Cessna 182M Aircraft in Washington
Washington State has the Pacific Northwest's GA hub at Boeing Field (Seattle), Renton and Paine Field. Boeing's home market means significant aviation infrastructure including overhaul shops and specialty service centres. Flying terrain ranges from coastal to high-desert (Yakima/Tri-Cities) to mountain (Cascades).
The Cessna 182M is the 1969 Skylane — a carbureted Continental O-470 four-seater from the late-1960s run, mechanically a sibling of the 182P/Q/R that followed. It flies and loads like the rest of the O-470 Skylane line (~140-kt cruise, four adults with baggage), so over a newer letter the case for an M is price and a well-kept early example rather than any capability gain. A sensible entry point into proven 230-hp Skylane utility for buyers who do not need fuel injection, glass, or the highest total time.
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Cessna 182M Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 182M 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 182M for Sale
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Cessna 182M 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Compare Cessna 182M
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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 182M's operating costs are identical to all other O-470 Skylanes: around 12 gph, standard annual inspection scope, and moderate O-470 overhaul cost. No turbocharger or retractable gear. The main age-specific budget item is one-time reconditioning at purchase if not recently done - fuel system, hoses, cables, and corrosion inspection. After that, ongoing ownership costs are indistinguishable from a newer Skylane.
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 $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 182M
Buying a Cessna 182M comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Cessna 182M Inventory by Country
| United States | 6 |
| Sweden | 1 |
Cessna 182M 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 182M by Price
| Under $100k | 22 |
| Under $200k | 212 |
| Under $300k | 322 |
| Under $500k | 429 |
Other Cessna Aircraft
| Cessna Citation III / VII | 26 |
| Cessna Citation II | 21 |
| Cessna Citation I | 12 |
| Cessna Caravan | 8 |
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.
79
Total Events
49
Incidents
6
Serious
14
Fatal
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.