1979 Cessna R182
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHGarmin G-500TXi PFD Garmin GI-275 (standby PFD w/battery) Avedyne IFD-540 GPS/COMM/NAV 1 Garmin GNC-255A Comm/Nav 2 Garmin GTX-345 Transponder with ADSB in out Avedyne AMX240 4-place audio panel with Bluetooth clearance playback Garmin GFC-500 Digital Autopilot JPI EDM-930 Digital engine monitor USB charging ports Very nice panel where everything is tied and works together! GPS has wifi and is able to connect to Foreflight to transfer route to and from the GPS. Provides a lot of SA of traffic and ADSB weather along route of flight.
Description
I'm selling my well-kept 1979 Cessna 182RG! It has a fully-loaded Garmin and Avedyne panel that works seamlessly and a JPI 930 Engine monitor. AFTT: 4134; Engine TSFRM: 370 (Installed in 2022); Prop TSOH: 1788. All logs in my possession! It's been great to my family and I for the past three and a half years. Only selling due to a growing family and the need for 6 seats. Times will change as I am still currently flying it.
Engine
ENGINE: LYCOMING O-540-J3C5D (370 TSFRM) PROP: MCCAULEY B2D34C214-A Aluminum 2-Blade (TSOH 1,788) Prop Governor Overhauled in 2022 with new engine installation New electric fuel pump (2026) Skytec Starter Concorde Battery
Propeller
Painted in 2000. Shows well with a couple areas of light etching (see pictures). Has had Corrosion-X treatment every year of my ownership with no issues found! Open checkbook for maintenance at a Cessna Service Center. Hydraulic power pack replaced in 2022 with overhauled unit. 2 new main tires replaced in January of this year. Nose-gear tire replaced 2023. All Whelen LED lights for Strobe, nav, landing, taxi, and beacon. Rear nav light upgraded to also strobe. Appears to have had a hard landing and inspection in April 1993. Nothing found and no other issues with gear (other than preventive maintenance) noted in logs. AD 2020-18-01 (wing strut attachment point) complied with. Kit preemptively installed in 2022. Annual completed 1/2026
Interior
Interior installed in 2002. Tan leather seats with a little bit of wear on pilot seat, otherwise in great condition! New carpets installed in 2022!
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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David Krizauskas
trade-a-plane.com
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$235,000
$245,000
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Moncks Corner, SC | May 05, 2026 | 73 days | Active | |
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David Krizauskas
aircraftdealer.com
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$235,000
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Greenville, SC | Jun 10, 2026 | 37 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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$235,000
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SC | Jun 10, 2026 | 37 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna R182
This 1979 Cessna R182 (N182NC) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,147 hours on the airframe. There are currently 26 R182 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $111,463 to $244,900. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $235,000.
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 4,147 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 N182NC.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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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.
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $146,175–$196,027.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
