1979 CESSNA 182Q SKYLANE
Starts from the median asking price of 14 comparable Cessna 182Q SKYLANE listings ($232,400), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time -2,083 hr vs comps +4.2%
- Engine time -229 hr vs comps +1.8%
- Garmin GTN 750 (21% of comps) +8.5%
- 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 | 1,407 hrs |
| Engine time | 647 SNEW |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750, GTN 650, GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX327 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Stec 50 |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TAS 600 |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | GDL 69A |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | October 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
General Specs Total airframe Time= 1407 hours Engine is 300 hp TCM 10550Dl4 with 647 hours SNEW Prop = 78.4 hours SMOH Condition: Used # of Seats: 4 Detailed Description FRESH ANNUAL in October of 2026! Compressions 75 and above cold, 78 and above warm Undoubtedly one of the lowest time airframes available for a 1979 182Qs in the country with just 1407 Hours Total Time! Peterson King Katmai conversion done in 2008, 300HP (IO-550 Conversion). The plane was always stored in a hanger. This is an incredible STOL aircraft with a stall speed of 31 knots and a cruise speed of 135 knots with the Tundra Gear, 155 knots with Stock Gear. Extreme Short field capabilities and will carry a huge load. The plane looks like it was stored in a museum rather than flown as a STOL aircraft! Avionics / Equipment PS Engineering 8000 Audio Panel All New Antennas Garmin 650 Garmin 750 Garmin GDL 69A Garmin GTX 327 Transponder Garmin 496 with Canted Air Gizmo, XM Nexrad, Metars, etc. Stec 50 Auto Pilot w/ GPSS Steering Aspen Pro 1000 w/SVT EDM 700 FS 450 Built in Bose Plug In all Four Seats plus Standard Jacks, Cell Phone Jack Airframe Hard landing in 2024, Firewall forward repaired at Beagles Aviation in 2024. Engines / Mods / Prop Continental IO-550-D14 (300hp) Interior / Exterior Leather Interior 9/10 Paint 9/10 Remarks In 2008, the plane was converted to a King Katmai, which included/involved: Peterson Full King Katmai Conversion w/ Canard & Extended Wing Tips IO-550 Upgraded w/ 3 Blade McCauley Propeller Heavy Duty Gear & Brakes with 29 Main Alaskan Airhawks 8.50x10 nose tire Extended Rear Baggage Ashby Glare shield (Upholstered) RMD Wing Tips w/ Landing Lights Heavy Duty Abrasion Boots BAS Front Seat Belts / Harnesses BAS Rear Seat Belts / Harnesses Rieff Engine Preheater New 20 Knot Airspeed Indicator EDM 700-6C w/ OAT / Oil Temp FS 450 Fuel Flow Computer Low Vacuum Warning Light Vertical Card Compass Prop Balance 3100 Lb. Gross Weight STC Refurbishing R&R glass New 4 Color Polyurethane Paint R&R Fasteners and Camlocks R&R New Leather Interior Cover Interior Plastic w/ Ultra leather R&R Concorde Battery RG24-15 Install new fuel sump drains Install new fuel hoses Install new breather tubes Install 216CW vacuum pump R/R CHT probe R/R L/H & R/H elevator fairings R/R tail cone R/R L/H & R/H stabilizer fairings R/R L/H & R/H gear leg fairings R/R L/H & R/H upper gear leg fairings R/R pilot and copilot seat rails R/R cowling shock mounts R/R step treads R/R baggage door seal R/R L/H & R/H door window moldings R/R cabin door seals Install Aerquip quick drain R/R tail beacon w/ strobe Install Precise Air Flow Vents Install Rosen sun visors New Exterior McKinnon cockpit cover & Interior McKinnon Sunscreens R/R exhaust stacks and muffler Install GAMS Sair cockpit organizer Avionics Conversion PS Engineering 8000 Audio Panel All New Antennas Dual (2) Garmin 530W/WAAS (Subsequently upgraded to 650/750s) Garmin GTX 327 Transponder Stec 50 Auto Pilot w/ GPSS Steering Aspen Pro 1000+ All New Metal Silk Screened Panels Airspeed, Altimeter, VSI, Attitude Gyro Reconditioned New Ring Lighting New Gyro Plumbing & Pump Installed Avidyne TAS 600 Traffic Advisory System Displayed on 530s All New Circuit Breakers Avionics Master Installed New Vacuum Warning Light System and Vacuum Gauge Install New Clock Additional Equipment / Options Built in Bose Plug In all Four Seats plus Standard Jacks, Cell Phone Jack Cessna Options: Extended baggage compartment Baggage compartment clothes hangars Factory chart lights Tinted glass all around Pilot Articulating Seat Pilot / Co Pilot Headrests Factory Under Wing Courtesy Lights Rudder Trim Strobes Alternate Static Air Long Range Fuel 88 Gallons (Wet Wing) Factory Flow Through Cabin Air Ventilation Horizontal Stabilizer Abrasion Boots Cowling Grilles Chrome Nose Spinner External 28 Volt Ground Service
Modifications
Peterson Full King Katmai Conversion with Canard and Extended Wing Tips Heavy Duty Gear and Brakes (see above detail of Peterson conversion in "Description" Section)
Avionics
Built in Bose Plug for all 4 Seats plus Standard Jacks, Cell Phone Jack EDM700
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna 182Q SKYLANE lands versus other Cessna 182Q SKYLANE listings on fyiAero.
Price
99th pct$550k · 99th percentile of 14 listings
Airframe time
8th pct1,407 hours total (TTAF) · 8th percentile of 13 listings
Engine time
46th pct647 hours since new · 46th 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 | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182Q SKYLANE |
| Serial Number | 18267211 |
| Registration # | N324RH |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | 7B2 |
Airframe
| Total Time | 1,407 |
|---|---|
| Range | 800 NM |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 3,100 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 1,980 lb |
| Useful Load | 1,120 lb |
| STOL | Yes |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 88 gal |
| Auxiliary Fuel Tank | Yes |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO550D14BR |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | 833237-R |
| Engine Horsepower | 300 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 647 SNEW |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2008 |
| Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul | 1353 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | D3A34C401 |
| Prop Time | 78.4 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Multi-Function Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | ASPEN AVIONICS EV1000 |
|---|---|
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 750 |
| GPS 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 650 |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX327 |
| Auto Pilot | Yes |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | S-TEC SYSTEM 50 |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Active Traffic | Yes |
| Terrain Warning System | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Built in Bose Plug for all 4 Seats plus Standard Jacks, Cell Phone Jack EDM700 |
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | Peterson Full King Katmai Conversion with Canard and Extended Wing Tips Heavy Duty Gear and Brakes (see above detail of Peterson conversion in "Description" Section) |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2008 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Fresh annual October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
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.
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