Cessna 182P Aircraft in Canada

Canadian-registered aircraft (C- prefix) operate under Transport Canada certification standards similar to FAA but with specific differences in maintenance, equipment, and operations. Canadian aircraft frequently transact cross-border to US buyers; import process requires FAA airworthiness re-certification and possible equipment changes.

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The Cessna 182P is the Continental O-470 era of the Skylane (1972-1976) — the variant buyers choose when they want classic 230-hp 182 capability without the fuel-injection and price premium of the later Lycoming-powered 182S/T. Simpler systems and steam-gauge panels keep it well below a modern Skylane on price, while useful load and a ~140-kt cruise stay close. The buy decision turns on age — most are 50-year-old airframes — so it hinges on O-470 cylinder and exhaust condition, corrosion, and how much avionics modernization you are willing to fund.

Cessna 182P aircraft for sale

3 used Cessna 182P aircraft for sale in Canada · 4-seat · Used median asking $200,000 · updated 2 days ago

Cessna 182P Specifications

Model spec

The Cessna 182P 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).

Performance
Cruise140–156 kt (259–289 km/h)
Max Speed150–174 kt (278–322 km/h)
Range640–915 nm (1,185–1,695 km)
Service Ceiling16,500–20,000 ft (5,029–6,096 m)
Engine & Fuel
EngineCONTINENTAL O-470-R
Horsepower230–235 HP
Fuel Capacity54.0–92.0 gal (204–348 L)
Fuel Burn12.0–14.0 GPH (45–53 L/h)
TBO1,500–2,000 hrs
ICAO TypeC182
Weights & Seats
Seats4
Max Gross Weight2,650–3,110 lbs (1,202–1,411 kg)
Useful Load1,050–1,110 lbs (476–503 kg)
Production1972–1976

Cessna 182P for Sale

Cessna 182P asking prices range from $169,950 to $249,900, with a median of $200,000 (market reference $185,000).

$155,000
For Sale
Total Time 2,802
Reg# C-GCAK Canada
Location Oshawa, ON, Canada
Multiple sources
$155,000
For Sale
Total Time 4,551
Location Breslau, ON, Canada
Multiple sources
$249,900
For Sale
Total Time 7,090
Reg# C-GKYD Canada
Location Richmond, Columbia, Canada
Listed 2mo ago

Cessna 182P 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
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
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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Cessna 182P Price & Cost

How much does a Cessna 182P cost? Used 182P prices: $169K – $249K, average $200K (median $200K); market reference $185K, across 5 priced of 3 active listings.

Cessna 182P Price Guide

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 182P Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (12.0 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$7,440/yr
Annual Fixed (hangar, insurance, annual)$20,000/yr
Variable (per hour)$160/hr
Engine Overhaul (every 1,500 hrs)$32,000
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.

The 182P's Continental O-470 economics are identical to all O-470 Skylanes - around 12 gph, reasonable overhaul cost, and an extensive parts network. As the youngest O-470 Skylane, the 182P typically needs less acquisition-time reconditioning than a 182D or 182M, though this varies by individual history. Fixed gear and no turbocharger keep the maintenance scope minimal. Annual costs are consistent with the broader O-470 Skylane fleet.

Cessna 182P 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.

$808K $554K $300K
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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 182P

Buying a Cessna 182P comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:

What to check before buying

The Cessna 182P Skylane (1972-1976) is the youngest of the classic Continental O-470-powered Skylanes, and commands a corresponding premium over earlier O-470 variants. Powered by the Continental O-470 (230 hp), it delivers approximately 140 knots cruise and 915 nm range in the familiar fixed-gear, four-seat airframe.

The youngest O-470 Skylane. Within the classic O-470 Skylane family, the 182P's advantage is age - the most recently produced version before the 182Q and the later production restart, meaning on average a lower accumulated maintenance backlog. The engine, useful load, and performance are shared across the O-470 family.

182P versus the post-restart Skylane (182S/T). The 182 resumed production in the 1990s with a fuel-injected Lycoming IO-540 (230 hp). Buyers weighing a 182P against a modern 182T are choosing between lower acquisition cost with Continental O-470 simplicity, versus a higher price with fuel injection, modern avionics capability, and a newer airframe. Both deliver the same Skylane performance category; the choice is budget versus newness.

Buy it if you want the most current available classic O-470 Skylane - the youngest pre-restart Skylane before the modern IO-540 variants - and the higher relative price over a 182D or 182M is acceptable for a more recent airframe baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna 182P

What changed in the Cessna 182P compared to later 182T models?
The 182P (1972-1976) uses a carbureted 230-hp Continental O-470; the modern 182T uses a fuel-injected 235-hp Lycoming IO-540 with glass avionics. The P trades fuel injection, glass and a younger airframe for a much lower entry price — see the live price range above.
What should I inspect on a used Cessna 182P?
Check Continental O-470 cylinder health (cracking is common), magnetos, the exhaust system for cracks, and the firewall for hard-landing damage. The O-470 carries a 1,500-hour TBO, so verify remaining time and overhaul history, and inspect closely for corrosion on a 50-year-old airframe.
How fast is the Cessna 182P and how much does it carry?
Cruise is around 140 knots with a strong useful load — typically four adults with baggage, the Skylane's traditional selling point. Verify weight and balance for the specific aircraft and equipment.
Is the Cessna 182P a good first airplane?
It can be, for a pilot with transition training. It is fixed-gear and forgiving like a 172 but with more power and a constant-speed propeller, so checkout and insurance expectations are higher than a trainer yet well below a retractable single or twin.
Cessna 182P vs 182Q or 182R?
Mechanically they are nearly identical carbureted O-470 Skylanes; the difference is model year, total time and condition rather than capability, so buy the best-maintained airframe regardless of the letter.

Cessna 182P Inventory by Country

United States63
Canada3
South Africa3
Australia1
Spain1
Serbia1

Cessna 182P Inventory by State

Texas92
California46
Florida23
Kentucky18
South Carolina18
Idaho16
Washington15
Oregon12
Oklahoma12
Arizona12
Arkansas11
Kansas11

Cessna 182P by Price

Under $100k22
Under $200k212
Under $300k322
Under $500k429

Cessna 182P by Decade

1970s2
1990s1

Recently Sold Cessna 182P

1976 182P$184,900
1975 182P$145,000
1973 182P$219,000
1974 182P$229,900
1975 182P$219,000

Cessna 182P Safety Record

Across all 182P variants, 365 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.

365

Total Events

173

Incidents

35

Serious

76

Fatal

Most Recent Events

Date Location Severity Probable Cause
Nov 03, 2025 San Andreas, CA Serious The pilot’s decision to adjust his seat during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the seat sliding aft and a subsequent…
Jul 28, 2025 Bolivar, MO Incident
Jun 13, 2025 Hyampom, CA Incident The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and a subs…
Jun 08, 2025 Mineral Wells, TX Incident The pilot’s improper fuel tank selection prior to takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel st…
May 03, 2025 Kentwood, LA Serious

NTSB records 1982–2025. Includes all Cessna 182P variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.

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