1979 Cessna R182
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics Panel upgraded in June 2026 Full IFR-capable panel and IFR certification in June 2026 Garmin GTN 650i Dual Garmin G5s (AI + HSI) Garmin GFC 500 autopilot coupled for all approaches Garmin OAT Electric Trim Trim Servo for GFC500
Description
This is one of the best maintained TR182's with a GTN 650. Panel also has recent upgrade of dual G5s, and GFC 500 autopilot in the last 60 days. This makes for some of the best IFR capable avionics on the market. If you have been considering a TR182, this is a must see airplane! 1200# Useful load N738XN has had over $60,000 of avionics and major items replaced or overhauled in the two years. No money has ever been spared on this damage free 3 owner aircraft!!
Engine
Engine: 550 hours since major overhaul All compressions in the 70's Vac pump and system removed for Garmin equipment 1200 pound useful load Prop and governor overhauled 25 hours ago Recent overhauled turbocharger and overhauled wastegate Overhauled magnetos Recent fuel pump and fuel system overhaul
Propeller
One of the lowest TT TR182 on the market. 2570 Total Time on air frame November 2025 annual 1200# useful load Complete immaculate log books with no damage history Always hangared and it truly shows! Midwestern based airplane 4 place factory oxygen Rosen sun visors
Interior
Paint is a solid 8+ Interior is original and well kept and a 7+
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Thom Bencin
trade-a-plane.com
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$239,000
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Bois Blanc Island Airport 6Y1, MI | Jun 30, 2026 | 18 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna R182
This 1979 Cessna R182 (N738XN) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,570 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 above the market average at $239,000.
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 2,570 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 N738XN.
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
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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.
