Cessna T182T Aircraft in South Carolina
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About the Cessna T182T
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 T182T Specifications
Model specThe Cessna T182T 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).
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Cessna T182T Price & Cost
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 T182T 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 T182T
Every Cessna T182T 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.
Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna T182T
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Cessna T182T Inventory by Country
| United States | 391 |
| Canada | 22 |
| United Kingdom | 12 |
| South Africa | 10 |
| Poland | 5 |
| France | 5 |
Cessna T182T 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 T182T by Price
| Under $100k | 21 |
| Under $200k | 178 |
| Under $300k | 273 |
| Under $500k | 358 |
Cessna T182T Safety Record
Across all T182T variants, 41 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2002–2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 04, 2025 | Venice, FL | Incident | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusty, quartering tailwind conditions. |
| Aug 07, 2025 | Augusta, AR | Fatal (1) | — |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Lapeer, MI | Minor | The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in a gusting crosswind condition. |
| May 14, 2023 | Albany, WY | Fatal (2) | The pilot’s decision to conduct flight into an area of icing in an airplane that was prohibited from such conditions, wh… |
| Mar 07, 2023 | Queets, WA | Fatal (1) | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain for undetermined reasons. |
NTSB records 2002–2025. Includes all Cessna T182T variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.