1983 Cessna 182R
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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IFRDescription
SEE THIS AIRCRAFT AT THE TOMLINSON AVIONICS DISPLAY AT SUN N' FUN APRIL 14-19! Desirable 182R model • 285 HP Texas Skyways conversion • 2,500-hour TBO engine • Fresh, high-end interior including new plastics • WAAS GPS + ADS-B In/Out • Unique Opportunity for Discounted Avionics Package. Please call for details!
Engine
Texas Skyways O-550 – 285 HP Conversion • 2,500-hour TBO • 1,400 hours since major overhaul • Top overhaul completed approximately 500 hours ago • Strong-running, excellent condition This aircraft climbs like an elevator and handles full-load departures with ease. A true performance 182.
Interior
Interior – $25,000+ Complete Overhaul The aircraft recently received a full interior refurbishment totaling over $25,000, bringing the cabin to an exceptional standard: • New headliner • All new leather seating • New plastic interior panels • Custom center console with integrated Yeti cup holders • Built-in cell phone storage pockets • New carpet • New side panels • New glare shield The interior is immaculate and gives the aircraft a much newer, modern feel.
Exterior
Finished in white with burgundy and gray striping, this aircraft presents sharp and professional inside and out.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tomlinson Aircraft Sales
controller.com
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$239,000
$249,000
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Fort Myers, FL | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Tomlinson Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
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$246,438
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Fort Myers, Florida, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Tomlinson Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
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$243,294 *
GBP £180,690
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Fort Myers, FL | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Cessna 182R
This 1983 Cessna 182R (N5553E) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 16 182R aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $139,950 to $485,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $239,000.
The 182R 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 $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. 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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N5553E.
Location & Ownership
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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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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