1978 Cessna R182
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
1978 CESSNA R182RG SKYLANE For Sale in Bowling Green, Ohio 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 Two blade propeller has 1560 hours since new.
Propeller
Two blade propeller has 1560 hours since new.
Interior
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. 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 Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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DeTray Aviation
controller.com
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$164,900
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Bowling Green, OH | Apr 02, 2026 | 108 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna R182
This 1978 Cessna R182 (N40AT) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,560 hours on the airframe. There are currently 26 R182 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $110,858 to $244,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $164,900.
The R182 cruises at 156 kts (289 km/h) with a range of 915 nm (1,695 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 16,500 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 12.5 GPH (47 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $78/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $175/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $22,000. With 1,560 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. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna R182 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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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
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 N40AT against the NTSB accident database.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna R182
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
RECENTLY INSTALLED ELECTROAIR ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM EIS-61000-5M AND EIS-61000-5C. WHILE TROUBLE SHOOTING ERRONEOUS RPM INDICATIONS WE OPENED THE COVER OF THE MAGNETO TIMING HOUSING (MTH) AND FOUND SIGNIFICANT SHAVINGS IN THE CASE. BORESCOPE INS...
A/C CAME IN FOR A 50HR OIL CHANGE AND ELECTRICAL ISSUES. FOUND THAT UPON INSTALL OF NEW ENGINE, REPAIR STATION REMOVED A JUMPER WIRE FROM A 12V STARTER AGAINST THE INSTRUCTIONS LISTED ON PART AND SL, WHICH ALLOWED IT TO RECEIVE 24V FOR WHICH THE A/C...
PROPELLER WAS LEAKING OIL. HAD OUR SHOP PULL THE PROPELLER AND SEND IT OFF TO BE RE-SEALED. PROP SHOP DISCOVERED THAT THE PISTON HAD WORN OUT OF SPEC. SCORING WAS FOUND ON THE INSIDE OF THE PISTON WHERE IT RIDES ON THE GUIDE. WEAR MARS ARE 180 DEGREE...
ON RUNUP AFTER AN OIL CHANGE, DETECTED A NOTICEABLE WOBBLE ON THE PROPELLER SPINNER. AFTER ENGINE SHUTDOWN FOUND THAT THE SPINNER WAS EASILY DEFLECTED AN INCH OR SO. REMOVED SPINNER,AND FOUND THAT THE INNER FLANGE ON THE SPINNER FORWARD BULKHEAD WAS ...
PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS ABOUT TO LAND AT PVD WHEN HE DIDN'T HAVE 3 IN THE GREEN. THE MAINS WERE DOWN AND LOCKED. HE FLEW BY THE TOWER TWICE AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE NOSE WHEEL DOORS WEREN'T EVEN OPEN. HE CYCLED THE GEAR A NUMBER OF TIMES, TO...
NOSE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED ON LANDING. NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR END BEARING FAILED. FAILURE OCCURRED IN END BEARING, LOWER CASTING BROKE AWAY AT DOWN LOCK PIN RETAINER YOKE ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF YOKE ALLOWING DOWN LOCK PINS TO DISLODGE, SH...
(CAN) ALTERNATOR 60 AMP.BREAKER WITH INTERNAL RESISTANCE (IN 28V OUT 8V) THIS WILL MAKE THE ALTERNATOR STOP CHARGING.... (TC# 20190621004)
(CAN) CARBURATOR FLOAT FILLED WITH AVGAS THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPEN ON ARE FLEET WITH THIS PART (REF SDR#20170503018) (TC# 20190621006)
AT ANNUAL INSPECTION MECHANIC NOTED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO REACH FULL RPM FOR STATIC GROUND RUN UNTIL TURBO ENGAGED. AFTER INSPECTING THE ENGINE IT WAS FOUND THAT ALL. 12 LIFTERS WERE COLLAPSING AND ROCKER ARM CLEARANCE WAS BEYOND LIMITS. THE ENGIN...
AIRCRAFT SUFFERED NOSE GEAR UP LANDING UNABLE TO ID SPECIFIC CAUSE HOWEVER MECHANICAL INTERFERENCE PREVENT GEAR DOOR FROM OPENING DURING LANDING.AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED MINIMAL DAMAGE, AIRCRAFT IS IN PROCESS OF REPAIR.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $147,650–$193,663.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
