CESSNA 182 For Sale

Find Cessna 182s For Sale

The high-wing, piston-single Cessna 182 for sale on Controller.com is one of the most popular general-aviation aircraft ever built. Also known as the “Cessna Skylane,” this light-utility plane is valued for its dependability, strong payload capacity, and versatility. For many pilots and aircraft owners, the Cessna 182 also represents the logical step up from the Cessna 172 Skyhawk because it offers greater range, payload capacity, and speed that define Cessna’s piston single aircraft lineup.

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Cessna 182T Skylane

What To Know Before Buying A Cessna 182 Skylane

Cessna introduced the Cessna 182 in 1956 in response to demand for a Cessna 180 variant with a tricycle landing gear system. With over 23,000 Cessna 182 units built, the Cessna 182 remains a common choice for both individual owners and flight schools seeking a proven, efficient piston-single platform.

Over the years, Cessna has evolved the plane with such features as a swept tail, a wider fuselage, and retractable gear. Cessna 182 variants available on the market over the decades include the 182A in 1957—the first 182 version to add the “Skylane” name. Cessna 182 halted production in 1986 but resumed it in 1996 with the 182S. The Turbo Skylane T182T debuted in 2001 and remained in production until 2013. In 2022, Cessna reintroduced the Turbo Skylane with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics and a 235-horsepower (175-kilowatt) Lycoming TIO-540-AK1A engine equipped with a Hartzell turbocharger.

Cessna offers both Skylane variants in numerous color configurations and with up to four ergonomically designed seats, wraparound windows, dual LED landing and recognition lights, and a 200-pound (91-kilogram) baggage capacity. Upgrades added in 2024 include headset jacks at each seat, an all-black instrument panel, and an adjustable, rotating cockpit center armrest.

At this writing, the Cessna 182 for-sale lineup on Controller.com includes the 182 Skylane Amphibian, 182P Skylane, 182Q Skylane, 182R Skylane, 182S Skylane, 182T Skylane, and R182RG Skylane. Check back often, as listings are continuously updated.

Cessna 182T & Turbo 182T Comparisons

Buyers evaluating their Cessna 182 for-sale options on Controller.com will find both Skylane variants offer short-runway takeoffs and landings, but the Turbo 182T will also provide higher-altitude capability and an enhanced climb rate. Pilots appreciate the Turbo 182T’s ability to climb to 20,000 feet (6,096 meters) at 1,040 feet per minute (317 meters per minute), which is yet another upgrade vs. the 182T’s 18,100-ft (5,517-m) service ceiling and 924-fpm (282-mpm) climb rate.

Thanks to its more powerful engine compared to the 182T’s 230-HP (172-kW) Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5 power plant, the Turbo 182T is also regarded as an outstanding option for traversing mountainous regions and flying in hot conditions.

Listings on Controller.com often include both Cessna 182 and Cessna Turbo 182 Skylane configurations, allowing buyers to evaluate airframe times, engine hours, and avionics upgrades side by side before purchase.

Where To Buy & Finance Cessna 182 Aircraft 

Explore Controller.com to find new and used Cessna aircraft for sale, including Cessna 182 variants like the 182 Skylane, 182P, 182Q, 182S, and 182T, and Turbo 182 variants like the Turbo 182T Skylane. If you have a particular Cessna 182 in mind, visit CurrencyAir for easy access to a network of lenders and some of the aviation industry’s most competitive rates and longest terms.