1962 CESSNA 182 SKYLANE
Starts from the median asking price of 22 comparable Cessna 182 SKYLANE listings ($142,500), then adjusts for:
- Year -4 vs comparable listings -6.0%
- Airframe time +267 hr vs comps -0.5%
- Engine time +124 hr vs comps -1.0%
- Modern GPS navigator (36% of comps) +3.0%
- ADS-B (73% of comps) +0.7%
- Market supply: 3 for sale of 378 FAA-registered +4.3%
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 | 4,745 hrs |
| Engine time | 995 SNEW |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN GNS430W |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS430W |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | June 2025 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Well maintained, flown regularly, and oil changes on a factory new engine every 4 months or 25 hours. Overhauled mags, new wiring harness and spark plugs are just a few of the new parts added in the last couple of years. WAAS Garmin panel for those IFR days and ADSB in/out transponder for traffic and weather to your iPad. This turn-key Skylane does have some minor damage history from the 1960's that was repaired at an authorized repair facility with new parts from Cessna. No hail damage and no corrosion. All logs since new on this Anniversary edition Skylane. Headed in for fresh Annual in October 2026. Documents: - Damage entries.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11045972029&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=y8sON5c5fJNRMu7XLYKlGmPjU1i6xdWSvVUjEJmAuT0hUG4YBcdcZaq7uGPEwFbSgUQjTSMAFuc%3d - IMG_1819.JPG: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11045972015&p=&ext=.JPG&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=y8sON5c5fJML097C0X5zSdXDIevbq3d3QJVv7g9Kimletst8ucDSg5oQbm%2f7BQfIKw0RU9x69pA%3d - IMG_1818.JPG: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11045972014&p=&ext=.JPG&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=y8sON5c5fJNXm0tIp2GrIU0e58igEB2nrzQv7kV7dwmTlZKBYMucJNmyamJSB87DNFl%2fC2MKmiw%3d - IMG_1825.JPG: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11045972013&p=&ext=.JPG&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=y8sON5c5fJNLmMMTgmaJO7QRR%2fiYbyzg8MRspzErJGaF1FibEl%2fRexCdm8vHImU1f3VZB6NkUMI%3d
Modifications
Horton STOL craft kit with new wing tip, leading edges, aileron, and flap gap seals
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna 182 SKYLANE lands versus other Cessna 182 SKYLANE listings on fyiAero.
Price
46th pct$140k · 46th percentile of 24 listings
Airframe time
76th pct4,745 hours total (TTAF) · 76th percentile of 25 listings
Engine time
64th pct995 hours since new · 64th percentile of 25 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
Documents
General
| Year | 1962 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182 SKYLANE |
| Serial Number | 18254183 |
| Registration # | N3183Y |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,745 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 995 SNEW |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Time | 325 SMOH |
|---|
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS430W |
|---|---|
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | APPAREO STRATUS ESG |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
Modifications/Conversions
| Vortex Generators | Yes |
|---|---|
| Modifications/Conversions | Horton STOL craft kit with new wing tip, leading edges, aileron, and flap gap seals |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Sold with fresh Annual being completed in OCT 2026, IFT pitot static and transponder check completed June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Service Logs
| Aircraft | Damage entries.pdf IMG_1819.JPG |
|---|---|
| Engine | IMG_1818.JPG |
| Miscellaneous | IMG_1825.JPG |
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 182
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 182 (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 443 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 135 kts · 155 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 620.0 / 610.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 182 seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
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