This 1978 Cessna 182Q Skylane (N162BJ) presents as a well-equipped, high-performance aircraft with significant upgrades. The airframe shows 4,422.2 total hours, while its 300HP Air Plains IO-550D conversion engine has 1,780 hours since its factory-new installation in February 2004. The aircraft features Flint auxiliary tip tanks extending its range with 98 gallons of usable fuel, complemented by a Hartzell 3-blade propeller overhauled concurrently with the engine.

The avionics suite is modern and IFR-capable, featuring dual Garmin G5 displays (attitude indicator and HSI), a Garmin GNS-530 WAAS GPS, Century 2000 autopilot with GPSS, and ADS-B Out via an Appareo Stratus ESG transponder. Additional equipment includes a Reiff engine heater, EDM JPI 700 engine monitor, and TCAS system. The exterior retains its original paint with some minor cracking and flaking, while the interior combines original side panels with upgraded memory foam seats and a new instrument panel.

Maintenance records are complete, including documentation of wing rivet repairs from 2003. The aircraft carries a useful load of 874 lbs and has current FAR 91.411/413 certifications valid through February 2026. With its powerful engine conversion, extended range capability, and modern avionics, this Skylane is configured for serious cross-country flying.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 530W - WAAS GPS/Com/Nav 1

Comms

Narco MK 12D - MK Com/Nav (inop)

Century 2000 - Autopilot with GPSS

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - GMA Audio Panel

ADS-B Out

Appareo Stratus ESG - ESG Transponder for ADS-B Out

PFD

Garmin G5 - Attitude Indicator

MFD

Garmin G5 - HSI

EMS/EIS

JPI EDM 700 - EDM JPI Engine Monitor

Traffic

Ryan TCAD 9900 - TCAD TCAS

Additional Equipment

Engine Conversion

Air Plains IO-550 - 300HP STC

Fuel System

Flint Tip Tanks - Aux

Chronometer

Davtron M877 - Chronometer

Engine Heater

Reiff - Engine Heater

Audio Player

Avionics Innovations AICD II - AICD II Audio Player

Intercom

Symphony - Intercom

Tachometer

Horizon Instruments - Digital Tachometer

Fuel Flow Computer

Shadin - Fuel Flow Computer

Wheel Pants

Flap Gap Seals

Safety Harnesses

Dual Shoulder Harnesses

Avionics Master Switch

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes: The interior features original side panels, with upgraded memory foam seats for enhanced comfort. The carpet is in good condition, showing some stains and signs of use but no rips or tears. The instrument panel is new and in exceptional condition. The baggage compartment has a noticeable crack in the plastic, but remains functional.

Exterior Notes: The paint is original and retains a nice shine when polished. There are some visible cracks, and a few minor areas of paint flaking along the leading edges. Overall, the paint is in decent condition and still presents well.