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1972 Cessna 182P SkylaneSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Libertyville, IL, USA

This 1972 Cessna 182P Skylane, registration N42WD, is an exceptionally well-equipped aircraft that has been thoughtfully upgraded for backcountry operations. It features the proven Peterson 260 horsepower STC conversion on the Continental IO-470-F27 engine, which has 407.5 hours since major overhaul (STOH) against a 1,500-hour TBO, and most recently showed strong compressions. The airframe total time is 3,999.4 hours, and the McCauley two-blade propeller has 704.8 hours since overhaul. The aircraft is IFR capable, has no known damage history, and just completed a fresh annual inspection in March 2026.

This Katmai 260 SE/STOL conversion is...

Year
1972
Make
Cessna
Series
182 Skylane
Model
182P Skylane
Tail #
N42WD
Serial #
18261403

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Backcountry, Utility, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,167.93 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,999.4 hrs
Engine 1 Time
407.5 hrs
Prop 1 Time
704.8 hrs (SOH)
Logbook Status
Complete logs
Inspection Status
Annual inspection completed 03/2026

Avionics

PFD

Garmin G5 - Primary Flight Display

GPS

Garmin GNS 530W - GNS GPS

AP

Century 2000 - Autopilot with electric auto-trim, altitude hold and preselect

Transponder

Garmin GTX 330 - GTX Transponder

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Audio Panel

EMS

JPI 700 - JPI Engine Monitor

ADSB

ADS-B Equipped

Additional Equipment

STOL Modification

Peterson 260HP - Conversion STC, KATMAI SE/STOL

Wing Extension

ART R1582 - ART Wing Extensions STC increasing wingspan by 37.74 inches

Harnesses

BAS Harnesses

Windows

Bubble windows

Sun Visors

Rosen sun visors

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
1972
Paint Year
1972
Interior Notes
New cargo area interior panels 03/2026
Exterior Notes
KATMAI 260 SE/STOL

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
IO-470-F27
Engine Power
260 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley 2A34C66

Asking Price

$219,000

Aircraft Location

Libertyville, IL, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Apr 28, 2026: $219,000(-$26,000) - controller

Mar 19, 2026: $245,000 - controller

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First Seen: Mar 19, 2026

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Asking Price

$219,000