1981 Cessna 182R
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1981 Cessna 182R Serial Number: 18268082 Registration Number: 9869H AIRFRAME: 4832 Total Time ENGINE: O-470-U, 230 Horsepower Serial Number: 273365-R 967 Hours Since Major Overhaul by River City Aircraft Engines, Castroville, TX (April 2007) Assembled with TCM Factory NEW Crankshaft & Overhauled Starter, Carburetor, Magnetos, Oil Cooler and Prop Governor PROP: McCauley 2-Blade Constant Speed Propeller Model Number: C2A34C204-C, Serial Number: 011322 1322 Hours since NEW (December 2001) AVIONICS: Garmin GTN 650Xi (May 2023) Garmin 340A Audio Panel Garmin GTX 330 Transponder Garmin GDL 82 ADS-B Out Garmin SL30 Com Transceiver J.P Instruments EDM-830 Engine Monitoring System and Fuel Transducer Cessna 300A Navomatic Autopilot with HDG & NAV Tracking S-Tec 30 Altitude Hold Autopilot System ADDITIONAL: Wheelpants Wingtip Strobes AstroTech LC-2 Digital Chronometer New Seat Tracks (2009) Cessna Seat Stop Kits (2008) New Windshield (2007) Airtec 406Hz Remote ELT Integral Fuel Tanks, 92 Gallon Capacity MacFarlane Aviation Flap Roller Assembly Service Kit MCSK100 (STC #SA01074WI) Soros ‘Ventube’ Pilot & Copilot Fresh Air Vents (STC #SA8150SW) Feb 2009 Useful Load: 1,253 lbs Last Annual Inspection Sep 2025 INTERIOR: New Interior 2014, Tan Leather Seats, Tan Carpeting, Ultra Leather Sidepanels. EXTERIOR: New 2014 Fully Stripped & Painted by Air Graphics. White Base Coat with Ruby Red Metallic & Las Vegas Gold Accents. Asking Price: $259,000
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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William Davoust
aircraftforsale.com
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$259,000
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78606, TX | May 02, 2026 | 77 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 182R
This 1981 Cessna 182R (N9869H) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,832 hours on the airframe. There are currently 22 182R aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $139,950 to $485,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $259,000.
The 182R cruises at 142 kts (263 km/h) with a range of 700 nm (1,296 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 16,500 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 13.8 GPH (52 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $86/hr in fuel alone. With 4,832 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 2 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 182R — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N9869H.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 182R
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company Models 182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M, 182N, 182P, 182Q, and 182R Airplanes
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 182R
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SEVERE DISTRESS OF CAMSHAFT LOBE AND LIFTERS WAS IDENTIFIED. THE MAINTENANCE WAS CARRIED OUT DURING INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, IN AUSTRALIA. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR PHOTOGRAPHS/ENGINE INSPECTION REPORT.
ELECTRIC TRIM ACTIVATION WAS KEYING RADIO AND PRESSING PTT SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTING AUTOPILOT. THE YOKE COIL CORD INSULATION WAS FALLING OFF OF 2 ADJACENT WIRES ALLOWING THE 2 CONDUCTORS TO TOUCH AND SHORT CIRCUIT. THE COIL CORD IS A CYGNET CA3934-24...
DURING INITIAL TAKEOFF ROLL AFTER APPLICATION OF FULL POWER. PILOT NOTICED SPARKS COMING FROM BELOW PILOT'S INSTRUMENT PANEL. POWER WAS REDUCED TO IDLE AND TAKEOFF ROLL WAS ABORTED. SPARKS STOPPED ONCE POWER WAS PULLED TO IDLE. AFTER TAXI TO RAMP AND...
CRANKSHAFT GEAR CHIPPED ONE TOOTH OFF. PROB DUE TO STARTER KICKBACK (ENERGIZER STARTER). AROUND 05/20/2018 AT TACK 3175 OWNER REPORTED TICKING NOSE ON GROUND. SOUND WENT AWAY WITH INCREASE RPM. ABOUT 1500. EVENTUALLY FOUND ONE TOOTH MISSING FROM...
ENGINE VIBRATION. DISCOVERED NR 3 CYLINDER LOW PRESSURE, AT 20 PSI DURING TEST. FOUND THE CYLINDER HEAD AND BARREL SEPARATING AFTER REMOVAL.
CRACKED CYLINDER INSTALLED. THE ENGINE HAS APPROXIMATELY 850 HOURS ON IT SINCE OVERHAUL. DURING OVERHAUL, SIX NEW CYLINDERS WERE INSTALLED. THE ACFT RECENTLY CAME IN FOR A 50 HOUR INSPECTION AT WHICH TIME A COMPRESSION TEST WAS CONDUCTED. DURING ...
HEAT EXCHANGER FAILED IN FLIGHT, CAUSED MELTING OF PLASTIC, RUBBER COMPONENTS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. RESULTING IN SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT AND A INFLIGHT EMERGENCY DECLARED. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.
ALL VALVE COVERS FOUND LEAKING. REMOVED ALL VALVE COVERS AND FOUND THE UPPER SECTION OF THE VALVE COVER GASKET NEAR THE EXHAUST VALVE HAD SHRUNK, PULLING IN TOWARD EXHAUST VALVE SPRING. WE HAVE FOUND THIS ISSUE ON NUMEROUS ENGINES WITH THE SUPERIOR...
CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATION.
UPON APPLYING FULL THROTTLE FOR TAKEOFF, THE PILOT NOTED THAT THE ENGINE ONLY REACHED 2000 RPM. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND A VISUAL CHECK OF THE PROPELLER GOVERNOR WAS MADE. THE MX RATED PILOT DETERMINED THAT THE CONTROL WAS STICKING BEFORE REACHING THE...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $193,625–$251,500.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
