A 230-hp four-seater with 1,000+ lb useful load and a 145-knot cruise — one of the most practical singles ever built. AirMart handles selection, prebuy inspection, valuation, financing, and closing, nationwide from our Lexington facility.
Most marketplaces stop at the listing. We walk you through model selection, condition assessment, negotiation, and closing, then file the FAA paperwork so the only thing left for you is the first flight.
Browse the InventorySix things move the price, the safety, and the cost of ownership. We review every one of them during a prebuy inspection — here's what actually matters.
Hours since the factory drive resale and wear. Low-time frames under 3,000 TTAF run $20k–$40k over 6,000-hour equivalents.
High time isn't a disqualifier — we've brokered 182s from 800 to 8,000+ TTAF, and the well-kept high-timers often beat neglected low-timers.
These engines carry a 2,000-hour TBO. Under 500 SMOH is the safest buy and commands a $30k–$50k premium.
Check compressions (70/80+), oil analysis trends, and borescope records. Many engines fly safely past TBO with proper monitoring — just budget for it.
Panels range from 1980s six-packs to Garmin G1000 glass. IFR glass with WAAS GPS, autopilot, and ADS-B adds $40k–$80k.
ADS-B has been required for most controlled airspace since January 2020 — verify it. Older panels may need $10k–$30k to reach modern IFR.
Comb logbooks and FAA records for gear-ups, hard landings, and wing strikes — repaired or not, they affect value.
Corrosion is the silent killer, especially near coasts. A real prebuy pulls panels to inspect spars, tail cone, and belly skin.
Missing logs cut resale 15%–20%. The 182 carries recurring ADs, including wing-spar strap inspections on older frames.
We review the last three annuals. Minimal squawks signal attentive ownership; pages of deferred items signal trouble.
Cosmetics don't touch airworthiness, but tired paint and worn interiors can swing perceived value $15k–$25k.
Budget $15k–$25k for a full repaint and $5k–$10k for interior. Some buyers prefer this route — pay less, finish to taste.
The Skylane has evolved since 1956. Each variant carries different performance, panel, and price implications — here's how to read them, with live AirMart listings where we have them.
The original: 230 hp, constant-speed prop, and a higher useful load than the 172. Fuel injection arrived with the 1996 restart; factory glass followed in the 2000s.
Typical Range$50k – $500k+Carbureted Continental O-470 with traditional six-pack instruments. Appeals to pilots who like mechanical systems; plan for ADS-B and GPS to fly IFR.
Typical Range$70k – $400kA carbureted Continental O-470 Skylane from the late-'70s run — plentiful, well-supported, and a favorite base for owners who want a proven airframe to modernize with glass and ADS-B.
Typical Range$70k – $300kThe 1996 restart introduced fuel injection (Lycoming IO-540), better corrosion protection, an updated interior, and factory Garmin support. Early glass panels command a premium.
Typical Range$100k – $350kGarmin G1000 glass with synthetic vision, terrain awareness, and integrated engine monitoring. The pick for buyers wanting the latest tech.
Typical Range$70k – $350kA turbo holds sea-level power up high — built for mountain ops and hot-and-high airports. Available in fixed-gear (T182T) and retractable (TR182) forms, expect 10%–15% over a non-turbo equivalent.
Typical Range$150k – $350kUsed 182s span $50k to $500k+. It's one of the most actively traded singles in general aviation — and right now the sweet spot sits in the middle.
Where the action is: the $150k–$250k band — restart-era 182S and 182T aircraft with IFR panels, mid-time engines, and clean logs. Well-kept examples with 3,000–4,000 TTAF, IFR GPS, and autopilot trade consistently in that range.
Engine time moves price the most — sub-500 SMOH adds $30k+. Avionics retrofits add $40k–$80k; documented damage trims 10%–15%.
Plan on roughly $15k–$30k a year depending on how much you fly and where you keep it. Some costs are fixed whether you fly 50 hours or 200.
Clean inspections land low; findings can add $2k–$10k+. Use an A&P who knows Cessna singles.
Driven by pilot time, hull value, and rating. An instrument rating and 182 time bring it down.
$200–$600/mo. Tiedown is cheaper but exposes paint and interior to weather and UV.
~14 gph at cruise on 100LL. A 100-hour year runs $8.4k–$9.8k in avgas alone.
Set aside toward a $40k–$50k overhaul at 2,000-hour TBO. ~$2k–$2.5k a year at 100 hours.
Oil changes, plugs, filters, and the small stuff over a typical flying year.
We work with aviation-specialized lenders to finance 182 purchases. Most buyers put 10%–20% down and finance the balance, with terms from 10 to 20 years depending on the aircraft's age and your profile.
Current rates run roughly 7%–9% APR for strong credit and aviation experience. Newer 182Ts qualify for longer terms and better rates, and putting 20% down often unlocks the best pricing.
Get pre-qualified before you shop — sellers take pre-approved buyers seriously, and you'll know your exact budget. We coordinate title searches, lien verification, and escrow throughout, and our relationships with AOPA Finance and Dorr Aviation Credit speed approvals.
Rated 4.8 / 5 by 155 clients. We guide the whole transaction — search to ownership transfer — not just hand you a listing.
We help you pick the right variant for your mission, assess condition against market standards, coordinate the prebuy with a qualified A&P, and negotiate on real findings.
Appraisals built on Vref, Aircraft Bluebook, and actual transaction data — so you know whether an asking price is fair or needs work.
We connect you with aviation lenders, review loan structures, and manage title and escrow so approvals land on schedule.
We work databases, broker networks, and private listings across the U.S. to find 182s that match your mission and budget.
From first inquiry to keys in hand we manage inspections, escrow, FAA registration, and clean title transfer. You focus on flying.
4144 Aviator Road, Lexington, Kentucky · Wheelchair-accessible · Open Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Call (859) 233-9399.
A selection of 182s available now through AirMart. Tap any aircraft for full specs, photos, and logbook details — or browse the complete inventory.
Classic Continental-powered Skylane with six-pack instruments — a well-kept entry point into 182 ownership.
View Aircraft ›Well-kept 182P for the pilot who prefers mechanical simplicity and proven Continental systems.
View Aircraft ›Exceptionally maintained IFR 182T — proven platform with modern Garmin G1000 glass and engine monitoring.
View Aircraft ›Naturally aspirated 182T with plenty of life left — a strong value in the post-restart Skylane market.
View Aircraft ›Free consultation on condition, value, and the right variant for your mission — no obligation, just straight answers from people who do this every day.
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