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1978 CESSNA 182Q SKYLANE
Starts from the median asking price of 17 comparable Cessna 182Q SKYLANE listings ($220,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +1,480 hr vs comps -3.0%
- Engine time -466 hr vs comps +3.7%
- No Modern GPS navigator (59% of comps have one) -2.8%
- No ADS-B (76% of comps have one) -2.0%
- Market supply: 15 for sale of 1564 FAA-registered +3.9%
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 | 4,905 hrs |
| Engine time | 228 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX327 |
| Avionics / DME | DME 890 |
| Annual | June 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
This 1978 Cessna 182Q is a clean, well-kept example with excellent pedigree and a low-time engine. The aircraft retains its factory radio stack, complemented by an upgraded transponder for modern airspace requirements. A straightforward, honest 182 with a strong history, desirable low-time powerplant, and the proven performance and utility that have made the Skylane one of Cessna’s most sought-after aircraft. Documents: - Prop.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11040677778&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=ItspO2C%2foaTq0JD9Ivk2iRzaBffc8xbNjZum4zCpy7Xq0pEJnWHSUmMr0LivgpPGQtaSdiNr2cU%3d - Engine # 2.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11040677758&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=ItspO2C%2foaRZiYVBu69nd6xW9L93Q%2bzDJfhZJ0XulscWlYL%2bFDwqEtZRbBWufIXjVp8UIU2l0hk%3d - Engine # 1.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11040677736&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=ItspO2C%2foaS7XLHXJhb%2fnRHV5bFj%2bwchVOxRF8kO0%2b51wXqn2nPdjyWrO1RUXEprQG1gn32Lx%2fA%3d - Airframe Log # 2.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11040677691&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=ItspO2C%2foaTAbiif2HbHDB1pXubUSs67urkl0GLFuooV%2fglh3rNUSvWeOq2OAASz3d2ZlX5WCO0%3d - Airframe Log # 1.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11040677535&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=ItspO2C%2foaRpDMPymUAlajVprwDg%2fgtRWPiYCO3%2fPCRIbjt%2fcg%2buRjt0jtku2LK1UtU36pl5bco%3d
Modifications
JP Instruments FS-450 Fuel Flow
Avionics
Audio Panel RT - 385A NAV/COM MX 385 NAV/COM ARNAV Loran-C (inop) Narco DME 890 Garmin GTX 327 Transponder Garmin 296 Remote GPS Cessna 300A NAV-O-Matic Autopilot
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
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
median $220k of 17 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
89th pct4,905 hours total (TTAF) · 89th percentile of 19 listings
Engine time
22nd pct228 hours since major overhaul · 22nd percentile of 18 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 | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182Q SKYLANE |
| Serial Number | 18266375 |
| Registration # | N759YX |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KLGB |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,905 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL O470U |
|---|---|
| Engine Horsepower | 230 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 228 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | C2A34C204 |
| Prop Time | 1130 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
|---|---|
| Avionics/Radios | Audio Panel RT - 385A NAV/COM MX 385 NAV/COM ARNAV Loran-C (inop) Narco DME 890 Garmin GTX 327 Transponder Garmin 296 Remote GPS Cessna 300A NAV-O-Matic Autopilot |
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | JP Instruments FS-450 Fuel Flow |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Inspection Completed June 2026 Pitot Static/Transponder/Altimeter Test Completed August 2026 ELT Battery Due May 2031 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | Prop.pdf Engine # 2.pdf Engine # 1.pdf Airframe Log # 2.pdf Airframe Log # 1.pdf |
|---|
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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