1978 Cessna 182Q
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Great flying family hauler! Super clean 1978 Cessna 182Q with the dependable O-470-U Continental Engine and a smooth MT MTV 15D composite prop. It's IFR certified with a Garmin GTN 750 and STEC 55x autopilot to get you through the weather safely. It also has the Robertson STOL package for those who want to get in and out of tight areas and a useful load of 1129 pounds. There is no damage history and has complete engine and airframe logs. with a lot of life left, only 740hr SMOH. It has been hangared for at least the last 21 years and has a Tanis engine heater for those flying in colder climates. Continental O-470-U 230 HP with an MT MTV-15-D 2-blade composite prop. Tanis engine heater and CHT/EGT probes. The engine has 5247 TT and 740 SMOH. The prop has 404 SNEW. Last annual was 12/4/2025 and compressions were: 75, 71, 72, 70, 73, 72. New spark plugs and new Magnetos in 2024, and new Magneto caps and wires in 2026 a new Concorde battery in 3/2025. Total Time:7769 Engine TT: 5247 TSMO: 740 Prop Time: 404 SNEW Useful Load:1129 lb Year Painted:1987 Interior Year: 2003 Flight Rules: IFR Garmin GMA 350C Audio Panel Garmin GTN 750 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B Transponder Garmin GAE-12 Altitude Encoder Garmin GNC 255A NAV/COM BendixKing KCS55A HSI STEC 55X Autopilot Appareo Stratus USB charging port Radar Altimeter Electronics International UBG-16 Engine Analyzer Artex ELT345 Wet wing tanks 88 gal 92gal total Do to family size I am looking for a 6 seater and will consider any trade
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Ernest Castellon
trade-a-plane.com
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$245,000
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Norco, CA | Jun 02, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Cessna 182Q
This 1978 Cessna 182Q (N679UP) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 7,972 hours on the airframe. There are currently 47 182Q aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $26,929 to $600,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $245,000.
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 7,972 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 182Q — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N679UP.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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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
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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.
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