1985 Cessna 182R for sale

1985 Cessna 182R

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$139,950Great Deal
Location CA
Total Time 7,237 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 18268453
Reg # N9844E
Engine Reciprocating
Cruise 140 kts (259 km/h)
ICAO Type C82R
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB 2 ADs ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Garmin GNS 400W GPS PMA 7000M-S Audio Panel/Intercom/Marker King KX 155A NAV/COM with King KI 209 VOR/LOC/G.S. King KX 155A NAV/COM with King KI 208 VOR/LOC King KN 64 DME King KR 87 ADF King KT76C Transponder Cessna 300A Auto Pilot Coupled to GPS

Description

Maintenance Condition: Complete Logs: Yes 90 Gallon Fuel Useful Load 1222.8 Lbs. VFR Cert. June 2024 Annual Inspection July 2024

Exterior: All Over White with Red and Blue Trim

Interior: New Complete Grayish Blue Leather Installed in 2019

Including: LED Landing and Taxi Lights Precise Flight Pulselite Landing and Taxi Lights Wing Tip Strobe Lights BAS Shoulder Harness Rosen Sun Visors Quartz Chronometer Aux Power Outlet Steps and Handels Refueling Pilot and Co Pilot Windows Hing Open

Interior

New Complete Grayish Blue Leather Installed in 2019

Exterior

All Over White with Red and Blue Trim

Inspection

Complete Logs: Yes 90 Gallon Fuel Useful Load 1222.8 Lbs. VFR Cert. June 2024 Annual Inspection July 2024

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

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$139,950

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About This Cessna 182R

This 1985 Cessna 182R (N9844E) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 7,237 hours on the airframe. 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 $139,950.

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. With 7,237 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

FAA registration status: Valid. 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (KCSI AERIAL PATROL INC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 7,237 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Check 2 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $180 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 182R — 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
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 182R

Fuel Burn
12.0 GPH
~$78/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 182R. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

KCSI AERIAL PATROL INC

Registration Address

BAKERSFIELD, CA

Certificate Issued

2025-06-20

Airworthiness

1984-12-11

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

CA

Seller reported 744 more aircraft in CA →

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N9844E.

Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 182R

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.

2009-04-05 2009-03-27

Cessna Aircraft Company Models 182Q and 182R Airplanes

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2007-09-01 2007-04-25

Cessna Aircraft Company Models 182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M, 182N, 182P, 182Q, and 182R Airplanes

View full AD →

Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 182R

SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.

Reciprocating Engine DISTRESSED
2021-12-07

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.

Auto Flight NONE
2021-12-07

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...

Electrical Power ARCED
2021-09-08

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...

Reciprocating Engine CHIPPED
2018-09-05

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...

Reciprocating Engine SEPARATED
2017-12-19

ENGINE VIBRATION. DISCOVERED NR 3 CYLINDER LOW PRESSURE, AT 20 PSI DURING TEST. FOUND THE CYLINDER HEAD AND BARREL SEPARATING AFTER REMOVAL.

Reciprocating Engine CRACKED
2017-08-07

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 ...

Air Conditioning FAILED
2016-04-15

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.

Reciprocating Engine LEAKING
2015-10-12

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...

Reciprocating Engine SEPARATED
2011-09-14

CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATION.

Propellers FRAYED
2009-05-05

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.

Price History

2 price events · sources: aso, aso.com

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$249,000
Range: $215,000 — $275,000
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
-44%
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