARBURATOR FLOAT FILLED WITH AVGAS THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPEN ON ARE FLEET WITH THIS PART (REF SDR#20170503018) (TC# 20190621006)
AT ANNUAL INSPECTION MECHANIC NOTED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO REACH FULL RPM FOR STATIC GROUND RUN UNTIL TURBO ENGAGED. AFTER INSPECTING THE ENGINE IT WAS FOUND THAT ALL. 12 LIFTERS WERE COLLAPSING AND ROCKER ARM CLEARANCE WAS BEYOND LIMITS. THE ENGIN...
AIRCRAFT SUFFERED NOSE GEAR UP LANDING UNABLE TO ID SPECIFIC CAUSE HOWEVER MECHANICAL INTERFERENCE PREVENT GEAR DOOR FROM OPENING DURING LANDING.AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED MINIMAL DAMAGE, AIRCRAFT IS IN PROCESS OF REPAIR.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $145,475–$183,688.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
