This 1975 Cessna 182P Skylane Is a Heavily Updated, All-Around ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

1975 Cessna 182P Skylane [Courtesy: Mike Stanko]

Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.

Today’s Top Pick is a 1975 Cessna 182P Skylane.

For several decades the Cessna 182 Skylane had been an ideal step-up aircraft for pilots who want a boost in power and performance over the trainers used in their flying clubs but do not necessarily want the added complexity of retractable landing gear. The 182 offers an impressive combination of cruise speed, climb and short-field capability that is a good fit for pilots who want to travel at a respectable pace and in comfort.

Today’s aircraft for sale is a good example of how an older airframe can be upgraded to function almost like a new version.

Because Cessna built many 182s, there usually are a lot of them for sale. Shoppers typically can find models that suit their needs, whether they want a time capsule aircraft with 40-year-old avionics or one that has been updated to look and function more like an example manufactured during the last few years.

This 1975 Cessna 182 has 2,674 hours on the airframe, 429.9 hours since overhaul on its 330 hp Continental IO-550 D24B engine, and 85.5 hours since new on its MT propeller. The aircraft is equipped with a Horton STOL kit and was repainted in 2015.

The panel includes a Garmin GMA 340 audio panel, GTN 750 GPS/nav/com, GDL 88, GTX 345 transponder, GNC 225A com radio, G500 display, GDU 620 dual display, GDC 74A air data computer, GRS 77 heading reference unit, GMU 44 magnetometer, GTP 59 outside air temperature probe, and S-Tec 55X autopilot.

Pilots looking for an all-around strong performing step-up aircraft with four seats and a full range of modern upgrades should consider this 1975 CEssna 182P Skylane, which is available for $365,000 on AircraftForSale.

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