1979 Cessna TR182RG for sale

1979 Cessna TR182RG

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$169,000Great Deal
Location Columbus, OH
Total Time 2,541 hrs
Engine SMOH 611 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # R18200820
Reg # N737FR
Engine Continental O-470-L
Cruise 140 kts (259 km/h)
ICAO Type C182
✓ 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

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 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Lane Aviation
controller.com
$169,000
Lane Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
$174,259
Lane Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
$172,036 *
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 TR182RG

This 1979 Cessna TR182RG (N737FR) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,541 hours on the airframe. There are currently 11 TR182RG aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $129,000 to $460,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $169,000.

The TR182RG cruises at 140 kts (259 km/h) with a range of 915 nm (1,695 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,100 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 12.5 GPH (47 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $69/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $160/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $20,000. With 2,541 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,541 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $188 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna TR182RG — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
140 kts (259 km/h)
Max Speed
145 kts (269 km/h)
Range
915 nm (1,695 km)
Ceiling
18,100 ft (5,517 m)
Max Weight
3,100 lbs (1,406 kg)
Useful Load
1,110 lbs (503 kg)
Horsepower
230 HP
Fuel Capacity
92 gal (348 L)
Fuel Burn
12.5 GPH (47 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 182

Fuel Burn
12.5 GPH
~$81/hr
Variable Cost
$160/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$20,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$32,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 182. 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 245 more aircraft in OH →

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.

Price History

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

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$169,900
Range: $169,450 — $172,450
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
-1%
Fair Price

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