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1978 Cessna R182RG SkylaneSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Victoria, Australia

This 1978 Cessna R182RG Skylane, registered VH-KNZ, pairs the retractable-gear Skylane airframe with a notably modernized panel and a recently overhauled engine, positioning it as a capable IFR touring platform. Total airframe time stands at 5,877 hours, and the aircraft is based at YBGR in Bridgewater, Victoria, Australia. It is available at 270,222 USD and is described as airworthy with a very extensive recent annual inspection completed, with no damage history noted by the seller.

The powerplant is a Lycoming IO-540 configured under the Air Plains IO-540-AF1A5 260HP fuel-injected engine conversion, an aftermarket STC that the listing...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
182 Skylane
Model
R182RG Skylane
Tail #
VH-KNZ
Serial #
R18200130

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,192.7 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,877 hrs
Engine 1 Time
136 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
136 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
Very extensive recent annual inspection

Avionics

PFD

Garmin G5 PFD - Dual Electronic Flight Instruments

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - GFC Digital Autopilot

GPS

Garmin GNC 355 - GNC WAAS GPS/COM

Comms

Garmin GTR 225 - GTR COM

ADS-B In

Lynx NGT-9000 - ADS-B In/Out Transponder

ADSB

Lynx NGT-9000 - ADS-B In/Out Transponder

Additional Equipment

Wet Wing Conversion

Wet wing conversion eliminates the original fuel bladders for improved long-term ownership

Vacuum System Removal

Vacuum system removed providing a cleaner, lighter and more reliable avionics suite

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Neat four-seat leather interior in good overall condition
Exterior Notes
Finished in a classic green and cream Cessna colour scheme, the aircraft has timeless ramp appeal and presents as an honest, well-cared-for example

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
IO-540-AF1A5
Engine Power
260 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley B3D36C431

Asking Price

$270,222

Aircraft Location

Victoria, Australia

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 16, 2026: $270,222(-$926) - controller

Oct 7, 2026: $271,148(-$6,211) - controller

Sep 16, 2026: $277,359(+$5,093) - controller

+1 more price changes

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First Seen: Jul 22, 2026

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Asking Price

$270,222