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1978 Cessna R182RG SkylaneSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Pikeville, KY, USA

This 1978 Cessna R182RG Skylane, registered as N2257R, presents a compelling opportunity with its low total airframe time of 2,454 hours. Its Continental O-540-J3C5D engine has only 283 hours since major overhaul, with approximately 1,700 hours remaining until its 2,000-hour TBO, a feature that qualifies the aircraft for favorable finance rates. The seller notes there is no known damage history, with the exterior paint and interior upholstery both in excellent condition, though the interior styling reflects the aircraft's era.

Performance for this model is highlighted with a cruise speed of 140-145 KTAS, a fuel burn of approximately 12-13...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
182 Skylane
Model
R182RG Skylane
Tail #
N2257R
Serial #
number18200582Total

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational, Business
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,050 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,454 hrs
Engine 1 Time
283 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Comprehensive Log Book Summary Is Available Under The Documents Tab Of This Ad Posting. Logs Are Available Upon Request.
Inspection Status
Inspection Expiry: May 31, 2025

Avionics

Comms

King - 2x COM Radios, Nav-Com Glideslope, ADF

Audio

King KMA-24 - Audio Panel (2x)

GPS

King KN-74 - RNAV (in/op)

AP

Century Autopilot

Additional Equipment

Dual Controls

Dual-controls

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8/10
Interior Year
1978
Paint Rating
8/10
Interior Notes
Serviceable Paint And Interior Condition. (Interior Upholstery Presents Well, Though Styling Reflects Its Era.)
Exterior Notes
No known damage history. Excellent paint condition.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
O-540-J3C5D

Asking Price

$159,900

Aircraft Location

Pikeville, KY, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Mar 19, 2026: $159,900 - controller

Mar 4, 2026: $159,900(+$9,900) - trade-a-plane

Nov 29, 2025: $150,000 - aircraftforsale

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First Seen: Nov 29, 2025

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Asking Price

$159,900