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1956 CESSNA 182 SKYLANE
Starts from the median asking price of 23 comparable CESSNA 182 SKYLANE listings ($139,900), then adjusts for:
- Year -9 vs comparable listings -13.5%
- Airframe time +1,258 hr vs comps -2.5%
- Engine time -818 hr vs comps +2.5%
- Market supply: 2 for sale of 445 FAA-registered +4.6%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | CESSNA 182 SKYLANE |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 5,337 hrs |
| Engine time | 111 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / flight deck | NARCO AVIONICS MK-12D |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | September 2025 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
This 1956 Cessna 182 is a rare blend of aviation capability and literary history. Owned and flown by award-winning author Peter Heller, it is the very airplane that inspired and appeared in his acclaimed novel The Dog Stars. Heller flew this aircraft throughout the American West, and those real flights gave the story its authenticity, spirit, and sense of freedom. The Cessna 182 is renowned for its stability, performance, and versatility—but this example carries something more: provenance, story, and soul. It represents a unique opportunity to own not just a respected aircraft, but one connected to a modern classic of aviation literature. 1956 was the first year of production of the 182. These airframes were significantly lighter weight with the same 230 hp engine producing more performance than later year models.
Modifications
JPI EDM 700 engine monitor JPI FS450 fuel flow gauge Electronics International Oil Temp/Pressure gauge Co-pilot upward hinged door
How this aircraft compares
Where this CESSNA 182 SKYLANE lands versus other CESSNA 182 SKYLANE listings on fyiAero.
Price
35th pct$130k · 35th percentile of 23 listings
Airframe time
79th pct5,337 hours total (TTAF) · 79th percentile of 24 listings
Engine time
13th pct111 hours since major overhaul · 13th percentile of 23 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1956 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182 SKYLANE |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N6333A |
| FlightRules | VFR |
| Based at | KEIK |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,337 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL O470L |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | 81060-0-L-4 |
| Engine Horsepower | 230 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 111 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 1500 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2009 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | C2A34C204 |
| Prop Time | 111 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | NARCO AVIONICS MK-12D |
|---|---|
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | ARC RT459A |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | JPI EDM 700 engine monitor JPI FS450 fuel flow gauge Electronics International Oil Temp/Pressure gauge Co-pilot upward hinged door |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Inspection - September 2025 Cessna Service Center Maintained Engine Compressions: #1 76/80 #2 77/80 #3 78/80 #4 74/80 #5 76/80 #6 70/80 |
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