1978 Cessna 182
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
Nose Gear Collapsed, Pilot error 10 Years ago. Airline Pilot owned and hangared for the last 32 years in Northern California. Complete logs. No Hail.
Engine
Engine Time: 1970 Hours SMOH on 0-540 Lycoming 235 HP
Propeller
Prop Time: 200 SPOH on McCauley blade
Interior
Maroon Fabric & Vinyl Seats. Matching Side panels and Carpet. Cream Headliner. Rated 7.5 out of 10
Exterior
Overall Off white with Maroon Major & Red Minor Accents. Some Localized Defects. Overall Rated 6 out of 10
Inspection
Annual Due: January 2027
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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Skywagons.com
trade-a-plane.com
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$99,900
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Placerville, CA | Apr 13, 2026 | 95 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$99,900
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CA | Apr 09, 2026 | 98 days | Active | |
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Skywagons.com
aircraftdealer.com
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$99,900
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Greenville, SC | Apr 09, 2026 | 99 days | Active | |
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Maroon Fabric
globalplanesearch.com
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$99,900
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CA | Apr 09, 2026 | 99 days | Active | |
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Maroon Fabric
globalplanesearch.com
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$99,900
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CA | Apr 10, 2026 | 98 days | Active | |
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Skywagons
controller.com
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$99,900
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Placerville, CA | Apr 19, 2026 | 89 days | Active | |
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Douglas Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
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Contact for price
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Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | 104 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 182
This 1978 Cessna 182 (N182KS) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,040 hours on the airframe. There are currently 106 182 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $37,500 to $799,221. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $99,900.
The 182 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 5,040 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. There are 10 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 182 — 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
FAA registration data pending for N182KS.
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 safety data coming soon.
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 182
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 10 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 206, 207, 210, T303, 336, and 337 Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, 303, 336, and 337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company Models 182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M, 182N, 182P, 182Q, and 182R Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 182
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...
DURING FIREWALL CLEANING/INSPECTION DURING ANNUAL/100HR INSPECTION, A CRACK, APPROXIMATELY 1.0" IN LENGTH WAS DISCOVERED IN THE UPPER RADIUS OF THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE LOWER FIREWALL DOUBLER DIRECTLY THROUGH THE TOP RIVET THAT HOLDS THE PARKING BRA...
DURING FIREWALL CLEANING/INSPECTION DURING ANNUAL/100HR INSPECTION, A CRACK, APPROXIMATELY 2.3 IN LENGTH WAS DISCOVERED IN THE UPPER RADIUS OF THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE LOWER FIREWALL DOUBLER DIRECTLY THROUGH THE TOP RIVET THAT HOLDS THE PARKING BRAK...
CRACK ON WING SIDE OF RH STRUT. AIRFRAME TOTAL TIME IS 10298.9. CRACK WAS FOUND DURING ROUTINE 100/HR INSPECTION. AIRPLANE DOES PIPELINE PATROL.
DURING FIREWALL CLEANING IN PREPARATION OF INSTALLATION OF NEWLY OVERHAULED ENGINE, A CRACK, APPROXIMATELY 2.3 IN LENGTH WAS DISCOVERED IN THE UPPER RADIUS OF THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE LOWER FIREWALL DOUBLER DIRECTLY THROUGH THE TOP RIVET THAT HOLDS ...
DURING 100HR / ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND RH INBOARD FLAP COVE SKIN CRACKED ALONG WITH FLAP TRACK RIVETS WORKING OUT. INSPECTED AREA AROUND FLAP AND FOUND THE INBD FLAP TRACK/RIB ASSEMBLY TO BE CRACKED THROUGH.
NOSE GEAR UPPER TORQUE LINK BROKE CAUSING GEAR TO COLLAPSE UPON TOUCHDOWN.
I HAD THE ELECTROAIR DUAL EIS INSTALLED BY THEIR RECOMMENDED INSTALLER. I HAD 3 NEW SEPARATE MTH (MAG TIMING HOUSING) FAILURES RESULTING IN VERY POOR ENGINE OPERATION. THE 1ST MTH FAILED DUE TO GEARS COMING APART. THE 2ND FROM WHAT THE IA SAID WAS A ...
CARB AIRBOX BUTTERFLY VALVE ATTACHMENT TO ACTUATING SHAFT FAILED BY POORLY SHOT RIVET PULLING THROUGH THE BRACKET HOLE ON RIGHT SIDE. LEFT SIDE RIVET IS LOOSE AS WELL BUT HAD NOT FAILED AT THE TIME OF DISCOVERY. VALVE WAS HANGING DOWN AWAY FROM THE S...
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.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
