1998 Cessna 182S
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics Master Switch: Garmin G500 TXi PFD with EIS and Synthetic Vision 3 Garmin GI275s Garmin GTN750Xi Garmin FlightStream 510 Garmin GFC500 Autopilot Garmin GTX345R Transponder ADSB In and Out Garmin GNC215 Nav/Com Garmin GMA345 Audio Panel Garmin AOA System Garmin Smart Glide Garmin GDL69A XM Receiver 2 Garmin GSB15 Charging Hubs 2 Bose Headset Jacks Davtron M803 Digital Clock Go Around Button 4 Place Intercom Artex Model 345 ELT Remote ELT Switch Yoke Mounted
Dual PTTs Electric Trim AP DisconnectIDENT 4 Place Shoulder Harnesses Dual Toe Brakes Dual Translucent Sun Visors 6 Place Air Vents Heat/Defrost Cowel Flaps Wilco LED Light Kit Whelen LED Landing Lights Precise Flight Pulselight System Knots2U Wingtips with Integrated Lights
Description
AirplanesUSA is proud to present this pristine Cessna 182S to the market. With a magnificent avionics package and 92 gallon fuel capacity she is an absolute cross country machine. She has been meticulously maintained with no screw left unturned. No damage history, complete and original logs, always hangered in the Midwest. The beautiful paint and interior will turn heads when she rolls on to the ramp. This aircraft needs nothing besides a new home. Call today! All Trades Considered Dual Instruction, Export and Worldwide Delivery Available Call Matt McCormack at AirplanesUSA!
Engine
Engine: Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5 230hp SN: L-26373-48A New 1998 Total Time: 1,150 Latest Compressions: 75, 78, 76, 68, 75, 75 /80 Crankshaft Replaced in January 2013 in compliance with AD12-19-01 New Champion Slick Mag and Power Up Slick Mag Installed at 1,084 hours, next 500 Mag Inspection is due at 1,584 Hours Right Exhaust Pipe replaced with new January 2026 New Fuel Pump January 2026 Prop: McCauley B3D36c431-B/80V5A-1 3 Blade SN: 9807505 Blade SNs: SA106, RJ161, RJ223 Dynamically Balanced in November 2024 Total Time: 1,150
Propeller
SN: 18280240 Total Time: 1,150 No Damage History Complete and Original Logs Last Annual: January 2026 Last Pitot-Static/Transponder: January 2026 All fuel supply coupling hoses replaced with new January 2026 New Gill Battery: January 2026 Fuel Capacity: 92 Gallons / 88 Useable Useful Load: 1,165 lbs
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
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$594,900
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Aurora, IL | May 12, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Matt McCormack
avpay.aero
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$494,900
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— | May 30, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 182S
This 1998 Cessna 182S (N846LC) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,150 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 above the market average at $594,900.
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 1,150 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 850 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. 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.
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Cessna 182S — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N846LC.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 182S
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 6 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 182S
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
(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.
(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.
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