Cessna TR182 Aircraft in Kansas

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The Cessna TR182 Turbo Skylane RG is a four-seat, single-engine, retractable-gear piston aircraft with a turbocharged Lycoming O-540 engine. Burning approximately 12 gallons per hour, the TR182 combines the Skylanes rugged utility with retractable gear and turbocharging for improved speed and altitude performance. The TR182 appeals to pilots who want better cruise performance from the Skylane platform, particularly those operating at higher altitudes where turbocharging provides a meaningful advantage. The retractable gear adds speed while the turbocharger maintains power at altitude.

Cessna TR182 aircraft for sale

· 4-seat · Used median asking $203,000 · updated recently

Cessna TR182 Specifications

Model spec

The Cessna TR182 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-L3C5D
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
ICAO TypeC82T
Weights & Seats
Seats4
Max Gross Weight2,650–3,110 lbs (1,202–1,411 kg)
Useful Load1,050–1,110 lbs (476–503 kg)
Production1979–1986

Cessna TR182 for Sale

Cessna TR182 asking prices range from $125,000 to $259,000, with a median of $203,000 (market reference $260,000).

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Cessna TR182 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
R182 1978–1986 4 156 kts (289 km/h) 915 nm (1,695 km) 1,110 lbs (503 kg) $110K – $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
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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Cessna TR182 Price & Cost

How much does a Cessna TR182 cost? Used TR182 prices: $125K – $259K, average $203K (median $203K); market reference $260K, across 20 priced of 0 active listings.

Cessna TR182 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 TR182 Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (13.0 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$8,060/yr
Annual Fixed (hangar, insurance, annual)$20,000/yr
Variable (per hour)$140/hr
Engine Overhaul (every 1,800 hrs)$32,000
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.

The TR182 runs two significant cost centres at once: the turbocharged O-540 and the retractable gear system. The turbocharged O-540 carries a higher overhaul cost than the naturally aspirated version and needs turbocharger inspection (wastegate, turbine housing, intercooler) as a separate item. Gear-system maintenance (hydraulic fluid, actuators, sequencing) is the second recurring cost absent from fixed-gear ownership. Budget for both at annual - the TR182 is the most expensive 182 variant to maintain, matching its highest-performance position in the family.

Cessna TR182 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.

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Buying a Used Cessna TR182

Buying a Cessna TR182 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:

What to check before buying

The Cessna TR182 Skylane RG is the highest-performance classic-era Skylane - turbocharged and retractable-gear, combining the 182 cabin with a turbocharged Lycoming O-540 (235 hp) for approximately 155 knots cruise, 915 nm range, and a 20,000-foot service ceiling. It is the most capable variant of the 182 family built before the production restart, at the cost of significantly more mechanical complexity than the standard fixed-gear Skylane.

Retractable gear. The TR182's hydraulically actuated retractable gear is the primary complexity driver over a standard 182. Gear actuators, sequencing valves, and hydraulic system condition are the pre-buy items unique to the TR182 - and the most expensive repairs if deferred. Confirm a full gear-cycle inspection and hydraulic serviceability before purchase.

Turbocharged O-540. Turbocharging gives meaningful altitude capability (20,000-ft ceiling) and maintains near-sea-level power at altitude, enabling efficient cruise above weather and terrain. The trade-off is higher operating cost than the naturally aspirated O-540: turbocharger and intercooler inspection plus the additional maintenance items add to annual cost, and fuel burn runs around 13 gph.

TR182 versus T182. The TR182 has retractable gear; the T182 has fixed gear with the same turbocharged O-540. The TR182 adds cruise speed (about 155 kt vs 152 kt) and useful load (about 1,110 vs 1,050 lbs), at the cost of gear-system complexity. Buyers who do not need the marginal cruise difference will find the fixed-gear T182 simpler to maintain.

Buy it if you need the 182's four-seat cabin with cross-country range, high-altitude cruise, and maximum useful load - and are prepared to maintain both a turbocharged engine and a retractable gear system.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna TR182

About the Cessna TR182 Turbo Skylane RG
The Cessna TR182 Turbo Skylane RG combines turbocharged power and retractable gear in the 182 airframe, produced approximately 1978–1986, powered by the turbocharged Lycoming O-540-L3C5D (235 hp). The TR182 is the highest-performance 182 variant of its era: turbocharged for altitude performance plus retractable gear for reduced cruise drag. It is more complex than either the T182 (fixed gear, turbo) or the R182 (retractable gear, normally aspirated).
TR182 vs R182 vs T182 — which complex 182 should I buy?
Each combines one variable: the R182 adds retractable gear (normally aspirated), the T182 adds turbocharging (fixed gear), and the TR182 adds both. The TR182 delivers the best cruise performance of the three — retractable gear and turbo altitude power — but demands the highest maintenance complexity. Buy the TR182 when both altitude performance and cruise speed matter; buy the R182 when retractable-gear speed is the priority without altitude need; buy the T182 for turbo altitude performance with fixed-gear simplicity.
What maintenance does the TR182 demand?
The turbocharger adds heat management, wastegate maintenance, and intercooler inspection to the normal 182 annual. Retractable gear adds landing-gear actuators, hydraulic system, and gear-door seals. Combining both means the most demanding annual inspection in the 182 family. A shop experienced with both turbocharged Lycomings and retractable-gear Cessnas is important for annual and troubleshooting work.
What to inspect on a used TR182?
Lycoming turbo engine health — compression, wastegate, intercooler condition. Gear actuators and hydraulic system. Spar and carry-through. Flap and control system. Full logbook continuity. Given the complexity, any deferred maintenance is more expensive to catch up than on a simpler 182 variant.
Is the TR182 a good buy for cross-country flying?
For pilots who regularly operate from high-density-altitude airports or want to cruise above 10,000 ft in a four-seat aircraft, the TR182 is the highest-performing 182. The trade is complexity — more to maintain, more to manage in flight. A well-maintained TR182 is a capable cross-country aircraft; the owner must commit to the additional maintenance requirement relative to simpler 182 variants.

Cessna TR182 Inventory by Country

United States21
Canada2
Australia1
Czechia1
Italy1

Cessna TR182 Inventory by State

Texas94
California46
Florida23
Kentucky19
South Carolina18
Idaho16
Washington15
Oregon12
Oklahoma12
Arizona12
Arkansas11
Kansas11

Cessna TR182 by Price

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Cessna TR182 Safety Record

Across all TR182 variants, 122 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.

122

Total Events

72

Incidents

10

Serious

29

Fatal

Most Recent Events

Date Location Severity Probable Cause
Aug 12, 2025 San Diego, CA Incident —
Aug 01, 2025 Vereda la Patera, Ubate, OF Serious —
Jul 17, 2025 First Mesa, AZ Minor —
Jun 14, 2025 Modesto, CA Incident The pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for landing.
Oct 01, 2024 Englewood, CO Incident The collapse of the right main landing gear during landing rollout.

NTSB records 1982–2025. Includes all Cessna TR182 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.

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