1980 Cessna TR182 for sale

1980 Cessna TR182

Single Engine Piston

DAMAGE REPORTED FOR SALE
$125,000Overpriced
Location CA
Total Time 5,167 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # R18201419
Reg # N4763S
Damage History Reported by seller
Engine Lycoming O-540-L3C5D
Cruise 140 kts (259 km/h)
ICAO Type C82T
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Bendix/King KMA 24 Switching Audio Panel with 3LMB Garmin GNS 530W WAAS GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GI 106A Precision Course Deviation Indicator Bendix/King KX 155A TSO Digital NAV/COM Bendix/King KI 204 Course Deviation Indicator Garmin GPS Map 396 with AirGizmos Panel Mount Vertical Card Compass S-Tec System 50 Two-axis Automatic Flight Guidance System S-Tec ST-901 GPS Steering ARINC Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder JPI EDM 700 Engine Analyzer with Panel Mounted Data Port AstroTech LC2 Quartz Chronometer Inter Vox AA80 Two Place Intercom System with Standard Jacks ACK Technologies E-01 ELT with Panel Mounted Switch and Indicator True Airspeed Indicator Carb Temp Indicator Hobbs Recording Hour Meter Lighter/24-Volt Auxiliary Power Port Pilot Yoke Autopilot Disconnect

Alt. Hold Engage/Disengage PTT

Ident and Map Light Switches Copilot yoke PTT Switch IFR Recertification Due 08/01/2026

Description

Maintenance Condition: Complete Logs: Yes Useful Load: 1150 Lbs. Annual Due: October 2026

Airframe: 92 Gallon Wet Wing Small Raised Gas Caps Overhauled Marvel-Schebler Carburetor Overhauled Alternator Assembly Lightweight Skytec Starter Rosen Sun Visors Horizontal Stabilizer Leading Edge Abrasion Boots Installed Fuel tanks Partially Resealed 1995 New Windshield Installed in 1992 Knots-2-U Flap and Aileron Kit Installed Brackett Air Filter Four Port built-in Oxygen System Rudder trim External Ground Power Receptacle Pilot and Copilot Hinged Windows Wingtip Strobe Lights Vertical Stabilizer Red Strobe Beacon NAV Light Wingtip Indicators Landing and Taxi Lights Left and Right Under Wing Courtesy Entry Lights Right Underwing Gear Extension Mirror Tow Bar Fire Extinguisher Reflective Windshield Shade Insert New Landing Light Installed 2023 New Spinner and Bulkhead Assembly Installed 2023 New Aircraft Battery Installed 2022 New Engine High Pressure Fuel Pump New Aeroflash Power Supply New Landing Gear Warning Horn

Interior: Deluxe Gray Leather Seats with Matching side Panels. 8 out of 10

Exterior: Gray Lower with White Upper in Factory 1986 Paint Scheme. 8 out of 10

History: Complete logs. No Hail. No corrosion. 1980 is the first year of the modern cowling, relocated oil coler, battery in rear fuselage, better door latches and rear access panel. Pilot inadvertently retracted the nose gear on landing rollout in 2004. (Bottom end overhaul) Minor elevator hangar rash skin repairs in history. Detailed Photos and log books coming soon.

Interior

Deluxe Gray Leather Seats with Matching side Panels. 8 out of 10

Exterior

Gray Lower with White Upper in Factory 1986 Paint Scheme. 8 out of 10

Inspection

Complete Logs: Yes Useful Load: 1150 Lbs. Annual Due: October 2026

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

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Skywagons.com
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$125,000
Listing Source
aso.com
$125,000
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$125,000
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$125,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna TR182

This 1980 Cessna TR182 (N4763S) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,167 hours on the airframe. There are currently 10 TR182 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $125,000 to $249,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $125,000.

The TR182 cruises at 140 kts (259 km/h) with a range of 915 nm (1,695 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 12 GPH (45 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $66/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $140/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $20,000. With 5,167 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,800 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (VIOLET HILL LLC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,167 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,800 hrs)
Budget $180 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna TR182 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
140 kts (259 km/h)
Range
915 nm (1,695 km)
Max Weight
3,100 lbs (1,406 kg)
Useful Load
1,110 lbs (503 kg)
Horsepower
230 HP
Fuel Burn
12 GPH (45 L/h)
TBO
1,800 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA TR182

Fuel Burn
12.0 GPH
~$78/hr
Variable Cost
$140/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$20,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$32,000
every 1,800 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA TR182. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

VIOLET HILL LLC

Registration Address

WASHINGTON, UT

Certificate Issued

2025-05-19

Airworthiness

1979-12-15

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

CA

Seller reported 745 more aircraft in CA →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in CA but FAA registration shows WASHINGTON, UT. Aircraft may have been relocated. Confirm current location with seller.

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

Safety Record

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N4763S.

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna TR182

SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.

Landing Gear FAILED
2020-05-08

NOSE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED ON LANDING. NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR END BEARING FAILED. FAILURE OCCURRED IN END BEARING, LOWER CASTING BROKE AWAY AT DOWN LOCK PIN RETAINER YOKE ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF YOKE ALLOWING DOWN LOCK PINS TO DISLODGE, SH...

Reciprocating Engine FAULTY
2018-12-30

AT ANNUAL INSPECTION MECHANIC NOTED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO REACH FULL RPM FOR STATIC GROUND RUN UNTIL TURBO ENGAGED. AFTER INSPECTING THE ENGINE IT WAS FOUND THAT ALL. 12 LIFTERS WERE COLLAPSING AND ROCKER ARM CLEARANCE WAS BEYOND LIMITS. THE ENGIN...

Landing Gear INOPERATIVE
2018-07-16

AIRCRAFT SUFFERED NOSE GEAR UP LANDING UNABLE TO ID SPECIFIC CAUSE HOWEVER MECHANICAL INTERFERENCE PREVENT GEAR DOOR FROM OPENING DURING LANDING.AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED MINIMAL DAMAGE, AIRCRAFT IS IN PROCESS OF REPAIR.

Landing Gear DAMAGED
2018-07-16

AIRCRAFT SUFFERED NOSE GEAR UP LANDING UNABLE TO ID SPECIFIC CAUSE HOWEVER MECHANICAL INTERFERENCE PERMITTED GEAR DOOR FROM OPENING. AIRCRAFT SUSTAIN MINIMAL DAMAGE AND STILL IN WORK.

Oil VAPOR LOCK
2016-11-09

AFTER FACTORY REMANUFACTURED, INSTALLED THE ENGINE, FOUND THE TURBO LEAKING FROM CENTER SECTION DURING IDLE, BUT NOT ABOVE 1000 RPM. TROUBLESHOT OIL LEAK AND DETERMINED OIL COOLER VAPOR LOCK CAUSING TURBO LEAK. BLEEDING AIR FROM COOLER DID STOP THE...

Turbines BROKEN
2015-10-29

TURBOCHARGER: PN 465292-9002, SN ZKNOO210. TURBOCHARGER HAS SUFFERED A LACK OF LUBRICATION CONDITION DURING OPERATION THAT HAS SEVERELY DAMAGED IT. THERE IS EVIDENCE OF OIL LEAKING INTO THE COMPRESSOR HOUSING. THE MAIN BEARINGS AND THRUST SYSTEM H...

Turbines FAILED
2015-04-26

THE TURBOCHARGER WAS REPLACED, THE EXHAUST CLAMPS WERE INSPECTED AND REUSED AND THE ACFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. THE ACFT DEPARTED FOR ITS HOME AIRPORT WHERE UPON INSPECTION AFTER LANDING, IT WAS FOUND THA THE CLAMP HOLDINGTHE EXHAUST PIPE TO THE TURBO...

Engine Fuel/Control FAILED
2012-03-25

INSTALLED O/H HA-6 CARBURETOR, ON GROUND RUNS NOTED ENGINE EXTREMLY ROUGH AT POWER SETTING ABOVE 1400 RPM, STRONG ODOR OF FUEL AND BLACK SMOKE FROM EXHAUST. USE OF MIXTURE CONTROL AT 1400 RPM GAVE 200 RPM RISE AND CLEARED CONDITION. UNABLE TO REACH...

Exhaust WARPED
2011-10-25

(CAN) ALL EXHAUST FLANGE JOINTS WARPED.

Turbines DAMAGED
2010-11-26

COMPRESSOR WHEEL OF TURBO CHARGER WAS FOUND DAMAGED AND SEIZED BY DEBRIS. UPON DISASSEMBLY, A SMALL PIECE OF A BAND (BREEZE TYPE) CLAMP WAS FOUND BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR WHEEL AND THE HOUSING PREVENTING THE WHEEL FROM TURNING. THE LAST SERVICE ON TH...

Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.

Price History

2 price events · sources: aso, aso.com

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$125,000
Range: $125,000 — $125,000
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
0%
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