1998 Cessna 182S for sale

1998 Cessna 182S

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$289,995
Location Laredo, TX
Total Time 1,505 hrs
Engine SMOH 119 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 18280270
Reg # N182PJ
Engine Continental O-470-L
Cruise 140 kts (259 km/h)
ICAO Type C182
✓ FAA Valid ⚠ 1 NTSB 6 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Avionics and Features: Garmin GNS 530 WAAS GPS. Garmin GTX 335 Transponder with ADS-B Out. KAP140 Autopilot for ease of navigation. KX 195A Radio. KMA26TSO Audio Panel.

Description

Fresh Annual - March 2026 1998 Cessna 182S Skylane - Low TTAF 1505 hrs, only 119 hrs on engine & prop TSMOH! ADS-B In/Out, KAP140 autopilot, FRESH 2024 Overhaul and completed Annual January 2025. This 1998 Cessna 182S Skylane is ready for action, featuring 1505 total airframe hours and a fresh overhaul in 2024 with only 119 hours since engine and prop major overhaul. Its annual was just completed in January 2025, ensuring it's flight-ready. Avionics include: Garmin GNS 530 GPS Garmin 330ES Transponder with ADS-B In and Out KAP140 Autopilot KX 195A Radio KMA26TSO Audio Panel This Skylane is in good overall condition, with airframe covers included. Located in Laredo, Texas, this meticulously maintained aircraft is available for $295,000. Contact Kevin Díez for more information or to schedule a viewing.

Engine

Model: Lycoming IO-540 SER. Time Since Major Overhaul (TSMOH): Only 119 hours, with a comprehensive overhaul completed in 2024. The engine has been meticulously maintained and provides reliable performance for all flight missions. Modifications/Upgrades: The engine and propeller overhaul were completed to ensure peak performance and compliance with maintenance standards. The propeller's condition aligns perfectly with the engine overhaul, offering smooth and efficient power delivery. This low-time engine and propeller combination is primed for reliability and performance, providing peace of mind for the next owner.

Propeller

Propeller: Type: Constant-speed propeller. Total Time Propeller: 1505 hours. Time Since Overhaul (TSMOH): Only 119 hours, matching the engine overhaul in 2024.

Interior

Interior Condition: The interiors are original but in good condition, offering a classic, well-maintained cabin. Upgraded with Super Sound Proofing foam in 2018, significantly enhancing cabin noise reduction for a quieter flight experience. Airframe covers included.

Exterior

Exterior Condition: Fully repainted in December 2014, maintaining a sleek, fresh appearance. Alumigrip White G8003, Flag Blue G5002, Torador Red H7161. Nose repainted in 2022 and wings repainted in 2024 for additional upkeep.

Inspection

Complete Airframe, Engine and Propeller logbooks. (Available Upon Request) Fresh Annual - March 2026

Modifications / STCs

/Upgrades: The engine and propeller overhaul were completed to ensure peak performance and compliance with maintenance standards. The propeller's condition aligns perfectly with the engine overhaul, offering smooth and efficient power delivery. This low-time engine and propeller combination is primed for reliability and performance, providing peace of mind for the next owner. Props Prop Time 119 SMOH Prop Notes Propeller: Type: Constant-speed propeller. Total Time Propeller: 1505 hours. Time Since Overhaul (TSMOH): Only 119 hours, matching the engine overhaul in 2024.

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Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Kevin Diez
controller.com
$289,995
Joshua Neely
controlleremea.co.uk
$295,382 *
GBP £219,248
OmniView
aviationtrader.com.au
$299,020
OmniView
controlleremea.co.uk
$295,377 *
GBP £219,244

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna 182S

This 1998 Cessna 182S (N182PJ) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,505 hours on the airframe. There are currently 20 182S aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $25,000 to $594,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $289,995.

The 182S 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. With 1,505 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 495 hours remaining to engine TBO .

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 1 incident for this airframe. There are 6 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 (STELLAR FLY INC)
Safety record: 1 NTSB incident
Airframe: 1,505 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Check 6 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $188 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 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
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

Registered Owner

STELLAR FLY INC

Registration Address

LAREDO, TX

Certificate Issued

2023-05-31

Airworthiness

1998-07-23

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Laredo, TX

Seller reported 881 more aircraft in TX →

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

1 incident found in NTSB database for N182PJ.
accident none
2014-05-21
Elkton, MD

The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point during a no-flap landing to a wet, down-sloping runway, and the airplane's dynamic hydroplaning after touchdown, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of electrical power due to an alternator failure...

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database, checked Mar 18, 2026

Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 182S

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 6 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.

2007-05-10 2007-04-11

Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes

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2000-02-14 2000-03-17

Cessna Aircraft Company Model 182S Airplanes

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2000-04-01 2000-03-11

Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182S, 206H, and T206H Airplanes

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FR-98-16015 1998-07-08

Cessna Aircraft Company Model 182S Airplanes

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FR-98-1860 1998-02-23

Cessna Aircraft Company Model 182S Airplanes

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FR-98-1297 1998-02-02

Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R and 182S Airplanes

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

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 182S

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

Fuel CRACKED
2020-01-11

SEVERAL MONTHS AGO I HAD A STRONG SMELL OF GAS IN THE CABIN, IT WAS TRACED DOWN TO A CRACKED "RUBBER" HOSE BETWEEN THE WING TANK AND THE TUBE DOWN TO THE ENGINE. AT THE TIME I ASKED THE MECHANIC IF IT SHOULD BE REPORTED AND THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PLAN...

Power Plant DAMAGED
2018-07-10

AIR FILTER HOUSING PN 07506212 DAMAGED AT THE OUTLET. SUSPECT DAMAGE WAS CAUSED BY OVER TIGHTENING OF THE CLAMP THAT SECURES THE RUBBER COUPLING TO THE DUCT. METAL TAPE WAS WRAPPED AROUND THE OUTLET PORTION OF THE HOUSING IN AN ATTEMPT TO REPAIR TH...

Reciprocating Engine FAILED
2017-06-12

AFTER REMOVAL OF THE CYLINDER, FOUND THAT THE CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS FROM THE NR 6 CYLINDER WERE CRUSHED AND PARTS OF THEM MISSING, LATER FOUND THE REMAINING PIECES OF BEARING MATERIAL AND PIECES OF THE CONNECTING ROD END CAP, NUTS AND BOLTS IN THE...

Fuselage CRACKED
2015-07-16

SUPPORTS FOR THE ACFT BATTERY ARE CRACKED AT 3 OF THE 4 CORNERS. IT APPEARS THAT THE STRESS OF THE BATTERY HOLD DOWN HARDWARE, WEIGHT OF THE BATTERY AND THE ACFT OPERATIONAL LOADS MAY HAVE CAUSED THE CRACKS. RECOMMEND THICKER MATERIAL FOR THE SUPPO...

Fuselage BROKEN
2014-10-02

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND NOSE GEAR LOWER ATTACHMENT CAST FITTING TO AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE HAD TWO HORIZONTAL ATTACHMENT EARS CRACKED. AFTER REMOVING THE BOLT FROM EACH FITTING EAR, THE EARS CAME OFF, THE EARS APPEAR TO HAVE SNAPPED OFF FROMT THE ...

Electrical Power BACKED OUT
2014-02-24

DURING 50 HOUR INSPECTION. ATTEMPTED TO CONNECT EXTERNAL POWER AND FOUND TOP SMALL CONTROL PIN, LAYING IN BOTTOM OF RECEPTACLE. ATTACHING NUT WAS FOUND IN THE BOTTOM OF THE RELAY BOX. WIRE WAS FLOATING LOOSE IN BOX. APPARENTLY, NUT BACKED OFF DU...

Reciprocating Engine OUT OF TOLERANCE
2013-12-05

DURING PERFORMANCE OF SB 388C, FOUND NR 2 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE TO GUIDE CLEARANCE MEASURED .032". EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CLEARANCE OF .030". NR 2 CYLINDER OVERHAULED 502.1 HOURS AGO. MAINTENANCE INSTALLED A NEW, EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE DURIN...

Fuel FAILED
2013-08-09

ACFT HAD PREVIOUS FORCED LANDING RESULTING IN PROP STRIKE CAUSED BY FUEL STARVATION. HAVE BEEN TROUBLESHOOTING A FUEL FEEDING ISSUE SINCE THE ACFT ARRIVED. THE ACFT FEEDS RANDOMLY FROM EITHER TANK WHEN BOTH SELECTED. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING AT ANNU...

Flight Controls MALFUNCTIONED
2013-07-26

(CAN) TRIM INDICATOR PIN CAN BE DISLODGED FROM ITS FULL RT POSITION BY OVERTURNING TRIM WHEEL. RESULTANT INDICATION ERROR WHEN RETURNED TO NEUTRAL, EVIDENT BY POSITION OF RUDDER PEDALS AND CONTROL SURFACE.

Reciprocating Engine SEIZED
2012-03-05

(CAN) AFTER LEVELING OFF AT 4000` ENGINE WAS RUNNING FINE FOR ABOUT A MINUTE. SUDDENLY THERE WAS A SMALL VIBRATION THAT LASTED ABOUT 30 SECONDS THEN IT TURNED INTO A LARGE VIBRATION THAT GOT WORSE. PILOT REQUESTED IMMEDIATE LANDING AND REDUCED POWE...

Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.

Price History

4 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com, controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au

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