1979 Cessna TR182
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
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Description
Exceptionally maintained 1979 Cessna TR182 Turbo Skylane RG offered as priorities shift toward family and time commitments. No damage or hail history with complete records since new. Ownership History: Original owner 1979-2021 (Las Vegas, NV). Second owner 2021-2024 (Bourne, TX). Current owner 2024-2026 (Mesa, AZ). This aircraft benefits from disciplined maintenance including frequent oil changes with clean analysis history, strong compressions, and continuous care. Well equipped IFR platform with WAAS GPS, ADS-B, FlightStream connectivity, autopilot, and electronic engine monitoring. Service receipts from 1979 to 2026 meticulously kept in personalized aircraft tote bag. Very thorough documentation as aircraft has been exceptionally well cared for. Complete logbooks, no discrepancies. Aircraft times will vary slightly as it is still being flown. Annual due April 2026. Located at Falcon Field (KFFZ), Mesa Arizona. Ready for your inspection and flight back to its new home. Detailed information package available upon request including all logbooks, photos, weight and balance, recent oil reports, and PDF supplements for the autopilot system, navigation, electronic engine monitor, and much more.
Engine
Lycoming O-540-L3C5D turbocharged engine, approximately 1541 hours SMOH. Compressions mid to upper 70s with clean oil analysis history and methodical 25-30 hour oil change intervals. Oil consumption approximately 1 quart per 10 hours - exceptionally stable and consistent. Tempest Fine Wire Spark Plugs: 112.2 SNEW. Magnetos SMOH/Inspection: 61.4. McCauley constant speed propeller approximately 102 hours since overhaul (SPOH). Hydraulic power pack approximately 100 hours since overhaul/replacement. Exhaust Heat Exchanger Replaced 2024.
Interior
LED Taxi Landing Lights LED Navigation Lights LED Beacon Light Rosen Visors BAS Shoulder Harnesses Knots2U AeroVent System Door Stewards x2 All New Interior Plastics 2025 All New Carpet 2025 All New Interior Fasteners 2025 Fully Illuminated Soft-Blue Instrument Lighting + Red Glareshield Lighting + Red Backlit Compass Original Interior 8 out of 10 - Well preserved for age Original Paint 8 out of 10 New Stene Fiberglass Wing Strut Cuffs 2026 New Door Seals 2025
Inspection
Annual due April 2026. Located at Falcon
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
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Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
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$208,900
$219,900
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Phoenix, AZ | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Cessna TR182
This 1979 Cessna TR182 (N756RW) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,251 hours on the airframe. There are currently 10 TR182 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $125,000 to $249,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $208,900.
The TR182 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 $140/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $20,000. With 4,251 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,800 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 TR182 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N756RW.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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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.
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