1979 CESSNA TR182
Starts from the median asking price of 659 comparable CESSNA Single-Engine Piston listings ($229,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time +572 hr vs comps -1.1%
- Engine time +715 hr vs comps -2.1%
- Autopilot (uncommon in comps) +2.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | CESSNA TR182 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 4,251 hrs |
| Engine time | 1541 SMOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 327 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GNS-530W |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description No Damage History • Strong Compressions • Well-Maintained • Ready to Fly Exceptionally maintained 1979 Cessna TR182 Turbo Skylane RG offered as priorities shift toward family and time commitments. No damage or hail history with complete records since new. Ownership History: Original owner 1979-2021 (Las Vegas, NV). Second owner 2021-2024 (Bourne, TX). Current owner 2024-2026 (Mesa, AZ). This aircraft benefits from disciplined maintenance including frequent oil changes with clean analysis history, strong compressions, and continuous care. Well-equipped IFR platform with WAAS GPS, ADS-B, FlightStream connectivity, autopilot, and electronic engine monitoring. Service receipts from 1979 to 2026 meticulously kept in personalized aircraft tote bag. Very thorough documentation as aircraft has been exceptionally well cared for. Complete logbooks, no discrepancies. Fresh annual as of April 2026. Hangared at Falcon Field (KFFZ), Mesa Arizona. Aircraft times will vary slightly as it is still being flown. Detailed information package available upon request including all logbooks, photos, weight and balance, recent oil reports, and PDF supplements for the autopilot system, navigation, electronic engine monitor, and much more. Fresh annual. 4251 hours total time. Straight airframe with no known damage history. Original wrinkle-free firewall. No hail damage or hail dimples observed anywhere. Long history of hangar storage, no corrosion noted; long history of operation in the dry Southwest climate. Complete logbooks and records since new. Aileron & Flap Rigging Dialed-In 2025. Wing-Root Fuel Hoses Replaced 2025. Nose Landing Gear Hoses Replaced 2025. Shimmy Dampener Rebuilt (+ New Rod) 2026. New Goodyear Tires 2026. New Rapco Brake Linings 2026.
Modifications
Lycoming O-540-L3C5D turbocharged engine, approximately 1541 hours SMOH. Compressions mid to upper 70s with clean oil analysis history and methodical 25-30 hour oil change intervals. Oil consumption approximately 1 quart per 10 hours - exceptionally stable and consistent. Tempest Fine Wire Spark Plugs: 112.2 SNEW. Magnetos SMOH/Inspection: 61.4. McCauley constant speed propeller approximately 102 hours since overhaul (SPOH). Hydraulic power pack approximately 100 hours since overhaul/replacement. Exhaust Heat Exchanger Replaced 2024.
Avionics
Garmin GNS-530W WAAS GPS/NAV/COM (COM 1/NAV 1) Garmin GDL 88 (ADS-B In/Out + NEXRAD Weather) Garmin FlightStream 210 (Bluetooth Flight Plan Push & ForeFlight Traffic Display) Garmin GI-106A Glideslope Indicator Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel + Garmin Bluetooth Garmin GTX 327 Transponder S-Tec 30 Autopilot w/ GPSS & Altitude Hold Electronics International MVP-50 Glass Panel Engine Monitor RT-385 (COM 2/NAV 2) Electric Trim ELT (Battery Repl. 2025) Built-In Oxygen (4-Place) New/Upgraded Vernier Throttle Control New Vernier Propeller Control Custom Aluminum Instrument Panel Ram Ball Mount for Phone/Tablet
