1978 Cessna R182RG SkylaneSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1978 Cessna R182RG Skylane (N9869C) presents as a well-maintained retractable-gear single with a fresh engine overhaul, offering a compelling balance of performance and operating efficiency. The airframe shows 6,439.2 total hours, while the Lycoming O-540-J3C5D engine has only 912.1 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) against a 2,000-hour TBO. The McCauley propeller also carries 912.1 hours since overhaul (SOH), indicating synchronized maintenance. Avionics include a Garmin GPS 400W navigator paired with dual Bendix King KX-155 nav/coms (one with glideslope), a PS Engineering audio panel, and a modern Garmin GTX 345 transponder with ADS-B In/Out capability - making it IFR-ready.

The aircraft features practical upgrades like LED nav/strobe lights, a standby vacuum pump, rudder trim, and a 74-gallon fuel capacity for extended range. Maintenance documentation appears thorough with complete engine, prop, and airframe logs available. The exterior condition is rated 7.5/10 with a serviceable 3/10 interior. Marketed as a solid family airplane with faster cruise speeds than fixed-gear counterparts, this Skylane RG offers a cost-effective step up from a Cessna 172 while maintaining manageable operating expenses. The seller notes CAP radios/antennae are excluded from the sale.