Cessna 182M Aircraft in California
California's diverse terrain (coastal, high-desert, mountain) makes it a strong test market for high-performance and turbocharged aircraft. Significant GA infrastructure spans LA Basin, SF Bay Area, San Diego and Central Valley. Coastal flying demands attention to corrosion; mountain flying needs hot-and-high training.
1 used Cessna 182M aircraft for sale in California · 4-seat · from $119K · updated 11 hours ago
About the Cessna 182M
The Piper PA-28-161 Warrior III is a four-seat, single-engine trainer aircraft. Powered by a 160-horsepower Lycoming O-320 engine burning approximately 9 gallons per hour, the Warrior features stable handling and a semi-tapered wing ideal for flight training and recreational flying.
Variable hourly costs average around $110, with annual fixed costs near $15,000. The Warrior appeals to flight schools and private pilots seeking a modern, comfortable four-seat trainer.
Cessna 182M Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 182M 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).
1 Cessna 182M For Sale
There are currently 1 used Cessna 182M for sale, ranging from $119,900 to $119,900, with a median asking price of $119,900.
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Cessna 182M Price & Cost
How much does a Cessna 182M cost? Used 182M prices: from $119K, across 1 priced of 1 active listings.
Based on 1 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 182M 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 182M
Every Cessna 182M faces a mandatory 1,500-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 $30,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 1,500-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 182M
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Cessna 182M Inventory by Country
| United States | 391 |
| Canada | 22 |
| United Kingdom | 12 |
| South Africa | 10 |
| Poland | 5 |
| France | 5 |
Cessna 182M Inventory by State
| Texas | 81 |
| California | 44 |
| Florida | 16 |
| South Carolina | 16 |
| Kentucky | 15 |
| Oregon | 12 |
| Idaho | 11 |
| Arkansas | 10 |
| Arizona | 10 |
| Kansas | 9 |
| Washington | 9 |
| Illinois | 8 |
Cessna 182M by Price
| Under $100k | 21 |
| Under $200k | 178 |
| Under $300k | 273 |
| Under $500k | 358 |
Cessna 182M by Decade
| 1960s | 1 |
Cessna 182M Safety Record
Across all 182M variants, 79 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2025. 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 30, 2025 | Kanab, UT | Incident | — |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Inhama, OR | Incident | — |
| Jun 15, 2025 | Willow Creek, MT | Incident | The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fue… |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Los Alamos, NM | Incident | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions. |
| Jan 05, 2023 | Council Bluffs, IA | Incident | The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. |
NTSB records 1982–2025. Includes all Cessna 182M variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.