1979 Cessna TR182
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRGarmin GTN 750Xi Dual Garmin G5s (AI + HSI) Garmin GFC 500 autopilot Flightstream 510 NEW Color G2 Insight engine monitor Garmin OAT Shadin fuel flow Digital Fuel Gauges Full IFR-capable panel and IFR certification Feb 2026 Electric Trim Trim Servo for GFC500
Description
You're not going to find another TR182 with such low time on airframe and engine and this avionics stack at this price point. A clean, well maintained TR182 with a GTN 750Xi, dual G5s, and GFC 500 would be listed well north of $270K. This airplane gives you the same capability and mission profile and the logbooks to back it up. Many major items replaced or overhauled in the last 24 months. If you haven't been considering a retractable 182 you should, you can build retrac time safely and cost-effectively meaning when you move up to that turbine in a few years insurance companies will write you a policy. Owner is moving up to a pressurized aircraft. Avionics Panel: Garmin GTN 750Xi Dual Garmin G5s (AI + HSI) Garmin GFC 500 autopilot Flightstream 510 NEW Color G2 Insight engine monitor Garmin OAT Shadin fuel flow Digital Fuel Gauges Full IFR-capable panel and IFR certification Feb 2026 Electric Trim Trim Servo for GFC500 Airframe Engine: Under 3,000 hours total time 460 hours since major overhaul Robertson STOL (drooping ailerons so no penalty in cruise or climb) 4 place oxygen Rosen sun visors Sun roof Fresh wastegate overhaul, overhauled magnetos, new fuel pump and new exhaust system No deferred maintenance - extensive annual in 2025 Complete logbooks since new Always Hangared Newer windshield and glass in great condition Tannis Engine Heater, Gear Mirror, LED landing and Taxi Lights. Cosmetics: Paint: 8/10 Interior: 7/10 with leather seats and newer carpet.
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ACCEPTING OFFERS You wont find a TR182 with these avionics, Robertson STOL at this price. Other clean TR182s with GTN 750Xi dual G5s & GFC500 are listed well north of $280K. This TR182 gives you the best capability and mission profile and the logbooks to back it up. Garmin GTN 750Xi Dual Garmin G5s Garmin GFC 500 autopilot NEW Color G2 Insight engine monitor IFR-capable panel (IFR cert 2/26) 2,749 AFTT 460 hrs SMOH 4 place o2. Turbo Waste gate overhaul, overhauled magnetos, new exhaust No deferred mx & extensive annual in 2025 Complete logbooks since new Always Hangared Paint: 8/10 Interior: 7/10
Interior
Leather Seats and newer carpet. Good condition
Exterior
Paint is in great condition, no hail damage or other damage
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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Simon Turner
trade-a-plane.com
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$249,900
$259,000
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Tulsa, OK | Mar 20, 2026 | 121 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna TR182
This 1979 Cessna TR182 (N182BE) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,749 hours on the airframe. There are currently 26 TR182 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $125,000 to $460,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $249,900.
The TR182 cruises at 155 kts (287 km/h) with a range of 915 nm (1,695 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 20,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 13 GPH (49 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $81/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $140/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $20,000. With 2,749 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,800 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 TR182 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
TURNER SIMON G
Registration Address
TULSA, OK
Certificate Issued
2024-05-12
Airworthiness
1980-08-06
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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 database checked for N182BE.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna TR182
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
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...
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.
AIRCRAFT SUFFERED NOSE GEAR UP LANDING UNABLE TO ID SPECIFIC CAUSE HOWEVER MECHANICAL INTERFERENCE PERMITTED GEAR DOOR FROM OPENING. AIRCRAFT SUSTAIN MINIMAL DAMAGE AND STILL IN WORK.
AFTER FACTORY REMANUFACTURED, INSTALLED THE ENGINE, FOUND THE TURBO LEAKING FROM CENTER SECTION DURING IDLE, BUT NOT ABOVE 1000 RPM. TROUBLESHOT OIL LEAK AND DETERMINED OIL COOLER VAPOR LOCK CAUSING TURBO LEAK. BLEEDING AIR FROM COOLER DID STOP THE...
TURBOCHARGER: PN 465292-9002, SN ZKNOO210. TURBOCHARGER HAS SUFFERED A LACK OF LUBRICATION CONDITION DURING OPERATION THAT HAS SEVERELY DAMAGED IT. THERE IS EVIDENCE OF OIL LEAKING INTO THE COMPRESSOR HOUSING. THE MAIN BEARINGS AND THRUST SYSTEM H...
THE TURBOCHARGER WAS REPLACED, THE EXHAUST CLAMPS WERE INSPECTED AND REUSED AND THE ACFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. THE ACFT DEPARTED FOR ITS HOME AIRPORT WHERE UPON INSPECTION AFTER LANDING, IT WAS FOUND THA THE CLAMP HOLDINGTHE EXHAUST PIPE TO THE TURBO...
INSTALLED O/H HA-6 CARBURETOR, ON GROUND RUNS NOTED ENGINE EXTREMLY ROUGH AT POWER SETTING ABOVE 1400 RPM, STRONG ODOR OF FUEL AND BLACK SMOKE FROM EXHAUST. USE OF MIXTURE CONTROL AT 1400 RPM GAVE 200 RPM RISE AND CLEARED CONDITION. UNABLE TO REACH...
(CAN) ALL EXHAUST FLANGE JOINTS WARPED.
COMPRESSOR WHEEL OF TURBO CHARGER WAS FOUND DAMAGED AND SEIZED BY DEBRIS. UPON DISASSEMBLY, A SMALL PIECE OF A BAND (BREEZE TYPE) CLAMP WAS FOUND BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR WHEEL AND THE HOUSING PREVENTING THE WHEEL FROM TURNING. THE LAST SERVICE ON TH...
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 above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $169,450–$209,450.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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