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1978 Cessna 182RG SkylaneSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Lancaster, TX, USA

This 1981 Cessna 182RG Skylane II, registered as N3242C, presents a well-maintained airframe with 2,000 hours total time and is equipped with a fresh Pen Yan Aero remanufactured Lycoming O-540-J3C5D engine showing 100 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft has a fresh annual inspection with no squawks and complete, continuous logs with no damage history. It features a three-blade McCauley constant-speed propeller with 500 hours since new.

The aircraft's panel is dominated by a modern Garmin glass cockpit installation, including a G3X system with a 10.5-inch touchscreen primary flight display, GNX-375 for GPS navigation with ADS-B In/Out...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
182 Skylane
Model
182RG Skylane
Tail #
N3242C
Serial #
Not Listed

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,240 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,000 hrs
Engine 1 Time
200 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
500 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Complete logs from day one with no damage history
Inspection Status
Fresh annual, no squawks

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNX-375 - GPS/Transponder ADS-B In/Out, WAAS/LPV-Capable

Comms

Garmin GNC-255A - Nav/Com 1 VOR/LOC/ILS, Com

Autopilot

Garmin GMC-507 - Autopilot Controller, Roll Pitch Servos

PFD

Garmin GDU-470 - G3X Integrated Flight System with Touchscreen Primary Flight Display, Standby PFD

EMS/EIS

Garmin GEA-24 - Engine Analyzer, Digital engine monitoring integrated through G3X

ADS-B Out

Garmin GNX-375 - ADS-B Out via

ADS-B In

Garmin GNX-375 - ADS-B via

Additional Equipment

Audio System

Modern audio panel and intercom wiring harness

Lighting

LED nav, landing, and taxi light conversion

Electrical System

Updated circuit breakers and custom laser-etched panel layout, Dual USB power ports and panel-mount power interface

Connectivity

Bluetooth connectivity for flight-plan transfer and weather overlay

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2023
Interior Notes
Beautifully preserved and upgraded inside and out, refinished in classic tan and gray tones with new side panels and carpet, all seats in excellent condition with no rips or wear
Exterior Notes
Excellent condition, always hangared, paint rates easily 9/10

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O-540-J3C5D
Engine Power
235 HP
Propeller Model
Three-blade McCauley constant-speed prop

Asking Price

$245,000

Aircraft Location

Lancaster, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 25, 2025: $245,000(-$15,000) - trade-a-plane

Aug 6, 2025: $260,000(-$25,000) - trade-a-plane

Jul 30, 2025: $285,000(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: May 23, 2025

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$245,000