1978 Cessna 182Q
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Garmin GTN 750Xi GPS/NAV/COM/MFD Garmin GTN 650Xi GPS/NAV/COM Dual Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instruments Garmin GFC 500 Digital Autopilot Three-Servo Configuration Altitude Hold Vertical Speed Mode GPSS Steering Approach Coupling Electronic Stability Protection (ESP) Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In & Out Transponder Garmin FlightStream 210
Description
This 1978 Cessna 182Q Skylane offers a compelling blend of proven reliability, modern avionics, and recent investment, making it an excellent choice for pilots seeking a capable IFR traveling aircraft. With just 107 hours since major overhaul on the Continental O-470, a Garmin-equipped flight deck featuring dual GTN navigators, dual G5s, and a GFC 500 digital autopilot, this Skylane delivers the functionality and situational awareness many buyers are searching for today.
Engine
Continental O-470 Series, 230 HP SMOH: 108 Fuel Injected Air-Cooled Six-Cylinder Engine Supercharger STC Installed Air Heat Shield Kit Installed
Propeller
McCauley 2-Blade Constant-Speed Propeller SMOH: 424
Inspection
Annual Inspection Completed February 2026 *All specifications subject to verification by buyer. December 2009 The aircraft was involved in a forced landing and subsequently came to rest inverted in a farm field in Canada. Repairs were completed and fully documented. All repair records are included within the original Canadian logbooks. Aircraft have accumulated significant flight time since repairs. Documentation available for buyer review.
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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Aerista
aerista.com
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$234,900
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El Monte, CA | Jul 15, 2026 | 2 days | Active | |
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Aerista
globalair.com
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$234,900
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CA | Jul 15, 2026 | 2 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 182Q
This 1978 Cessna 182Q (N73211) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,490 hours on the airframe. There are currently 50 182Q aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $27,021 to $575,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $234,900.
The 182Q 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 3,490 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 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
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 N73211.
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.
We'll check N73211 against the NTSB accident database.
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
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.
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.
