Cessna 182L SkylaneSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This Cessna 182L Skylane (N3148R) presents as a robust backcountry-capable aircraft with significant upgrades for rugged operations. The airframe shows 3,100 total hours, with a Lycoming engine showing 285 hours since major overhaul in 2019, paired with a 3-blade McCauley propeller at 280 hours since overhaul. Notable bush modifications include Alaska bush wheels (8.5x6 mains, 6x6 nose with air glass nose fork), big brakes, vortex generators, and both Cessna and Acorn welding firewall beef-up kits recently installed. The aircraft received a complete strip and repaint in 2016, with an Airtex interior refresh in 2017 and BAS seatbelts from 2010.

Equipped for extended operations, this 182L features long-range fuel capacity, Selkirk extended baggage, and a useful load of 1,000 lbs. The panel includes a Sky Beacon for ADS-B Out compliance, while maintenance highlights include an overhauled engine mount (2019), rear spar kit eliminating recurring ADs, and an EarthX battery. The seller emphasizes the aircraft's recent cross-country capability, having flown from California to Wisconsin for tunnel repairs and reinforcement installations, stating it's ready for backcountry strips. With four seats and IFR-capable avionics, this example combines utility with recent heavy maintenance.