Cessna 182K Aircraft under $300,000
The Cessna 182K is a mid-1960s Skylane (1966-1967) — a 230-hp carbureted Continental O-470 four-seater. Mechanically it matches the rest of the O-470 Skylane line (~140-kt cruise, four adults, strong useful load), so among 182s of this era the decision is year, total time and condition, not capability. A budget route into proven 230-hp Skylane utility for buyers who accept an older airframe.
10 used Cessna 182K aircraft for sale under $300,000 · 4-seat · Reference price ~$180,000 ($120,000–$300,000) · updated 2026-07-06
Cessna 182K Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 182K 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 182K for Sale
Cessna 182K asking prices range from $114,000 to $269,000, with a median of $144,700 (market reference $180,000).
Cessna 182K 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 |
| 182E | 1962–1962 | 4 | 140 kts (259 km/h) | 915 nm (1,695 km) | 1,110 lbs (503 kg) | $40K – $295K | An early-1960s carburetted Skylane — a capable, affordable four-seat high-wing tourer at the value end of the 182 range. | 6 |
| 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) | $111K – $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) | $126K – $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 182K cost? Used 182K prices: $114K – $269K, average $156K (median $144K); market reference $180K, across 10 priced of 10 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.
The 182K's Continental O-470 has a well-established overhaul cycle and moderate overhaul cost - one of the more economical four-cylinder families to operate. At around 12 gph, fuel costs are moderate for a four-seater. No retractable gear and no turbocharger keep the maintenance scope simple. For a mid-1960s airframe, the main budget variables are engine time and condition at purchase, avionics upgrade cost if the stack is inadequate, and corrosion findings at annual.
Cessna 182K 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 182K
Buying a Cessna 182K comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Cessna 182K Inventory by Country
| United States | 12 |
Cessna 182K 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 182K by Price
| Under $100k | 22 |
| Under $200k | 212 |
| Under $300k | 322 |
| Under $500k | 429 |
Cessna 182K by Decade
| 1960s | 11 |
Other Cessna Aircraft
| Cessna Citation III / VII | 26 |
| Cessna Citation II | 21 |
| Cessna Citation I | 12 |
| Cessna Caravan | 8 |
Cessna 182K Safety Record
Across all 182K variants, 72 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.
72
Total Events
42
Incidents
8
Serious
8
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 08, 2024 | Augusta, MT | Fatal (3) | — |
| Sep 24, 2023 | Trimble River Valley, AK | Incident | The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the left main landing gear (MLG) tire impacti… |
| Aug 30, 2022 | Tooele, UT | Incident | Loss of brake pressure to both sets of brakes during taxi due to failed brake caliper O-ring seals, which resulted in a … |
| May 29, 2021 | Cordova, AK | Minor | An encounter with mountain wave turbulence and windshear that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane and resulted… |
| Mar 18, 2021 | Las Vegas, NV | Incident | A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
NTSB records 1982–2024. Includes all Cessna 182K variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.