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1981 Cessna 182R SkylaneSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Big Spring, TX, USA

This 1981 Cessna 182R Skylane, serial number 18267810, presents as a well-maintained, low-time example with 2,540 hours total time on the airframe. It is IFR-ready and described as well suited for reliable cross-country operations. The aircraft has a fresh annual inspection completed in January 2026 with all ADs complied with and no deferred maintenance or airworthiness discrepancies. Its airframe history includes professionally documented repairs to the vertical stabilizer and rudder following tail damage from another aircraft.

Power is supplied by a Continental O-470U engine with 1,100 hours since major overhaul, and the aircraft is...

Year
1981
Make
Cessna
Series
182 Skylane
Model
182R Skylane
Serial #
18267810

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,540 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,100 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
75 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs
Inspection Status
Fresh January 2026 annual inspection completed with all ADs complied with and no airworthiness discrepancies

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 530W - GNS WAAS GPS with LPV approaches and terrain awareness

Comms

TKM MX-385 - TKM digital NAV/COM and installed DME for strong IFR redundancy and legacy approach capability

AP

Cessna Nav-O-Matic 300 - Factory autopilot with altitude hold

ADSB

Appareo Stratus ESG - ESG ADS-B In/Out transponder

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
O470U
Engine Power
230 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley D2A34C203-BC

Asking Price

$230,000

Aircraft Location

Big Spring, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Mar 16, 2026: $230,000(-$24,000) - controller

Feb 6, 2026: $254,000(-$30,000) - controller

Jan 11, 2026: $284,000 - controller

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First Seen: Jan 11, 2026

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Asking Price

$230,000