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1978 Cessna R182RG SkylaneSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Portland, OR, USA

This is a well-maintained 1978 Cessna 182RG Skylane, registration N7571T, with a total airframe time of 5,865.5 hours and approximately 350 hours since major overhaul on its Lycoming O-540-J3C5D 235 HP engine. It comes with a fresh February 2026 annual inspection, and the engine recently underwent a precautionary disassembly following a metal-in-filter finding, which included replacing the camshaft and lifters, refurbishing all cylinders, and a full top-end inspection; compressions are reported as excellent. The aircraft has a known damage history: a right main landing gear collapse in July 2014 due to a landing gear actuator drive shaft...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
182 Skylane
Model
R182RG Skylane
Tail #
N7571T
Serial #
R18200040

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,865.5 hrs
Engine 1 Time
350 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete airframe, engine, and propeller logs available for review
Inspection Status
Annual: February 2026 (next due 02/2027); Pitot-Static / Transponder / Altimeter (91.411/91.413) current through September 2026

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W - WAAS GPS/NAV/COM

Comms

BendixKing KX 155 - secondary NAV/COM

AP

Genesys S-TEC 55X - S-TEC autopilot

Audio

NAT AMS 42F - NAT audio selector/intercom

ADSB

Appareo Stratus ESG - ESG ADS-B Out transponder (STC SA04112CH)

PFD

Garmin G5 - electronic attitude indicator

EMS

J.P. Instruments EDM 700 - J.P. engine monitor

otherAvionics

Electronics International VA 1A - voltammeter

Additional Equipment

Electrical System

Electronics International VA 1A - voltammeter

Charging System

Appareo Stratus USB Charger

ELT

ELT with fresh battery, current through February 2027

Restraint System

STC'd restraint system assemblies (SA1474GL)

External Load Mount

Fidelitad External Load Mount - installed per STC #02439SE

Cargo Load Mount

Fidelitad External Load Mount installed per STC #02439SE

Fire Extinguisher

Fire extinguisher installed

USB Charger

Appareo Stratus USB charger

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
6/10
Interior Year
2021
Paint Rating
6/10
Paint Year
2019
Interior Notes
Original-style four-place interior; refreshed panel overlays and glareshield (2021)
Exterior Notes
Serviceable paint with age-appropriate wear; belly chemically stripped and repainted 2019

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-540-J3C5D
Engine Power
235 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley B2D34C214-B two-blade constant speed

Asking Price

$134,900

Aircraft Location

Portland, OR, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 7, 2026: $134,900(-$10,000) - controller

May 20, 2026: $144,900(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane

May 4, 2026: $154,900 - trade-a-plane

+3 more price changes

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First Seen: Apr 28, 2026

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Asking Price

$134,900