1979 Cessna R182
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
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Description
American Aircraft Sales Co. Tel: 925-449-5151Cell: 510-783-2711550 Airway Blvd.Livermore, CA 94551All Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection Availability Subject to Prior Lease, Sale, or Withdrawal From Market Without Notice AirframeHours since Factory New Engines Loc. Make Model Serial# TSOH C Lycoming 0-540-J3C5D L-20422-40A 42 TSOH to Factory New Limits, Overhauled by Craig Easter 04-02-2021Props Loc. Make Model Serial# TSOH C Hartzell HC-C3YR-1RF/F8068 DY5698B 42 3-Bladed Propeller Assembly, Overhauled by Sensenich Propeller Service 3-22-2022
Engine
Lycoming 0-540-J3C5D
Interior
Tan Leather Interior with Blue Trim and Rewebed Seat Belts by Diana’s Upholstery on 04-28-2004
Exterior
All Over White with Aristo Blue and Buckskin Trim Painted by Space City Aircraft Finishers in 2004 and Repainted 2021
Inspection
Complete Logs: Yes IFR Cert.: 12-03-2025 Annual Inspection: 11-30-2025
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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American Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$189,950
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Livermore, CA | Mar 30, 2026 | 109 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$189,950
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CA | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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American Aircraft Sales
globalplanesearch.com
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$189,950
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CA | Mar 17, 2026 | 122 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna R182
This 1979 Cessna R182 (N737TS) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,853 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 $189,950.
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 6,853 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. 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
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
RIVINIUS SAM
Registration Address
DANVILLE, CA
Certificate Issued
2021-12-04
Airworthiness
1979-02-13
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
Location & Ownership
Title Status
Clear Title
No active liens on FAA record
FAA Title Records — 1 document FAA DocIndex
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 database checked for N737TS.
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 vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within 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.
