1979 Cessna 182Q SkylaneSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1979 Cessna 182Q Skylane (N97159) presents an opportunity for buyers seeking a solid foundation aircraft with recent maintenance and desirable features. With 6,320 total hours on the airframe and 1,442 hours SMOH on its Continental O-470-U engine (230 HP, 2,000-hour TBO), the aircraft benefits from a recent June 2024 annual inspection and complete, consecutive logs. The 182Q configuration includes practical upgrades like a 3-blade Hartzell prop, wet wing fuel tanks (88-gallon capacity), and a predominantly dry-climate history that has preserved its eye-catching exterior paint (rated 7/10). The panel features IFR-capable avionics including a Garmin GNS430 GPS/NAV/COM, dual uAvionix CGR30P electronic flight instruments, and ADS-B compliance, though the Cessna 300A autopilot is noted as inoperative.

The aircraft's useful load of 1,044.4 lbs supports its four-place cabin (interior rated 7/10), while additional equipment includes LED lighting, wingtip strobes, and four-point shoulder harnesses. Its history includes only a minor 1993 taxi incident, and it has been hangared during ownership. Based at KLEX in Lexington, Kentucky, this Skylane combines practical utility with room for further upgrades, making it an attractive option for pilots seeking a proven airframe with recent maintenance attention.