1978 Cessna FR182
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Very low time and clean 1978 Cessna 182RG! Only 1560 hours since new airframe and engine. No known damage history, hail or corrosion issues. Complete logbooks since new. Annual due February 1, 2027. Michigan and Ohio hangared. Garmin/King digital IFR package featuring a Garmin GTN 650XI, King slaved HSI and Cessna autopilot with altitude hold add on. Good paint appears to be original with touchup. Clean interior. Useful load 1203 pounds!
Engine
Reliable Lycoming engine has 1560 hours since new (2000 hour TBO). Compressions last annual were 70/73/70/75/72/74
Propeller
Two blade propeller has 1560 hours since new.
Interior
Interior is Grey seats and side panels with Black carpeting. Appears to be original in good condition with normal wear and tear in high wear areas.
Exterior
Exterior is allover White with Red and Black accent. Appears to be original with touchup. Hangared. Overall in good condition with normal wear and tear.
Modifications / STCs
• Many desirable features including:
• -Avionics master switch
• -Heated pitot tube
• -Dual toe brakes
• -Wingtip strobe lights
• -Landing/taxi lights
• -Monarch fuel caps
• -Carb ice detector
• -EGT gauge
• -Four place intercom
• -More!
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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DeTray Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
|
$164,900
|
Bowling Green, OH | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active | |
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DeTray Aviation
planecheck.com
|
$164,900
|
US Ohio, OH | May 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Allover White
globalplanesearch.com
|
$164,900
|
Courlans | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
DeTray Aviation
controller.com
|
$164,900
|
Bowling Green, OH | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
DeTray Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$170,032
|
Bowling Green, Ohio, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
DeTray Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$167,863 *
GBP £124,669
|
Bowling Green, OH | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Cessna FR182
This 1978 Cessna FR182 (N40AT) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,560 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 FR182 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $164,900 to $186,976. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $164,900.
The FR182 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 1,560 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 440 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Cessna FR182 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N40AT.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for N40AT.
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