Cessna 182T Aircraft under $100,000
Under $100k for a piston single is the value-entry price band — typically older airframes (1960s-80s), mid-life or run-out engines, original or basic avionics with retrofit ADS-B Out compliance. These are entry-budget trainers and touring singles. Budget realistically for engine work, ADS-B Out compliance if not yet installed, panel upgrades and corrosion-area inspection.
The Cessna 182T is the modern, fuel-injected Skylane — the post-1996 restart of the line, built with a Lycoming IO-540 and later G1000 glass, for buyers who want a current-generation 182 rather than a 40-year-old carbureted letter-model. It keeps the classic Skylane mission (four adults with baggage, ~145-kt cruise, strong useful load) while adding fuel injection's easier hot-starts and no carburetor-ice management. The trade-off against an older 182P/Q/R is price — a T commands modern-airplane money — so the decision is how much you value injection, glass, and a lower-age airframe over the cheapest route into 230-hp Skylane utility.
3 used Cessna 182T aircraft for sale under $100,000 · 4-seat · $126,136–$469,900 · market reference $525,000 · updated yesterday
Cessna 182T Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 182T 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 182T for Sale
Cessna 182T asking prices range from $126,136 to $469,900, with a median of $340,000 (market reference $525,000).
Cessna 182T 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 |
| 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 |
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How much does a Cessna 182T cost? Used 182T prices: $126K – $469K, average $340K (median $340K); market reference $525K, across 5 priced of 3 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 182T's IO-540 burns approximately 12-13 gph at cruise - modestly more than the classic O-470's 12 gph. Lycoming IO-540 overhaul cost is moderate and well-established, and no carburetor means one less annual item. G1000 avionics (on so-equipped examples) add avionics-annual complexity absent from analog panels - budget accordingly. Overall annual costs are consistent with the modern four-seat fixed-gear fleet; the IO-540 is a well-supported engine.
Cessna 182T 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 182T
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Cessna 182T Inventory by Country
| United States | 98 |
| United Kingdom | 6 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Poland | 2 |
| Brazil | 1 |
| Czechia | 1 |
Cessna 182T 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 182T by Price
| Under $100k | 22 |
| Under $200k | 212 |
| Under $300k | 322 |
| Under $500k | 429 |
Cessna 182T by Decade
| 2000s | 2 |
Recently Sold Cessna 182T
| 2016 182T | $569,000 |
| 2016 182T | $661,216 |
| 2008 182T | $329,000 |
| 2004 182T | $315,000 |
| 2006 182T | $447,576 |
| 2005 182T | $427,320 |
Other Cessna Aircraft
| Cessna Citation III / VII | 26 |
| Cessna Citation II | 21 |
| Cessna Citation I | 12 |
| Cessna Caravan | 8 |
Cessna 182T Safety Record
Across all 182T variants, 54 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1988–2025. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
54
Total Events
38
Incidents
4
Serious
11
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09, 2025 | Seymour, IN | Incident | The flight instructor’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of control. |
| Nov 23, 2024 | Drake, CO | Fatal (2) | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in mountainous terrain. Contributing was mountain wav… |
| Aug 23, 2023 | Klein, TX | Incident | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing. |
| May 24, 2023 | Grand Isle, LA | Fatal (1) | The pilot’s operation of the airplane while intoxicated, resulting in its impact with the ocean. |
| Feb 01, 2022 | Heath, OH | Fatal (1) | The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude after takeoff, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. |
NTSB records 1988–2025. Includes all Cessna 182T variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.