1981 Cessna 182RG for sale

1981 Cessna 182RG

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$195,000
Location Kennebunk, ME
Seats 4
Serial # R18201697
Reg # N7131S
Engine Continental O-470-L
Cruise 140 kts (259 km/h)
ICAO Type C182
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

10,973.2 TTAF, ENGINE 450.7, PROP 450.7, 92 Gal Fuel, Overhead Skylights, Horiz Stab Abrasion Boots, PM 7000B Audio, (2) Bendix King KY- 196s, KLN94B Color GPS, KNS-81 RNAV, KN-53 Nav w G/S, KR-87 ADF, KI-229 RMI, Stratus ESG Xpndr (ADS-B In/Out), KN-63 DME, KR-22 MB, KCS-55A HSI, WX-1000E (Inop), KFC-200 FCS w/ FD, Alcor EGT/CHT, Shadin Mini-flow Fuel Totalizer, Davtron M877 Chronometer, Stratus Dual Port USB Charger, Artex 406Mhz ELT. Annual due: 03/2027.

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$195,000

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About This Cessna 182RG

This 1981 Cessna 182RG (N7131S) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 11 182RG aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $129,900 to $245,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $195,000.

The 182RG 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.

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

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Budget $188 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 182RG — 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 N7131S.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Kennebunk, ME

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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

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