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1978 Cessna R182RG SkylaneSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

This 1978 Cessna R182RG Skylane, registered as ZK-MPE, is a highly capable IFR-approved aircraft that has recently undergone a comprehensive 3.5-year restoration, resulting in a new Certificate of Airworthiness issued in August 2023. With a total airframe time of 4,149 hours, the aircraft is noted for having no damage history and being fully corrosion-proofed. A significant highlight is the Lycoming O-540-J3C5D engine, which was overhauled in May 2023 and has only run 57 hours since, leaving over 1,900 hours of operational life remaining. The aircraft is fully compliant with all SIDs and CAPs inspections, making it a turnkey solution for a...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
182 Skylane
Model
R182RG Skylane
Tail #
ZK-MPE

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Training, Cargo, Passenger, Utility, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,149 hrs
Engine 1 Time
57 hrs (SOH)
Prop 1 Time
694 hrs (SOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logbook History
Inspection Status
Airworthy - Yes

Avionics

PFD

Aspen EFD-2000 MAX - MAX Dual Screens (PFD/MFD).+1

MFD

Aspen EFD-2000 MAX - MAX Dual Screens (PFD/MFD).+1

AP

Trio Pro-Pilot - featuring Altitude Hold

Comms

Garmin GNC-255 - VHF NAV-COM and VHF COM

Audio

Garmin GMA-340 - Audio ICS

ADSB

Garmin GX-375 - Transponder

Additional Equipment

DME

Bendix-King KN-64 - DME

ELT

Artex ME-406 - ELT

Carburetor Air Temperature Gauge

Carb Air Temp Gauge

Fuselage Cover

Stabilizer Abrasion Boots

Tinted Windows

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Ivory/Cream theme featuring original upholstery in tidy condition. Articulating pilot seat with crew shoulder harnesses and gold sheepskin seat covers. Gold vinyl and fabric accents complemented by grey carpeting. Extended baggage area with a baggage net, 4-place intercom jacks, and opening LH/RH windows
Exterior Notes
Overall White base with a tidy accent trim of Red, Light Grey, and Dark Grey

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-540-J3C5D
Propeller Model
McCAULEY

Asking Price

$230,717

Aircraft Location

Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 10, 2026: $230,717(+$4,019) - controller

Jul 1, 2026: $226,698 - controller

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First Seen: Jul 1, 2026

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Asking Price

$230,717