Cessna 182T Aircraft under $200,000
Under $200k for a piston single is the mid-range price band — typically 1980s-2000s airframes, mid-life engines with reasonable run, GPS-equipped panels with ADS-B Out, often factory glass cockpit on modern variants (Cirrus G1/G2, Cessna 172 NAV-III). Solid value middle of the market.
3 used Cessna 182T aircraft for sale under $200,000 · 4-seat · $169K – $199K · updated 8 hours ago
About the Cessna 182T
The Cessna 182 Skylane is the natural step-up from the 172 Skyhawk — same forgiving high-wing design, but with a Lycoming O-540-AB1A5 engine producing 230 HP that transforms capability. In production since 1956 with over 23,000 delivered, the 182 carries four adults, full fuel, and baggage without the weight-and-balance compromises that plague the 172. Cruise speed jumps to 140 KTAS on 12-14 GPH, and the useful load exceeds 1,000 lbs in most configurations.
Key variants span seven decades. The early 182A-P (1956-1986) are straight-tail and swept-tail models with Continental O-470-R/S engines (230 HP). The 182Q/R (1977-1986) improved the panel and systems. Production resumed in 1997 with the 182S (Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5), and the 182T (2001+) brought the Garmin G1000 glass cockpit. The T182T Turbo Skylane adds a Lycoming TIO-540-AK1A (235 HP turbocharged) for high-altitude cruise at 156 KTAS and FL200 capability. The 182 Skylane is also popular on floats — its 230 HP provides adequate performance for amphibious operations.
Buying advice. On Continental-powered models (pre-1997), check for cylinder cracking and case through-bolt corrosion — the O-470 is a reliable engine but requires diligent maintenance. On Lycoming-powered models, verify compliance with Lycoming SB 632 (valve train inspection). Common airframe items: nose gear shimmy damper, cowl flap cables, and exhaust system cracks. The landing gear on fixed-gear 182s is robust but the retractable 182RG requires careful pre-buy of gear actuator and squat switch systems.
Market pricing. 1970s 182P/Q with mid-time engine: $60,000-$100,000. 1990s-2000s 182S: $150,000-$250,000. 182T with G1000: $250,000-$400,000. T182T Turbo: $280,000-$430,000. The Cessna 182 for sale market is deep and liquid — it is the most popular four-seat step-up aircraft in general aviation. Cessna 182 operating costs run approximately $150-$180/hr including fuel, maintenance reserves, and insurance.
Cessna 182T Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 182T is a 4-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 152 kt (282 km/h), a range of 885 nm (1,639 km), and a useful load of 1,050 lbs (476 kg).
3 Cessna 182T For Sale
There are currently 3 used Cessna 182T for sale, ranging from $169,950 to $199,000, with a median asking price of $180,000.
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Cessna 182T Price & Cost
How much does a Cessna 182T cost? Used 182T prices: $169K – $199K, average $182K (median $180K), across 3 priced of 3 active listings.
Based on 38 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 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 $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 182T
Every Cessna 182T faces a mandatory 2,000-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 $32,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 2,000-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.
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Cessna 182T Inventory by Country
| United States | 391 |
| Canada | 22 |
| United Kingdom | 12 |
| South Africa | 10 |
| Poland | 5 |
| France | 5 |
Cessna 182T 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 182T by Price
| Under $100k | 21 |
| Under $200k | 178 |
| Under $300k | 273 |
| Under $500k | 358 |
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.
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.