Cessna 182S
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Avionics: Garmin Flight Stream 210 Garmin GI275 Electronic PFD with SVT Garmin GI275 Electronic HSI Garmin GTN750 Touchscreen IFR GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GTN650 Touchscreen IFR GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GFC500 Digital Autopilot Garmin GTX345 ADS-B In Out Transponder Garmin GMA350C Audio Panel with Bluetooth Garmin GI106A VOR/LOC/GS Indicator EDM JPI830 Digital Engine Monitor MidContinent CHRONOS Digital Clock/Timer/USB Charger Additional Features: Rosen Sun Visors USB Charging Ports Bose LEMO Plugs
All Seats Electric Pitch Trim Rudder Trim Alternate Static Source Heated Pitot Wheel/Wing Strut Fairings Refueling Steps and Handles Cigarette Lighter Outlet LED Landing Taxi Lights LED Wingtip Strobes NAV Lights LED Flashing Beacon RH Hinged Window Pilot/Co-pilot Vertically Adjustable Seats 4 Headrests Control Wheel Map Light Overhead Reading Lamps/Air External Power Receptacle Courtesy Lights
Description
This exceptionally well-equipped aircraft features 2,017 airframe hours since new, a freshly overhauled Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5 engine by Triad Aviation with zero hours SMOH, and a 625-hour SNEW 2-blade MT propeller. The Garmin avionics suite is second to none, highlighted by dual GTN touchscreen navigators, GI275 electronic flight instruments, GFC500 digital autopilot, GTX345 ADS-B In/Out, and Bluetooth-enabled GMA350C audio panel. Additional upgrades include Bose LEMO plugs at every seat, LED exterior lighting, heated pitot, electric pitch trim, Rosen sun visors, and a comfortable gray leather interior rated 7/10. Always hangared with complete consecutive logs, no damage history, and a useful load of 1,172 lbs., this aircraft is located in Lexington at KLEX and is ready for its next owner.
Engine
Engine Hours: -0- Hours SMOH by Triad Aviation Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5 Prop Hours: 625 Hours SNEW 2-Blade MT Prop Painted Spinner
Propeller
Airframe Hours: 2017 Hours SNEW
Interior
7 out of 10 Gray Leather Interior
Exterior
7 out of 10
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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AirMart - Tate Preece
trade-a-plane.com
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$389,900
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Lexington (), KY | May 28, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 182S
This Cessna 182S (N357KF) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,017 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 $389,900.
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 2,017 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.
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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 N357KF.
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.