1997 Cessna 182 Skylane 182S for sale

1997 Cessna 182 Skylane 182S

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$290,000
Location Kentucky
Seats 4
Reg # N255AT
Engine CONTINENTAL O-470-R
Cruise 140 kts (259 km/h)
ICAO Type C182
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

No Damage History

Complete Logbooks

Always Hangered

Located Louisville, KY "KLOU"

1168 lbs Useful Load

Annual Inspection Due 7/2027

IFR Inspection Due 7/2028 Garmin GNX 375 WAAS Touchscreen GPS

Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder

KAP 140 Autopilot Featuring:

Altitude PreSelect

Altitude Hold

GPS Tracking

Heading Bug Tracking

Glideslope Intercept

JPI EDM 700 Digital Engine Monitor

Dual Bendix/King KX-155A Digital Nav/Comms

Bendix/King KR-87 ADF Additional Equipment

STC Vortex Generators VG's

High Intensity Landing Light

ADS-B In/Out Weather & Traffic

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

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$290,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna 182 Skylane 182S

This 1997 Cessna 182 Skylane 182S (N255AT) is a 4-seat single engine piston . This aircraft is listed at the market average at $290,000.

The 182 Skylane 182S cruises at 140 kts (259 km/h) with a range of 640 nm (1,185 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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $78/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 182 Skylane 182S — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
140 kts (259 km/h)
Max Speed
165 kts (306 km/h)
Range
640 nm (1,185 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
1,700 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 1,700 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 N255AT.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Kentucky

Seller reported

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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N255AT against the NTSB accident database.

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