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1963 Cessna 182F SkylaneSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Gig Harbor, WA, USA

This 1963 Cessna 182F Skylane, registration N3254U, is a backcountry-capable, fixed-gear platform with a strong foundation for adventure flying. The airframe has logged 3,390.7 total time, and the aircraft is powered by a fuel-injected Continental IO-470-L that was overhauled in October 2025 with approximately 24.7 hours since major overhaul. It features Flint tip tanks, a 1,022 lb useful load, and a max gross weight of 2,800 lbs. The propeller has 690 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft is equipped for VFR flight with ADS-B out and has been hangar-kept with long-term ownership by the same owner since 1980.

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Year
1963
Make
Cessna
Series
182 Skylane
Model
182F Skylane
Tail #
N3254U
Serial #
Not Listed

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Backcountry, Utility, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
1,022 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,390.7 hrs
Engine 1 Time
26 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
690 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Annual due November 1, 2026. Transponder cert due 7-2028.

Avionics

ADSB

ADSB out

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7/10
Paint Rating
5/10
Interior Notes
Approx. 7/10
Exterior Notes
Approx. 5/10 - clean, presentable, honest utility condition. Red and white with polished leading edges.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
IO-470-L

Asking Price

$159,000

Aircraft Location

Gig Harbor, WA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 19, 2026: $159,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jun 19, 2026

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Asking Price

$159,000