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Single-Engine Piston

1978 CESSNA R182RG SKYLANE

🕒 Listed 3 months ago
$225,917
fyiEstimate $208,000–$213,500 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 7 comparable Cessna R182RG SKYLANE listings ($200,073), then adjusts for:

  • Year -2 vs comparable listings -3.0%
  • Airframe time -1,728 hr vs comps +3.5%
  • Engine time -556 hr vs comps +4.4%
  • Autopilot (71% of comps) +0.5%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1978
4,149 hrs
ZK-MPE ✈ Flight Tracking
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LYCOMING O-540-J3C5D
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MCCAULEY
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Overview

Make / ModelCessna R182RG SKYLANE
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time4,149 hrs
Engine time57 SOH
Prop blades2
Avionics / Audio panelGARMIN GMA 340
Avionics / DMEKN-64
AirworthyYes
Autopilot

Description

This 1978 Cessna R182RG Skylane, registered as ZK-MPE, is a highly capable IFR-approved aircraft that has recently undergone a comprehensive 3.5-year restoration, resulting in a new Certificate of Airworthiness issued in August 2023. With a total airframe time of 4,149 hours, the aircraft is noted for having no damage history and being fully corrosion-proofed. A significant highlight is the Lycoming O-540-J3C5D engine, which was overhauled in May 2023 and has only run 57 hours since, leaving over 1,900 hours of operational life remaining. The aircraft is fully compliant with all SIDs and CAPs inspections, making it a turnkey solution for a buyer seeking a well-maintained, high-performance cross-country machine. Low Engine Hours: Only 57 hours since a complete overhaul in May 2023.2 Restoration: Completed a 3.5-year restoration process with a new C of A as of August 2023. Protection: Airframe is fully corrosion-proofed with no known corrosion. Compliance: Fully IFR approved and current with all SIDs and CAPs inspections. History: Features a complete logbook history and no previous damage history.

Modifications

Add-ons: Includes a fuselage cover, stabilizer abrasion boots, and tinted windows.

Avionics

Primary Display: Aspen EFD-2000 MAX Dual Screens (PFD/MFD).+1 Autopilot: Trio Pro-Pilot Autopilot featuring Altitude Hold. Navigation & Communication: Garmin GNC-255 VHF NAV-COM and Garmin GTR-225 VHF COM. Audio & Transponder: Garmin GMA-340 Audio ICS and Garmin GX-375 Transponder. Additional Tools: Bendix-King KN-64 DME, Artex ME-406 ELT, and a Carb Air Temp Gauge.

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GTN 650Xi

No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.

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Garmin GTX 345 (ADS-B In/Out)

No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.

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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 R182RG SKYLANE lands versus other Cessna R182RG SKYLANE listings on fyiAero.

Price

71st pct
$125k$292kThis aircraft · $226k

$226k · 71st percentile of 7 listings

Airframe time

50th pct
2,5007,332This aircraft · 4,149

4,149 hours total (TTAF) · 50th percentile of 8 listings

Engine time

14th pct
572,105This aircraft · 57

57 hours since overhaul · 14th percentile of 7 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

Year1978
ManufacturerCESSNA
ModelR182RG SKYLANE
ConditionUsed
Registration #ZK-MPE

Airframe

Total Time4,149

Engine

Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING O-540-J3C5D
Engine 1 Time57 SOH
Engine TBO2000
Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul1943

Props

Prop ManufacturerMCCAULEY
Number of Blades2

Avionics

Avionics/RadiosPrimary Display: Aspen EFD-2000 MAX Dual Screens (PFD/MFD).+1 Autopilot: Trio Pro-Pilot Autopilot featuring Altitude Hold. Navigation & Communication: Garmin GNC-255 VHF NAV-COM and Garmin GTR-225 VHF COM. Audio & Transponder: Garmin GMA-340 Audio ICS and Garmin GX-375 Transponder. Additional Tools: Bendix-King KN-64 DME, Artex ME-406 ELT, and a Carb Air Temp Gauge.

Additional Equipment

Additional EquipmentAdd-ons: Includes a fuselage cover, stabilizer abrasion boots, and tinted windows.

Inspection Status

AirworthyYes

Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 182

Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 182 (not this specific airframe).

$26,387annual budget · 118 hrs/yr
$128variable cost / hour
$0.95cost per nm
13.8gph fuel burn
$119,232avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $208,000–$213,500

Performance & dimensions

Range443 nm
Cruise speed135 kts · 155 mph
Takeoff / landing620.0 / 610.0

About this plane

Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 182 seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.

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Last flight

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