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

This 1978 Cessna R182RG Skylane, registered as N3268C, presents with 5,921 total hours on the airframe and is equipped with a 235 HP Lycoming O-540-J3C5D engine showing 2,105 hours since its major overhaul by Air West Aircraft Engines in August 2000. The aircraft has just completed a November 2025 annual inspection, which reported excellent cylinder compressions ranging from 74 to 78 over its six cylinders. It is important to note the seller specifies a damage history and advises calling for details. The aircraft is IFR-capable and features a modernized panel centered on an Aspen Evolution PFD, complemented by a Garmin GNS430W WAAS GPS, an...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
182 Skylane
Model
R182RG Skylane
Tail #
N3268C
Serial #
R18200262

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,921 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2,105 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
1,305 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Complete and Consecutive Logs
Inspection Status
Recent November 2025 Annual Inspection

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W - IFR GPS/NAV/COM, GPS (mounted panel)

Comms

Garmin SL30 - NAV/COM

AP

S-TEC 30 - S-TEC Autopilot with ALT Hold GPSS

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - Audio Panel

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - ADS-B Out Transponder

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - ADS-B Out Transponder

PFD

Aspen EFD1000 Evolution - PFD

EMS

JPI EDM 700 - JPI Engine Monitor, Digital Tachometer, Analog EGT Gauge

Weather

WAAS Yes, LPV Yes

Traffic

Garmin GTX 345 - ADS-B Out Transponder

Additional Equipment

Vortex Generators

Vortex Generators (VGs)

Lighting

Whelen LED Strobes - LED NAV Lights, LED Landing Taxi Lights, Flashing Beacon

Sun Visors

Rosen Sun Visors

Interior

Beige Leather Interior, Rosen Sun Visors, Dual Toe Brakes, Dual Push-to-Talk Switches, Hobbs Meter, Aux. Power - Panel

Instruments

Davtron M800 - Vertical Card Compass, Digital Chronometer

Interior Features

Rosen Sun Visors, Leather Interior, Dual Toe Brakes, Dual Push-to-Talk Switches, Hobbs Meter, Avionics Master Switch, Aux. Power – Panel

Avionics Master Switch

Leather Interior

Dual Toe Brakes

Dual Push-to-Talk Switches

Hobbs Meter

Auxiliary Power

Aux. Power – Panel

Compass

Vertical Card Compass

Chronometer

Davtron M800 - Digital Chronometer

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7/10
Paint Rating
7/10
Paint Year
2010
Interior Notes
Beige Leather
Exterior Notes
Painted by Kracon Aircraft Refinishing – April 2010

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-540-J3C5D
Engine Power
235 HP
Propeller Model
2-Blade McCauley Prop

Asking Price

$129,900

Aircraft Location

Lexington, KY, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Mar 4, 2026: $129,900 - trade-a-plane

Mar 4, 2026: $129,900(-$10,000) - controller

Feb 10, 2026: $139,900 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Feb 10, 2026

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Asking Price

$129,900