Cessna 182 Aircraft in Illinois
Illinois has a strong GA market centred on Chicago (DuPage, Waukegan, Aurora) and downstate (Champaign, Bloomington). The Midwest aviation industry includes major MRO and refurbishment shops. Flat terrain makes Illinois ideal for training and cross-country flying.
9 used Cessna 182 aircraft for sale in Illinois · 4-seat · $14K – $594K · updated 1 hour ago
About the Cessna 182
The Cessna 182 Skylane is the four-seat, high-wing step-up from the 172 — a 230 hp single with a constant-speed propeller, greater useful load and a cruise around 140 knots. One of the most popular cross-country and backcountry singles ever built, it comes in the fixed-gear 182 letter series, the turbocharged T182 (~145 kt at altitude), and the retractable R182 Skylane RG (~155-165 kt).
Cessna 182 Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 182 is a 4-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 140–152 kt (259–282 km/h), a range of 640–915 nm (1,185–1,695 km), and a useful load of 1,050–1,110 lbs (476–503 kg).
9 Cessna 182 For Sale
There are currently 9 used Cessna 182 for sale, ranging from $14,500 to $594,900, with a median asking price of $245,000.
Cessna 182 Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182 T | 2001–now | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
| 182D | 1962–1963 | 4 | 140 kts (259 km/h) | 915 nm (1,695 km) | 1,110 lbs (503 kg) | $99K – $269K | An early-1960s carburetted Skylane — a capable, affordable four-seat high-wing tourer at the value end of the 182 range. | 6 |
| 182E | 1965–1966 | 4 | 140 kts (259 km/h) | 915 nm (1,695 km) | 1,110 lbs (503 kg) | $40K – $300K | An early-1960s carburetted Skylane — a capable, affordable four-seat high-wing tourer at the value end of the 182 range. | 6 |
| 182K | 1966–1967 | 4 | 140 kts (259 km/h) | 915 nm (1,695 km) | 1,110 lbs (503 kg) | $23K – $269K | A 1960s carburetted Skylane — a capable, well-supported four-seat high-wing tourer at the affordable end of the 182 range. | 12 |
| 182M | — | 4 | 140 kts (259 km/h) | 915 nm (1,695 km) | 1,110 lbs (503 kg) | $99K – $169K | A late-1960s carburetted Skylane — a capable, affordable four-seat high-wing tourer at the value end of the 182 range. | 5 |
| 182P | 1972–1976 | 4 | 140 kts (259 km/h) | 915 nm (1,695 km) | 1,110 lbs (503 kg) | $14K – $580K | A 1970s carburetted Skylane — a solid-value four-seat high-wing tourer for a buyer who wants a classic 182 rather than a glass-panel model. | 70 |
| 182P Skylane | 1972–1976 | 4 | 140 kts (259 km/h) | 705 nm (1,306 km) | — | from $217K | — | 1 |
| 182Q | 1978–1982 | 4 | 140 kts (259 km/h) | 915 nm (1,695 km) | 1,110 lbs (503 kg) | $26K – $600K | A late-1970s carburetted Skylane — a popular, well-supported four-seat high-wing tourer at the more affordable end of the 182 range. | 45 |
| 182Q Skylane | 1977–1980 | — | 143 kts (265 km/h) | 807 nm (1,495 km) | — | from $224K | — | 1 |
| 182R | 1982–1986 | 4 | 140 kts (259 km/h) | 915 nm (1,695 km) | 1,110 lbs (503 kg) | $139K – $485K | An early-1980s carburetted Skylane — a capable four-seat high-wing tourer and one of the last of the original 182 production run. | 17 |
| 182T | 2001–now | 4 | 152 kts (282 km/h) | 885 nm (1,639 km) | 1,050 lbs (476 kg) | $50K – $870K | The newest, glass-panel Skylane — for a buyer who wants a current-production four-seat high-wing tourer rather than a vintage letter-series 182. | 99 |
| 182T Skylane | 2001–now | 4 | 145 kts (269 km/h) | 813 nm (1,506 km) | 1,060 lbs (481 kg) | $339K – $469K | — | 3 |
| FR182 | — | — | — | — | — | from $186K | — | 1 |
| R182 | 1978–1986 | 4 | 140 kts (259 km/h) | 915 nm (1,695 km) | 1,110 lbs (503 kg) | $115K – $244K | The retractable-gear Skylane — a faster four-seat high-wing tourer for a buyer who wants more cruise speed than the fixed-gear 182. | 11 |
| T182 | 1978–2004 | 4 | 152 kts (282 km/h) | 885 nm (1,639 km) | 1,050 lbs (476 kg) | $159K – $529K | A turbocharged Skylane — a four-seat high-wing tourer with high-altitude performance for a buyer who wants turbo capability. | 12 |
| T182T | 2001–now | 4 | 152 kts (282 km/h) | 885 nm (1,639 km) | 1,050 lbs (476 kg) | $265K – $875K | The current-production turbocharged Skylane — for a buyer who wants a new four-seat high-wing tourer with high-altitude performance and a glass panel. | 28 |
| TR182 | 1986–1996 | 4 | 140 kts (259 km/h) | 915 nm (1,695 km) | 1,110 lbs (503 kg) | $125K – $249K | The retractable-gear turbo Skylane — a fast, high-altitude four-seat high-wing single for capable cross-country travel. | 10 |
Compare Cessna 182
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How much does a Cessna 182 cost? Used 182 prices: $14K – $594K, average $275K (median $245K), across 9 priced of 9 active listings.
Based on 184 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Cessna 182 Value by Model Year
Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.
Lowest around $293,496 (1998 models) · highest around $822,500 (2025). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Cessna 182
Every Cessna 182 faces a mandatory 1,700-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $32,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 1,700-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna 182
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Cessna 182 Inventory by Country
| United States | 391 |
| Canada | 23 |
| United Kingdom | 13 |
| South Africa | 11 |
| Poland | 5 |
| France | 5 |
Cessna 182 Inventory by State
| Texas | 73 |
| California | 44 |
| Florida | 18 |
| Kentucky | 17 |
| South Carolina | 14 |
| Idaho | 14 |
| Washington | 11 |
| Oregon | 11 |
| Arizona | 10 |
| Arkansas | 9 |
| Illinois | 9 |
| Kansas | 9 |
Cessna 182 by Price
| Under $100k | 18 |
| Under $200k | 184 |
| Under $300k | 281 |
| Under $500k | 369 |
Cessna 182 Safety Record
Across all 182 variants, 2779 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2026. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | Golden, MO | Incident | — |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Quail Heights, FL | Incident | — |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Carumba, OF | Minor | — |
| Nov 03, 2025 | San Andreas, CA | Serious | The pilot’s decision to adjust his seat during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the seat sliding aft and a subsequent… |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Lakeview, AR | Minor | — |
NTSB records 1982–2026. Includes all Cessna 182 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.