1979 Cessna TR182 for sale

1979 Cessna TR182

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$169,000within typical asking range
Location Columbus, OH
Total Time 2,541 hrs
Engine SMOH 611 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # R18200820
Reg # N737FR
Engine LYCOMING O-540-L3C5D
Cruise 155 kts (287 km/h)
ICAO Type C82T
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Dual King KX-155 Digital Nav/Comms Glideslope King KMA-24 Audio Panel Stratus ADSB Out Transponder Cessna 300A Autopilot Note: INOP. S-Tec Altitude Hold with Electric Trim WX-7 Stormscope

Description

1979 CESSNA TURBO R182RG SKYLANE For Sale in Columbus, Ohio 2541 Total Time, 611 SMOH, Hangared, Complete Logs, Stratus ADSB - Out, Dual King KX-155s, 300A with S-Tec Altitude Hold and Electric Trim, 88 Gallons Wet Wing, Original and Both in Nice Condition.

Engine

Strong Compression - All in the 70's.

Propeller

Prop Overhauled in June 1988

Interior

Original Red Fabric Seats Red Carpeting

Exterior

Original Allover White with Red and Black Trim

Inspection

Annual Due: July 2026 Repair to Nose Fork Assembly and Prop Blade Overhaul from Tow Bar Strike in 1988. There Was No Structural Repair Required. Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection ** .

Modifications / STCs

Precise Flight Stand-by Vacuum

Electric Trim

Pilot Push-to-Talk Control Wheel Button

True Airspeed Indicator

Instrument Post Lights

Wing Tip Strobes

Pilot & Copilot Vertically Adjusting Seats

Ground Service Plug - 24 Volt

Horizontal Stab Abrasion Boots

Cowl Mounted Landing & Taxi Lights

2d Altimeter

Rear Seat Vents

Right Hand Hinged Window

Alcor EGT

Carb Temp Gauge

88 Gallons - Wet Wing

Gross Weight: 3100 LBS

Approximate Useful Load: 1166 LBS

Hangared

Complete Logs

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Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Lane Aviation
controller.com
$169,000
Lane Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
$174,259
Lane Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
$171,687 *
GBP £127,768

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna TR182

This 1979 Cessna TR182 (N737FR) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,541 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 below the market average at $169,000.

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 2,541 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,541 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,800 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
Budget $195 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna TR182 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
155 kts (287 km/h)
Max Speed
170 kts (315 km/h)
Range
915 nm (1,695 km)
Ceiling
20,000 ft (6,096 m)
Max Weight
3,100 lbs (1,406 kg)
Useful Load
1,110 lbs (503 kg)
Horsepower
230 HP
Fuel Capacity
88 gal (333 L)
Fuel Burn
13 GPH (49 L/h)
TBO
1,800 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA TR182

Fuel Burn
13.0 GPH
~$84/hr
Variable Cost
$140/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$20,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$32,000
every 1,800 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA TR182. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N737FR.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Columbus, OH

Seller reported 258 more aircraft in Ohio →

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 safety data coming soon.

We'll check N737FR against the NTSB accident database.

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna TR182

SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.

Landing Gear FAILED
2020-05-08

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...

Reciprocating Engine FAULTY
2018-12-30

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...

Landing Gear INOPERATIVE
2018-07-16

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.

Landing Gear DAMAGED
2018-07-16

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.

Oil VAPOR LOCK
2016-11-09

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...

Turbines BROKEN
2015-10-29

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...

Turbines FAILED
2015-04-26

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...

Engine Fuel/Control FAILED
2012-03-25

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...

Exhaust WARPED
2011-10-25

(CAN) ALL EXHAUST FLANGE JOINTS WARPED.

Turbines DAMAGED
2010-11-26

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

3 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is within 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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