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1978 Cessna 182RG SkylaneSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • New Cumberland, PA, USA

This 1978 Cessna 182RG Skylane (N9842C) presents as a well-maintained example with recent upgrades and a fresh annual inspection valid through June 2026. The airframe shows 3,194 total hours, while the Lycoming O-540-J3C5D engine and McCauley 2-blade propeller both have 1,270 hours since major overhaul. Notable features include a 1991 repaint in good condition, a completely refreshed leather interior with new carpet and soundproofing installed in November 2024, and long-range fuel tanks holding 78 gallons.

The aircraft is IFR-equipped with a Garmin GNS 430W GPS/NAV/COM (reconditioned by Garmin), a secondary Cessna RT385A NAV/COM, Garmin 327...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
182
Model
182RG Skylane
Tail #
N9842c
Serial #
R18200462

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,045 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,194 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,270 hrs
Prop 1 Time
1,270 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs Since New, Extensive Service Records
Inspection Status
Fresh Annual Due 6/2026

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W - GNS WAAS GPS Reconditioned by with GI 106 Indicator with Glide Slope

Comms

Cessna RT385A - NAV/COM with Glide Slope

Autopilot

Cessna 300A - Auto Pilot with Electric Trim

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - Auto Panel

ADS-B Out

Uavionix Tail Beacon - ADS-B Out

Transponder

Garmin GTX 327 - Transponder

Additional Equipment

Interior

New Leather Interior, New Carpet, New Side Panels, Sound Proofing Installed 11/2024

Exterior

Nice Paint, Stainless Steel Cowl Fasteners, Always Hangared

Fuel System

Long Range Fuel 78 Gals, Monarch Fuel Caps LH & RH Hinged Windows

Electrical

Dual Skylights, Wing Strobes, Electric Trim, 406 ELT, New Concord Battery Installed 1/2025

Instruments

MT 903 - Carb Temp Gauge, MT Clock with Dual USB Ports

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2024
Paint Year
1991
Interior Notes
New Leather Interior, New Carpet, New Side Panels, Sound Proofing Installed 11/2024
Exterior Notes
Nice Paint, Stainless Steel Cowl Fasteners, Always Hangared

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
0540-J3C5D
Engine Power
235 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley 2 Blade

Asking Price

$155,500

Aircraft Location

New Cumberland, PA, USA

Listing Details

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For Sale

Price History

Jul 1, 2025: $155,500(-$4,000) - trade-a-plane

May 10, 2025: $159,500(-$3,400) - trade-a-plane

Apr 20, 2025: $162,900 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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$155,500