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1978 CESSNA R182RG SKYLANE
Starts from the median asking price of 9 comparable CESSNA R182RG SKYLANE listings ($184,912), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +815 hr vs comps -1.6%
- Engine time +1,279 hr vs comps -3.8%
- Modern GPS navigator (uncommon in comps) +3.0%
- Market supply: 14 for sale of 706 FAA-registered +3.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | CESSNA R182RG SKYLANE |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 5,925 hrs |
| Engine time | 2,105 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345 |
| Avionics / Other | Aspen EFD1000, Garmin GNS-430W |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | Nov 2025 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
// BULKHEAD KIT (NO MORE AD). 5th SEATBELT STC. VG KIT. UPGRADED PANEL. // Some airplanes spend their lives trying to prove why they're legends. This one just keeps showing up for work! Donny Gabriel with Mason Amelia is thrilled to bring to market this heavy-hauling, no-excuses, upgraded '78 RG. N3268C is a working-class airplane with honest time, thoughtful upgrades, and plenty of life left in the tank. The Aspen Primary Flight Display, S-TEC 30 two-axis autopilot, Garmin GNS430W GPS, Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder, and JPI Engine Monitor transform this into a legitimate cross-country traveler that feels just as comfortable 500 miles from home as it does in the local area. Prefer a more relaxed mission? Load up four passengers, crack the windows open, and ride out! The vortex generators sharpen an already legendary Skylane, while the STC'd fifth seatbelt lets you bring four passengers along for the ride. It's everything people love about a 182, just with one more seat to fill! When it's time to cover some ground, climb up, lean it out, and settle into a 150+ KTAS cruise. Either way, you'll be reminded why the retractable Skylane has such a loyal following. If there's one thing we can say about the venerable Cessna 182RG, it's that this airplane stands tall on its own. Safe, reliable, comfortable, and affordable to own, it's the aviation equivalent of a well-kept pickup truck: never flashy, always useful, and ready whenever you are. There's a reason insurance companies and flight schools love them. They're among the most honest airplanes ever built, and N3268C stays true to that reputation. Call/text Donny Gabriel for more information today!
Modifications
Bulkhead Kit Installed November 2025 in Compliance with AD 2020-18-01 Vortex Generators (VGs) Whelen LED Strobes & Navigation Lights LED Landing & Taxi Lights 5th Passenger STC Rosen Sun Visors Dual Toe Brakes Dual Push-to-Talk Switches Auxiliary Power Panel Avionics Master Switch Fuselage Cover Insulated Engine Cowling Cover
Avionics
Aspen Avionics Evolution EFD1000 Primary Flight Display (PFD) w/ Synthetic Vision Garmin GNS430W WAAS Certified GPS/NAV/COMM Garmin GTX345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel Garmin SL30 Secondary NAV/COMM Garmin Aera 560 Backup Navigator GPS (Panel Mounted) S-TEC 30 2-Axis Autopilot with Altitude and NAV Hold JPI EDM700 Engine Monitor and Data Management System Horizon Instruments P-1000 Electronic Digital Engine Tachometer Vertical Card Compass (Much easier to interpret in IMC) 406 MHz ELT
How this aircraft compares
Where this CESSNA R182RG SKYLANE lands versus other CESSNA R182RG SKYLANE listings on fyiAero.
Price
22nd pct$125k · 22nd percentile of 9 listings
Airframe time
82nd pct5,925 hours total (TTAF) · 82nd percentile of 11 listings
Engine time
99th pct2,105 hours since major overhaul · 99th percentile of 10 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 | R182RG SKYLANE |
| Serial Number | R18200262 |
| Registration # | N3268C |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | 58N |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,925 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 3,100 lb |
| Useful Load | 1,185 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 78 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-540-J3C5D |
|---|---|
| Engine Horsepower | 230 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 2,105 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Time | 1305 SOH |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| SVT | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Aspen Avionics Evolution EFD1000 Primary Flight Display (PFD) w/ Synthetic Vision Garmin GNS430W WAAS Certified GPS/NAV/COMM Garmin GTX345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel Garmin SL30 Secondary NAV/COMM Garmin Aera 560 Backup Navigator GPS (Panel Mounted) S-TEC 30 2-Axis Autopilot with Altitude and NAV Hold JPI EDM700 Engine Monitor and Data Management System Horizon Instruments P-1000 Electronic Digital Engine Tachometer Vertical Card Compass (Much easier to interpret in IMC) 406 MHz ELT |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Vortex Generators (VGs) Whelen LED Strobes & Navigation Lights LED Landing & Taxi Lights 5th Passenger STC Rosen Sun Visors Dual Toe Brakes Dual Push-to-Talk Switches Auxiliary Power Panel Avionics Master Switch Fuselage Cover Insulated Engine Cowling Cover |
|---|
Modifications/Conversions
| Vortex Generators | Yes |
|---|---|
| Modifications/Conversions | Bulkhead Kit Installed November 2025 in Compliance with AD 2020-18-01 |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2010 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual completed Nov 2025 *Subject to verification by the purchaser. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
