1979 Cessna 182RG for sale

1979 Cessna 182RG

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$245,000
Location Moncks Corner, SC
Total Time 4,134 hrs
Engine SMOH 370 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # R182-01015
Reg # N182NC
Engine Continental
Cruise 140 kts (259 km/h)
ICAO Type C182
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH

Garmin G-500TXi PFD Garmin GI-275 (standby PFD w/battery) Avedyne IFD-540 GPS/COMM/NAV 1 Garmin GNC-255A Comm/Nav 2 Garmin GTX-345 Transponder with ADSB in out Avedyne AMX240 4-place audio panel with Bluetooth clearance playback Garmin GFC-500 Digital Autopilot JPI EDM-930 Digital engine monitor USB charging ports Very nice panel where everything is tied and works together! GPS has wifi and is able to connect to Foreflight to transfer route to and from the GPS. Provides a lot of SA of traffic and ADSB weather along route of flight.

Description

I'm selling my well-kept 1979 Cessna 182RG! It has a fully-loaded Garmin and Avedyne panel that works seamlessly and a JPI 930 Engine monitor. AFTT: 4134; Engine TSFRM: 370 (Installed in 2022); Prop TSOH: 1788. All logs in my possession! It's been great to my family and I for the past three and a half years. Only selling due to a growing family and the need for 6 seats. Times will change as I am still currently flying it.

Engine

ENGINE: LYCOMING O-540-J3C5D (370 TSFRM) PROP: MCCAULEY B2D34C214-A Aluminum 2-Blade (TSOH 1,788) Prop Governor Overhauled in 2022 with new engine installation New electric fuel pump (2026) Skytec Starter Concorde Battery

Propeller

Painted in 2000. Shows well with a couple areas of light etching (see pictures). Has had Corrosion-X treatment every year of my ownership with no issues found! Open checkbook for maintenance at a Cessna Service Center. Hydraulic power pack replaced in 2022 with overhauled unit. 2 new main tires replaced in January of this year. Nose-gear tire replaced 2023. All Whelen LED lights for Strobe, nav, landing, taxi, and beacon. Rear nav light upgraded to also strobe. Appears to have had a hard landing and inspection in April 1993. Nothing found and no other issues with gear (other than preventive maintenance) noted in logs. AD 2020-18-01 (wing strut attachment point) complied with. Kit preemptively installed in 2022. Annual completed 1/2026

Interior

Interior installed in 2002. Tan leather seats with a little bit of wear on pilot seat, otherwise in great condition! New carpets installed in 2022!

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
David Krizauskas
trade-a-plane.com
$245,000
David Krizauskas
aircraftdealer.com
$235,000
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
$235,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna 182RG

This 1979 Cessna 182RG (N182NC) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,134 hours on the airframe. There are currently 11 182RG aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $119,000 to $245,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $245,000.

The 182RG cruises at 140 kts (259 km/h) with a range of 640 nm (1,185 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,100 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 12.5 GPH (47 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $69/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $160/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $20,000. With 4,134 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,700 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,134 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,700 hrs)
Budget $188 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 182RG — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
140 kts (259 km/h)
Max Speed
165 kts (306 km/h)
Range
640 nm (1,185 km)
Ceiling
18,100 ft (5,517 m)
Max Weight
3,100 lbs (1,406 kg)
Useful Load
1,110 lbs (503 kg)
Horsepower
230 HP
Fuel Capacity
92 gal (348 L)
Fuel Burn
12.5 GPH (47 L/h)
TBO
1,700 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 182

Fuel Burn
12.5 GPH
~$81/hr
Variable Cost
$160/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$20,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$32,000
every 1,700 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 182. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N182NC.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Moncks Corner, SC

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N182NC against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com, aircraftdealer.com

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