1978 Cessna 182RG
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRGarmin G5 Attitude Indicator Garmin G5 HSI Garmin GNS 530W (WAAS) Garmin GNS 430 Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with GMC 507 Garmin GMA 350c Audio Panel Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out JPI Engine Monitor
Description
1978 Cessna R182RG Skylane - Garmin Panel / GFC 500 Autopilot Well-equipped 1978 Cessna R182RG Skylane based at KBFI (Seattle, WA). Modern Garmin avionics suite with GFC 500 autopilot. IFR capable and ready to fly. Information from last annual inspection is listed below. Airframe N1857R ' S/N: R182-00581 TTAF: 4,978.8 Engine Lycoming O-540-J3C5D TSMOH: 217.7 Compressions: 79, 78, 78, 72, 79, 79 Propeller McCauley SPOH: 217.7 Avionics Garmin G5 Attitude Indicator Garmin G5 HSI Garmin GNS 530W (WAAS) Garmin GNS 430 Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with GMC 507 Garmin GMA 350c Audio Panel Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out JPI Engine Monitor Maintenance Annual completed September 2025 All ADs complied with ELT battery current through December 2026 No oil contamination noted New nose tire Logs available for review Location: KBFI - Seattle, WA
Engine
Lycoming O-540-J3C5D TSMOH: 217.7 Compressions: 79, 78, 78, 72, 79, 79 McCauley SPOH: 217.7
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Santi Allende
trade-a-plane.com
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$194,900
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Seattle, WA | Apr 01, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Cessna 182RG
This 1978 Cessna 182RG (1857R) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,978 hours on the airframe. There are currently 10 182RG aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $129,900 to $245,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $194,900.
The 182RG 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 12.5 GPH (47 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $69/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 4,978 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.
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Cessna 182RG — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (1857R) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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