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1978 CESSNA 182Q SKYLANE
Starts from the median asking price of 14 comparable Cessna 182Q SKYLANE listings ($232,400), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +110 hr vs comps -0.2%
- Engine time +279 hr vs comps -2.2%
- Modern GPS navigator (57% of comps) +2.0%
- Market supply: 12 for sale of 1565 FAA-registered +4.4%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 182Q SKYLANE |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,600 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,155 SFRM |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | Garmin SL30 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 430W |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | 10/31/2027 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
The full story for N759XQ is at openpattern . com/n759xq 1978 Cessna 182Q Skylane with continuous logbooks since new, 3,597 hours total time, and 1,153 hours on a Continental factory rebuilt O-470-U. Garmin GNS 430W WAAS, GTX 345 ADS-B In and Out, SL30 nav/com, PMA8000BT audio panel, 300A Navomatic autopilot, and JPI EDM-700 with fuel flow. Fresh annual October 2026, 1,119 lb useful load, Rosen visors, LED lighting, and the original factory paint scheme. Every photo, walkaround video, 360 interior, complete logbook scans, title search, live Windsock market data, questions answered in the open, and offers online, all at openpattern . com/n759xq Open Pattern is a transparent brokerage built by a team with 35+ years in aircraft sales. Every listing includes a fact based editorial description written from the aircraft's records, the complete photo gallery, walkaround video, 360 interior tour, logbook scans, title search, maintenance history, disclosures, and weight and balance. Buyers ask questions in the open on the listing page and submit offers online. Our experienced team answers every question, and is a phone call away if you prefer to talk. Prebuy, financing, and insurance resources are built into every listing, and our operations team and chief pilot handle training and ferry when you need them. The price is backed by data, not a guess. Open Pattern is the exclusive broker partner of Windsock, the real time aircraft valuation platform AOPA selected as its exclusive member benefit. Windsock tracks live listings, historical sales, days on market, flight activity, and ownership history across the entire fleet, and as its broker partner we have access to market data no other broker does. We combine that data with a team that is in this market every day and knows what sells airplanes and what they actually sell for. The live Windsock valuation for N759XQ is published right on the listing, so you can see exactly where this airplane sits in the market before you make an offer. See the full story at openpattern . com/n759xq
Modifications
Rosen Sun Visors Oregon Aircraft Design Engine Mount Heat Shields LED Landing and Taxi Lights Garmin GSB 15 USB Power Port Long Range Fuel Tanks Wheel Pants
Avionics
Garmin GNS 430W Nav/Com/GPS with WAAS Garmin SL30 Nav/Com Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder PS Engineering PMA8000BT Audio Panel Cessna 300A Navomatic Autopilot Garmin GI-106A / Mid-Continent MD200 CDI JPI EDM-700 Engine Monitor JPI FS-450 Fuel Flow Sigma-Tek Attitude Indicator Davtron M800 Digital Clock Davtron M655-1 OAT / Volt Indicator Kannad 406 ELT with Remote Switch
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
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 182Q SKYLANE lands versus other Cessna 182Q SKYLANE listings on fyiAero.
Price
21st pct$170k · 21st percentile of 14 listings
Airframe time
62nd pct3,600 hours total (TTAF) · 62nd percentile of 13 listings
Engine time
69th pct1,155 hours since factory reman · 69th percentile of 13 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 | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182Q SKYLANE |
| Serial Number | 18266344 |
| Registration # | N759XQ |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KMQS |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,600 |
|---|---|
| Range | 930 NM |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 2,950 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 1,831 lb |
| Useful Load | 1,119 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 75 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL O470U |
|---|---|
| Engine Horsepower | 230 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 1,155 SFRM |
| Engine TBO | 1500 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Time | 480 SOH |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
Avionics
| Auto Pilot | Yes |
|---|---|
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GNS 430W Nav/Com/GPS with WAAS Garmin SL30 Nav/Com Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder PS Engineering PMA8000BT Audio Panel Cessna 300A Navomatic Autopilot Garmin GI-106A / Mid-Continent MD200 CDI JPI EDM-700 Engine Monitor JPI FS-450 Fuel Flow Sigma-Tek Attitude Indicator Davtron M800 Digital Clock Davtron M655-1 OAT / Volt Indicator Kannad 406 ELT with Remote Switch |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Rosen Sun Visors Oregon Aircraft Design Engine Mount Heat Shields LED Landing and Taxi Lights Garmin GSB 15 USB Power Port Long Range Fuel Tanks Wheel Pants |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2014 |
|---|
Exterior
| Year Painted | 1978 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual due 10/31/2027 |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 182Q Skylane
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 182Q Skylane (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 807 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 143 kts · 165 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 705.0 / 590.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 182Q Skylane seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
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