Cessna R182 Aircraft (Skylane RG)
The Cessna R182 Skylane RG is the retractable-gear member of the 182 Skylane family — a four-seat high-wing single with retractable landing gear and a fuel-injected Lycoming engine, giving more cruise speed than the fixed-gear Skylane. The retractable gear lifts cruise into the 150-knot class, making the Skylane RG a fast, capable cross-country single. See the live price range and median above for the Cessna R182 and Skylane RG listings currently on the market.
26 used Cessna R182 aircraft for sale · 4-seat · Used median asking $172,000 · updated yesterday
Cessna R182 Specifications
Model specThe Cessna R182 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 R182 for Sale
Browse all listings →Cessna R182 asking prices range from $110,858 to $244,900, with a median of $172,000 (market reference $210,000).
Cessna R182 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 |
| 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) | $125K – $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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Browse all Cessna models →Cessna R182 Price & Cost
How much does a Cessna R182 cost? Used R182 prices: $110K – $244K, average $172K (median $172K); market reference $210K, across 24 priced of 26 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 R182 Skylane RG's Lycoming O-540 burns around 13 gph - similar to a fixed-gear Skylane, with the retractable gear buying roughly 15 knots of cruise. The retractable-gear system is the defining maintenance and pre-buy item: gear rigging, the hydraulic power pack, actuators, and door and saddle history should lead the inspection. O-540 overhaul cost is moderate and well-supported. A well-maintained R182 gear system is reliable; a neglected one is the main cost risk. Otherwise ownership resembles a capable four-seat Skylane.
Cessna R182 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 R182
Buying a Cessna R182 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Cessna R182 Inventory by Country
| United States | 23 |
| Switzerland | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
| South Africa | 1 |
Cessna R182 Inventory by State
| Texas | 94 |
| California | 46 |
| Florida | 23 |
| Kentucky | 19 |
| South Carolina | 18 |
| Idaho | 16 |
| Washington | 15 |
| Oregon | 12 |
| Oklahoma | 12 |
| Arizona | 12 |
| Arkansas | 11 |
| Kansas | 11 |
Cessna R182 by Price
| Under $100k | 22 |
| Under $200k | 213 |
| Under $300k | 323 |
| Under $500k | 432 |
Recently Sold Cessna R182
| 1978 R182 | $185,000 |
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| Cessna Citation III / VII | 27 |
| Cessna Citation II | 21 |
| Cessna Citation I | 11 |
| Cessna Caravan | 8 |
Cessna R182 Safety Record
Across all R182 variants, 137 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.
137
Total Events
87
Incidents
4
Serious
29
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 05, 2025 | Brainerd, MN | Incident | The pilot’s failure to extended to landing gear before landing. |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Thermal, CA | Incident | The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to u… |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Lansing, IL | Incident | The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to his distraction of other traffic and failure to fol… |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Pace, FL | Incident | — |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Crowley, LA | Incident | The pilot’s un-stabilized landing approach and high airspeed during the approach, that resulted in touchdown with insuff… |
NTSB records 1982–2025. Includes all Cessna R182 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.