1999 Cessna 182S for sale

1999 Cessna 182S

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$379,000
Location Manassas, VA
Total Time 3,172 hrs
Engine SMOH 522 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 18280533
Reg # N7274Q
Engine Continental O-470-L
Cruise 140 kts (259 km/h)
ICAO Type C182
✓ Clean NTSB 6 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH

AUDIO PANEL Garmin GMA 340 AUTOPILOT BendixKing KAP-140 CDI Garmin GI 275 COMM/NAV/GPS #1 Garmin GNS 530W COMM/NAV/GPS #2 Garmin GNS 430W EFIS Dual Garmin G5s (One G5 ADI One G5 HSI) ELT Pointer 8000-1 ELT EIS Insight G4 TRANSPONDER Garmin GTX 345 (ADS-B In and Out) STORMSCOPE Goodrich Avionics WX900

Description

Reasons to buy this well-equipped and turn-key 1999 Cessna 182S: • Only 522 Hours Since Overhaul on Engine and Propeller • Upgraded Panel: Dual G5s, GI-275 CDI, GTX 345 (ADS-B In and Out), and Insight G4 Engine Monitor • Pilot and Co-Pilot Seats Refurbished in 2026 • Strong 2025 Compressions: 81 / 80 / 78 / 80 / 79 / 79 • Additional Upgrades: LED Wingtip Lights, Flap Gap Seals, Nose Gear Strut Cover, Airwolf Air Oil Separator Asking $379,000.

Engine

Engine: LYCOMING IO-540-AB1A5 SMOH: 522 TBO: 20000 Overhauled by Valley Aircraft Engines in 2019 Propeller: McCauley 3-Blade SMOH: 522 Overhauled by Sensenich Propeller Service in 2019

Propeller

Annual Inspection completed August 2025 by Sherpa Air (KGGE). August 2025 Compressions: 81 / 80 / 78 / 80 / 79 / 79. Gross Weight: 3100 lbs. Empty weight: 1961.64 lbs. Useful load: 1138.36 lbs.

Interior

4 passenger interior. Pilot and Co-Pilot Seats Refurbished in 2026. Seats finished in gray leather. Gray vinyl trim with fabric inserts and gray carpet.

Exterior

Overall white with red and black stripes.

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About This Cessna 182S

This 1999 Cessna 182S (N7274Q) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,172 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 $379,000.

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 3,172 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,172 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

FAA registration data pending for N7274Q.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Manassas, VA

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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

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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.

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.

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