1980 Cessna TR182 for sale

1980 Cessna TR182

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$224,500Great Deal
Location Everett, WA
Total Time 3,168 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,350 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # R18201505
Reg # N5106S
Engine Lycoming O-540-L3C5D
Cruise 140 kts (259 km/h)
ICAO Type C82T
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH
Avidyne IDF550 GPS/NAV/COMM with ADS-B Aspen EFD 1000 Pro PFD Avidyne AMX 240 Audio Panel Bendix King KX155 S-Tec 50 Auto Panel Digital Tachometer EDM 700 Engine Monitor Electronic International FP-5L Fuel Computer Carb Ice detector USB and Cigar Lighter power plugs

Description

Low-time Cessna TR182 that has been exceptionally well maintained throughout its life. Features a modernized avionics suite including an Avidyne IFD550, Aspen EFD1000 Pro, and additional upgrades. A fast, capable, and reliable cross-country traveling aircraft. ** We can offer Financing through our partnership with Flying Finance ** Inquire for digital logbooks and additional pictures. Listing Broker: Evan Seitz Seitz Aviation, LLC ALL FUNDS INCLUDING THE DEPOSIT WILL GO THROUGH ESCROW. Looking to buy or sell an aircraft? Our Buyer Agent Services ensure you have expert representation-even if the right aircraft isn't currently in our inventory. The Seller / Agent provides the aircraft information herein to assist buyers with their consideration. Efforts are made to be as accurate as possible but errors and omissions are possible. All Specifications, features, equipment, times, status and condition are Buyer's responsibility to verify prior to closing. Seller and Agent are not liable to provide equipment, features, inspections or any consideration from errors or omissions found after closing. Aircraft, equipment and prices are subject to change without notice and are subject to availability, prior sale and/or removal from market.

Engine

Lycoming O-540-L3C5D (Turbo) SMOH: 1,350 Compressions: 74, 76, 75, 70, 74, 72 McCauley B2D34C219/90DHB-8 SPOH: 1,350

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

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Seitz Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
$224,500
Seitz Aviation
aircraftforsale.com
$224,500

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna TR182

This 1980 Cessna TR182 (N5106S) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,168 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 above the market average at $224,500.

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 3,168 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: 3,168 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,800 hrs)
Budget $180 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna TR182 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
140 kts (259 km/h)
Range
915 nm (1,695 km)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Useful Load
1,110 lbs (503 kg)
Horsepower
230 HP
Fuel Burn
12 GPH (45 L/h)
TBO
1,800 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA TR182

Fuel Burn
12.0 GPH
~$78/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 N5106S.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Everett, WA

Seller reported 103 more aircraft in WA →

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 N5106S 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.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$224,500
Range: $222,200 — $241,750
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
0%
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