Cessna 182D Aircraft (Skylane)
4 used Cessna 182D aircraft for sale · 4-seat · $99K – $269K · updated 4 hours ago
About the Cessna 182D
The Cessna 182 Skylane is the natural step-up from the 172 Skyhawk — same forgiving high-wing design, but with a Lycoming O-540-AB1A5 engine producing 230 HP that transforms capability. In production since 1956 with over 23,000 delivered, the 182 carries four adults, full fuel, and baggage without the weight-and-balance compromises that plague the 172. Cruise speed jumps to 140 KTAS on 12-14 GPH, and the useful load exceeds 1,000 lbs in most configurations.
Key variants span seven decades. The early 182A-P (1956-1986) are straight-tail and swept-tail models with Continental O-470-R/S engines (230 HP). The 182Q/R (1977-1986) improved the panel and systems. Production resumed in 1997 with the 182S (Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5), and the 182T (2001+) brought the Garmin G1000 glass cockpit. The T182T Turbo Skylane adds a Lycoming TIO-540-AK1A (235 HP turbocharged) for high-altitude cruise at 156 KTAS and FL200 capability. The 182 Skylane is also popular on floats — its 230 HP provides adequate performance for amphibious operations.
Buying advice. On Continental-powered models (pre-1997), check for cylinder cracking and case through-bolt corrosion — the O-470 is a reliable engine but requires diligent maintenance. On Lycoming-powered models, verify compliance with Lycoming SB 632 (valve train inspection). Common airframe items: nose gear shimmy damper, cowl flap cables, and exhaust system cracks. The landing gear on fixed-gear 182s is robust but the retractable 182RG requires careful pre-buy of gear actuator and squat switch systems.
Market pricing. 1970s 182P/Q with mid-time engine: $60,000-$100,000. 1990s-2000s 182S: $150,000-$250,000. 182T with G1000: $250,000-$400,000. T182T Turbo: $280,000-$430,000. The Cessna 182 for sale market is deep and liquid — it is the most popular four-seat step-up aircraft in general aviation. Cessna 182 operating costs run approximately $150-$180/hr including fuel, maintenance reserves, and insurance.
Cessna 182D Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 182D is a 4-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 140 kt (259 km/h), a range of 915 nm (1,695 km), and a useful load of 1,110 lbs (503 kg).
4 Cessna 182D For Sale
There are currently 4 used Cessna 182D for sale, ranging from $99,950 to $269,000, with a median asking price of $147,000.
Compare Cessna 182D
See how the Cessna 182D stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
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How much does a Cessna 182D cost? Used 182D prices: $99K – $269K, average $165K (median $147K), across 4 priced of 4 active listings.
Based on 3 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 182D 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 $294,900 (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 182D
Every Cessna 182D faces a mandatory 2,000-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 2,000-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.
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Cessna 182D Inventory by Country
| United States | 377 |
| Canada | 22 |
| United Kingdom | 12 |
| South Africa | 9 |
| France | 5 |
| Poland | 4 |
Cessna 182D Inventory by State
| Texas | 77 |
| California | 42 |
| South Carolina | 16 |
| Kentucky | 15 |
| Florida | 15 |
| Idaho | 11 |
| Oregon | 11 |
| Arkansas | 10 |
| Arizona | 10 |
| Washington | 9 |
| Illinois | 8 |
| Kansas | 8 |
Cessna 182D by Price
| Under $100k | 18 |
| Under $200k | 173 |
| Under $300k | 266 |
| Under $500k | 348 |
Cessna 182D by Decade
| 1960s | 4 |
Cessna 182D Safety Record
Across all 182D variants, 60 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2024. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2024 | Coopersville, MI | Incident | The loss of airplane control while landing. |
| May 01, 2023 | Batesville, MS | Incident | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing with a left gusting crosswind. Contributing to the accide… |
| Jul 06, 2022 | McGrath, AK | Incident | A nose landing gear collapse during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Mar 02, 2022 | Desert Camp, CA | Incident | The airplane’s loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| May 18, 2018 | Crescent Mills, CA | Incident | A total loss of engine power due to the development of carburetor icing. |
NTSB records 1982–2024. Includes all Cessna 182D variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.