Cessna 182E Aircraft under $300,000
The Cessna 182E is an early-1960s Skylane (1962) — a 230-hp carbureted Continental O-470 four-seater from the first swept-tail, wrap-around-window era of the line. It flies and loads like the rest of the O-470 Skylanes (~140-kt cruise, four adults with baggage), so the appeal is a low-cost entry into proven 230-hp utility; the trade-off is a 60-year-old airframe where corrosion, O-470 cylinder health and panel age drive the real cost.
6 used Cessna 182E aircraft for sale under $300,000 · 4-seat · Reference price ~$180,000 ($110,000–$300,000) · updated 20 hours ago
Cessna 182E Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 182E is a 4-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 140–156 kt (259–289 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).
Cessna 182E for Sale
Cessna 182E asking prices range from $156,000 to $295,000, with a median of $174,950 (market reference $180,000).
Cessna 182E Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182 | 1956–now | 4 | 140 kts (259 km/h) | 640 nm (1,185 km) | 1,110 lbs (503 kg) | — | Choose the fixed-gear 182 for the simplest, most affordable and best-supported Skylane — the definitive four-seat travelling single. Choose the R182 Skylane RG for retractable-gear speed at the cost of added gear maintenance. Choose the T182 / TR182 if you regularly fly high or out of high-elevation airports and need turbocharged performance. | 2 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 1969–1971 | 4 | 140 kts (259 km/h) | 915 nm (1,695 km) | 1,110 lbs (503 kg) | — | A late-1960s carburetted Skylane — a capable, affordable four-seat high-wing tourer at the value end of the 182 range. | 1 |
| 182P | 1972–1976 | 4 | 140 kts (259 km/h) | 915 nm (1,695 km) | 1,110 lbs (503 kg) | $169K – $249K | Buy the 182P if you want a classic, carbureted 1970s Skylane at the lowest entry into 230-hp four-seat utility. Consider a fuel-injected 182S or 182T instead if you want glass avionics, easier hot-starts and a lower-age airframe — and will pay modern-Skylane money. | 5 |
| FR182 | 1978–1988 | 4 | 145 kts (269 km/h) | 850 nm (1,574 km) | 1,100 lbs (499 kg) | — | Choose the FR182 Reims Skylane RG for retractable-gear Skylane speed, accepting European-origin parts and documentation. | 1 |
| R182 | 1978–1986 | 4 | 156 kts (289 km/h) | 915 nm (1,695 km) | 1,110 lbs (503 kg) | $110K – $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. | 24 |
| T182 | 1978–2004 | 4 | 152 kts (282 km/h) | 885 nm (1,639 km) | 1,050 lbs (476 kg) | $147K – $530K | A turbocharged Skylane — a four-seat high-wing tourer with high-altitude performance for a buyer who wants turbo capability. | 13 |
| 182Q | 1978–1982 | 4 | 140 kts (259 km/h) | 915 nm (1,695 km) | 1,110 lbs (503 kg) | — | A late-1970s carburetted Skylane — a popular, well-supported four-seat high-wing tourer at the more affordable end of the 182 range. | 3 |
| TR182 | 1979–1986 | 4 | 155 kts (287 km/h) | 915 nm (1,695 km) | 1,110 lbs (503 kg) | $125K – $259K | The retractable-gear turbo Skylane — a fast, high-altitude four-seat high-wing single for capable cross-country travel. | 20 |
| 182R | 1982–1986 | 4 | 140 kts (259 km/h) | 915 nm (1,695 km) | 1,110 lbs (503 kg) | — | An early-1980s carburetted Skylane — a capable four-seat high-wing tourer and one of the last of the original 182 production run. | 1 |
| 182S | 1997–2000 | 4 | 140 kts (259 km/h) | 915 nm (1,695 km) | 1,100 lbs (499 kg) | — | Choose the 182S for a modern, fuel-injected restart Skylane at lower acquisition cost than the newer 182T. | 2 |
| 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. | 37 |
| 182T | 2001–now | 4 | 145 kts (269 km/h) | 885 nm (1,639 km) | 1,050 lbs (476 kg) | $125K – $469K | 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. | 5 |
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How much does a Cessna 182E cost? Used 182E prices: $156K – $295K, average $208K (median $174K); market reference $180K, across 5 priced of 6 active 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.
O-470 operating economics: approximately 12 gph, moderate overhaul cost, strong parts support. Annual inspection costs are standard. Age-related reconditioning at acquisition is the 182E's primary budget variable - budget it up front rather than as an ongoing cost. After reconditioning, ongoing costs are indistinguishable from later O-470 Skylanes.
Cessna 182E 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 $299,900 (1998 models) · highest around $807,500 (2025). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Cessna 182E
Buying a Cessna 182E comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Cessna 182E Inventory by Country
| United States | 6 |
Cessna 182E Inventory by State
| Texas | 92 |
| California | 46 |
| Florida | 23 |
| Kentucky | 18 |
| South Carolina | 18 |
| Idaho | 16 |
| Washington | 15 |
| Oregon | 12 |
| Oklahoma | 12 |
| Arizona | 12 |
| Arkansas | 11 |
| Kansas | 11 |
Cessna 182E by Price
| Under $100k | 22 |
| Under $200k | 213 |
| Under $300k | 324 |
| Under $500k | 432 |
Cessna 182E by Decade
| 1960s | 5 |
Other Cessna Aircraft
| Cessna Citation III / VII | 26 |
| Cessna Citation II | 21 |
| Cessna Citation I | 11 |
| Cessna Caravan | 8 |
Cessna 182E Safety Record
Across all 182E variants, 74 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.
74
Total Events
41
Incidents
5
Serious
16
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 06, 2024 | Priest River, ID | Incident | The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and his inability to stop the landing roll on a wet gras runway, … |
| Jul 31, 2022 | Joliet, IL | Incident | The pilot’s inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| Sep 27, 2021 | Warren, ID | Serious | The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering in a valley of mountainous terrain. |
| Sep 26, 2021 | Troup, TX | Minor | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a variable gusting wind and his decision not to … |
| Jul 31, 2021 | Eugene, OR | Incident | Loss of directional control due to damage to the nosewheel strut that was sustained during a previous landing. |
NTSB records 1982–2024. Includes all Cessna 182E variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.