Cessna R182 Aircraft 1980s
1980s piston singles are pre-FADEC, pre-glass-cockpit airframes — Cessna 172/182, Piper PA-28 series, Bonanza V35/F33, Mooney M20J 201 from this period. Most have undergone at least one engine overhaul and avionics refresh (ADS-B Out retrofit, GPS upgrade). Pre-buy focus: airframe corrosion, AD compliance (especially recent wing-spar ADs on 210/PA-28), Lycoming or Continental engine condition, panel revision currency.
5 used Cessna R182 aircraft for sale 1980s · 4-seat · $116K – $199K · updated 7 hours ago
About the Cessna R182
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.
Cessna R182 Specifications
Model specThe Cessna R182 is a 4-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 140 kt (259 km/h), a range of 915 nm (1,695 km), and a useful load of 1,110 lbs (503 kg).
5 Cessna R182 For Sale
There are currently 5 used Cessna R182 for sale, ranging from $116,023 to $199,409, with a median asking price of $157,500.
Compare Cessna R182
See how the Cessna R182 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
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How much does a Cessna R182 cost? Used R182 prices: $116K – $199K, average $157K (median $157K), across 4 priced of 5 active listings.
Based on 5 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 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 $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 R182
Every Cessna R182 faces a mandatory 1,500-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 1,500-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 R182 Inventory by Country
| United States | 375 |
| Canada | 22 |
| United Kingdom | 12 |
| South Africa | 9 |
| France | 5 |
| Poland | 4 |
Cessna R182 Inventory by State
| Texas | 77 |
| California | 41 |
| South Carolina | 16 |
| Kentucky | 15 |
| Florida | 15 |
| Idaho | 11 |
| Oregon | 11 |
| Arkansas | 10 |
| Washington | 9 |
| Arizona | 9 |
| Illinois | 8 |
| Kansas | 8 |
Cessna R182 by Price
| Under $100k | 17 |
| Under $200k | 171 |
| Under $300k | 264 |
| Under $500k | 346 |
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.
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.