Cessna FR182 Aircraft in Florida

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The Cessna FR182 (Reims Skylane RG) is the French-built retractable Skylane - a 235-hp Lycoming O-540 with retractable gear, the European counterpart to the US R182.

Cessna FR182 aircraft for sale

· 4-seat · Reference price ~$180,000 ($110,000–$300,000) · updated recently

Cessna FR182 Specifications

Model spec

The Cessna FR182 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
EngineLYCOMING O-540-J3C5D
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
Weights & Seats
Seats4
Max Gross Weight2,650–3,110 lbs (1,202–1,411 kg)
Useful Load1,050–1,110 lbs (476–503 kg)
Production1978–1988

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Cessna FR182 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
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 FR182 Price & Cost

Cessna FR182 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 FR182 Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (13.0 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$8,060/yr
Annual Fixed (hangar, insurance, annual)$22,000/yr
Variable (per hour)$175/hr
Engine Overhaul (every 2,000 hrs)$34,000
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.

Operating costs approximate the retractable Skylane: around 13 gph and moderate Lycoming O-540 overhaul cost. Retractable gear adds an annual inspection item and occasional actuator maintenance. Parts sourcing for a European-origin Reims-built aircraft may require more effort than for US-built 182 variants - budget for longer lead times on FR182-specific parts where they differ from the domestic fleet.

Cessna FR182 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.

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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 guides: Buyer's Guide | Financing Guide | Pre-Buy Inspection

Buying a Used Cessna FR182

Buying a Cessna FR182 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:

What to check before buying

The Cessna FR182 (Reims Skylane RG) is the French-built version of the retractable-gear Skylane - manufactured by Reims Aviation under Cessna licence, powered by a Lycoming O-540-J3C5D (235 hp), cruising around 145 knots with about 850 nm range. It is the European-production counterpart to the US-built R182 Skylane RG, sharing its engine and retractable-gear configuration.

FR182 versus R182. The American R182 and French FR182 are the same retractable-gear Skylane concept with the same Lycoming O-540-J3C5D engine. The practical difference is airframe origin: European type history, and potentially different maintenance records and parts sourcing. An FR182 may take more effort to source certain Reims-specific parts and to find mechanics familiar with its documentation.

Retractable Skylane: added speed, added complexity. Retracting the gear gains cruise speed over a fixed-gear Skylane, at the cost of a gear system requiring inspection, occasional servicing, and the pre-landing gear-check discipline. Against a fixed-gear 182, the retractable's speed advantage is real but modest; its system complexity is real too.

Buy it if you find a well-documented FR182 in good condition at appropriate value, understand the European-origin documentation and parts context, and prefer retractable-gear operation over a fixed-gear Skylane.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna FR182

What is the Cessna FR182?
The Cessna FR182 is the Reims-built (French-licensed) version of the R182 Skylane RG — a retractable-gear Skylane powered by the Lycoming O-540 (235 hp, constant-speed prop). Built by Reims Aviation in France from the late 1970s, it is mechanically equivalent to the US-built R182, with retractable gear and roughly 155–160 kt cruise.
How does the FR182 differ from the US-built R182?
The FR182 is essentially the same aircraft as the Cessna R182 Skylane RG, assembled under license by Reims in France. The airframe, O-540 engine, and retractable gear are equivalent. The main practical differences for a buyer are European registration history, possible metric instrumentation, and parts sourcing — Reims-specific components may require European suppliers, though most parts are common with the US R182.
What should I inspect on a used FR182?
The retractable gear system (electric actuators, doors, uplocks and downlocks, and cycle count) is the priority; Lycoming O-540 compression, cylinders, and TBO; seat rail AD compliance; and — given the European build — verify documentation, registration history, and parts availability for any Reims-specific items. A complex-aircraft endorsement is required to fly it.
Is the FR182 a good buy?
Yes, for a buyer who wants retractable Skylane performance and is comfortable with a European-built example. The FR182 offers the same ~15-kt speed advantage over the fixed-gear 182 as the R182, with the O-540's power. Confirm gear-system condition and Reims parts support; otherwise it is a capable cross-country aircraft equivalent to the US R182.

Cessna FR182 Inventory by Country

Germany1

Cessna FR182 Inventory by State

Texas92
California46
Florida23
Kentucky18
South Carolina18
Idaho15
Washington15
Oregon12
Oklahoma12
Arizona12
Arkansas11
Kansas11

Cessna FR182 by Price

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Cessna FR182 Safety Record

Across all FR182 variants, 1 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2023–2023. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.

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Total Events

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Incidents

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Most Recent Events

Date Location Severity Probable Cause
Jul 16, 2023 Ferrara di Monte Baldo, OF Fatal (1) —

NTSB records 2023–2023. Includes all Cessna FR182 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.

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