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$226,698
$226,698 + GST = USD $260,703 (GST applies to buyers in New Zealand)
Aircraft Location:Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
Seller Information
View Seller InformationDennis Thompson International Limited
Contact:Dennis Thompson
Phone:+64 9 298 6249
Papakura, New Zealand
General
Year
1978
Manufacturer
Model
Condition
Used
Registration #
ZK-MPE
Description
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 buyer seeking a well-maintained, high-performance cross-country machine.
Low Engine Hours: Only 57 hours since a complete overhaul in May 2023.2
Restoration: Completed a 3.5-year restoration process with a new C of A as of August 2023.
Protection: Airframe is fully corrosion-proofed with no known corrosion.
Compliance: Fully IFR approved and current with all SIDs and CAPs inspections.
History: Features a complete logbook history and no previous damage history.
Airframe
Total Time
4,149
Engine
Engine 1 Make/Model
LYCOMING O-540-J3C5D
Engine 1 Time
57 SOH
Engine TBO
2000
Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul
1943
Props
Prop Manufacturer
MCCAULEY
Number of Blades
2
Prop Notes
Propeller: McCauley Two-Blade propeller with 694 hours since overhaul; next 5-year inspection due November 2026.
Avionics
Avionics/Radios
Primary Display: Aspen EFD-2000 MAX Dual Screens (PFD/MFD).+1
Autopilot: Trio Pro-Pilot Autopilot featuring Altitude Hold.
Navigation & Communication: Garmin GNC-255 VHF NAV-COM and Garmin GTR-225 VHF COM.
Audio & Transponder: Garmin GMA-340 Audio ICS and Garmin GX-375 Transponder.
Additional Tools: Bendix-King KN-64 DME, Artex ME-406 ELT, and a Carb Air Temp Gauge.
Additional Equipment
Additional Equipment
Add-ons: Includes a fuselage cover, stabilizer abrasion boots, and tinted windows.
Exterior
Exterior Notes
Paint: Overall White base with a tidy accent trim of Red, Light Grey, and Dark Grey.
Interior
Interior Notes
Color Palette: Ivory/Cream theme featuring original upholstery in tidy condition.
Seating: Articulating pilot seat with crew shoulder harnesses and gold sheepskin seat covers.
Finishing: Gold vinyl and fabric accents complemented by grey carpeting.
Convenience: Extended baggage area with a baggage net, 4-place intercom jacks, and opening LH/RH windows
Inspection Status
Airworthy
Yes
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