1985 Cessna 182R
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Hiller Aviation Brokerage & Consulting is pleased to offer this exceptionally clean 1985 Cessna 182R, distinguished by the sought-after Texas Skyways O-520 power conversion and a fully modernized Garmin glass panel. With a near-zero-time engine and propeller - just ~50 hours since the 2021 conversion - this Skylane flies like a far newer airplane while delivering the climb and cruise of 300 horsepower. AIRFRAME: -AFTT 4,334.1 -Useful Load 1,148 lbs -Annual Completed March 2026 -Complete Logs -No Damage History -STC'd LED Landing/Taxi Lights -HID Lighting -RMD Lighted Wingtips -Exhaust Heat-Shield Kit -Airflow Enhancement Kit -Plane Power Alternator & Voltage Regulator -BAS Seat Belts & Shoulder Harnesses -Rosen Sun Visors -Ceramic Coating Applied June 2026 -New Interior 2012 ENGINE: -Texas Skyways O-520-F/TS Conversion (300 HP) - STC SE09017SC -Continental IO-520 Core, Factory Rebuilt 2020 -50 Hours Since Factory Rebuild & Conversion (Installed April 2021) -2,500-Hour TBO -Airwolf Remote Oil Filter PROP: -Hartzell 3-Blade HC-G3YF-1RF/F8068 ~50 Hours Since New (Installed April 2021) AVIONICS: -4 Place Lemo Plugs -Garmin G500 PFD/MFD -Garmin GTN 750 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM -Garmin GTX 330ES ADS-B Transponder (ADS-B In & Out) -Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B In/Out w/ Flight Stream 210 -JPI EDM 930 Engine Analyzer -S-TEC System 30 Autopilot w/ MD200 -L-3 / 3M WX-500 Stormscope -PMA8000BT Audio Panel -Garmin GTR 225 COM w/ BOSE Jacks to Rear Seats -Electronic Standby Attitude Indicator -PAI-700 Vertical-Card Compass DISCLAIMER: Seller and Agent provide this information to assist the buyer's evaluation; errors and omissions may occur. Buyer is solely responsible for verifying all specifications, equipment, times, statuses, and conditions prior to closing.
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Listing Source
aircraftforsale.com
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$349,000
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97850, Oregon | Jul 03, 2026 | 1 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 182R
This 1985 Cessna 182R (N985GW) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,334 hours on the airframe. There are currently 21 182R aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $139,950 to $485,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $349,000.
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 4,334 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
AeroGurus estimateCESSNA 182 Continental (late)
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N985GW.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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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.
