1979 Cessna 182Q
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
This aircraft is privately owned and operated for personal use only and has not been rented or used as a trainer. The aircraft has been hangared during the entire time under the current owner when not traveling. This aircraft has been meticulously inspected and maintained by four different certified maintenance and or Cessna certified repair facilities (Providing different maintenance perspectives), since purchased by current owner. The owner is willing to fly the aircraft short distances to provide serious potential buyers with a firsthand look at the aircraft. Aircraft is hangared at Hereford Municipal Airport (KHRX) Airframe: 1979 C-182Q Total Time: 4723.8 Paint Job: 63.7 hrs Rigging checked and adjusted: 27.9 hrs Front and Rear wind screens replaced: Last Annual Inspection: January 2026 Empty Weight: 1907.0 Increased Maximum Weight (STC): 3100 lbs Total useable fuel: 111 gals Engine: Continental O-470U/JJ Time Since Overhaul: 683 (2200 TBO) John Jewell STC: Installed 203.3 hrs 256 HP Max RPM: 2625 L/R Magnetos replaced: 120.1 hrs Propeller: McCauley Propeller Model: C2A34C204-C Propeller Overhaul: 111.6 hrs Additional equipment: Horton STOL Kit (STC) Aero LED Taxi and Landing Lights Vortex Generators Flint Aero internal wingtip fuel cells STC CiES digital fuel senders Aerospace Logistics digital fuel quantity indicator Falcon Vertical Compass Card Original copilot seat replaced with fully adjustable copilot set with secondary seat stop. Engine oil sump heater Damage History: 30 May 2022: Aircraft received wind and hail damage while at Hereford Municipal Airport. Aircraft sustained hail damage to the skin in multiple areas along the upper portions of the airframe including flaps, ailerons, and elevators. Damage was also discovered internally to the rear passthrough spar. Repairs to the skin and replacement of pass through spar was completed by Beegles Aircraft Services (Certified Cessna Airframe Repair Facility) while replacement part was provided by Cessna. 2 Sep 2022: Right Elevator replaced after receiving damage while backing aircraft into hanger. Replacement Elevator provided by Beegles Aircraft Services, and work performed by Airmarillo Aviation LLC. Logbooks Link:
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Joseph Butler
trade-a-plane.com
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$179,000
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Hereford, TX | May 19, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Cessna 182Q
This 1979 Cessna 182Q (N97803) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 47 182Q aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $26,945 to $600,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $179,000.
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.
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 N97803.
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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