Cessna · 1975–1976
Cessna 182P Skylane (1975-1976)
Specifications
Cruise
142KTAS
Range
620nm
Seats
4
Useful Load
1210lbs
Full-fuel payload
820lbs
Fuel Burn
12.5gph
Fuel Cap.
65gal
MPG
13.1mpg
Stall (Vs0)
48KIAS
T/O roll
710ft
Ldg roll
590ft
Power
230hp
Engine
piston single
Gear
Fixed
IFR
Yes
Category
certified
Pricing
Typical
$100k
Range
$72k – $145k
Annual all-in
~$15k/yr
All-in estimate at ~100 flying hours a year — fuel, annual inspection, engine reserve, insurance, and hangar. It scales with your actual hours, and insurance and hangar vary most by region and pilot.
Cost to own — estimate
Set your yearly hours and local fuel price. Fixed costs (insurance, hangar, annual inspection) don't change with hours; fuel and the engine reserve do.
- Fuel (12.5 gph)
- $8,125
- Engine reserve (toward overhaul)
- $2,133
- Fixed (insurance, hangar, annual, subscriptions)
- $4,242
- Total per year
- $14,500
- Per flight hour
- $145
- Miles flown / year (at cruise)
- 16,341 mi
- Cost per mile
- $0.89/mi
Estimate, not a quote — insurance and hangar (the fixed bucket) vary most by region and pilot. Anchored to our model figure at 100 hrs and $6.50/gal.
Strengths
- Most-produced 182 variant with largest parts ecosystem
- Proven O-470-R/S engine with 1,500-hour TBO and excellent support
- Peak refinement of classic 182 design with Camber-Lift wing
- Strong market liquidity and stable pricing baseline
Weaknesses
- Many examples spent time as instrument trainers—verify total time and cycle counts
- Original 1975-1976 avionics packages are outdated and require modernization budget
- Engine variant (R vs S) was sometimes swapped during overhauls—confirm documentation
- Late-1970s panel design not suitable for modern IFR flying without major upgrades
Overview
The 1975-1976 Cessna 182P is the most-produced single variant in 182 history -- approximately 3,400 examples built in the two model years (Cessna ramped production hard during the mid-1970s GA boom). Mechanically nearly identical to the 182N: Continental O-470-R/S engine (later S-variant introduced mid-run), Camber-Lift wing, 2,950 lb gross, tubular gear, modern Omni-Vision cockpit.
The 182P represents the peak of the classic 182: every airframe refinement Cessna had developed across two decades was now standard. Production then continued with the 182Q (1977-1981) which was nearly identical, before the 182R (1981-1986) capped the pre-litigation era.
For buyers shopping the classic 182, the 182P is the most-available variant with the most-developed parts ecosystem.
O-470-S vs O-470-R
Mid-run on the 182P, Cessna phased in the O-470-S engine, which is a minor evolution of the O-470-R with improved magneto and accessory configuration. The R and S are largely interchangeable from a flying perspective; they share parts, run on the same fuel, and have the same 1,500-hour TBO.
For pre-buy purposes:
- Verify which variant is installed (R or S)
- Confirm parts traceability for the specific variant
- The S is slightly preferred for parts support today, but both are well-supported
Variants & History
| Feature | 182N (1973-1974) | 182P (1975-1976) | 182Q (1977-1981) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | O-470-R | O-470-R (later O-470-S) | O-470-U (new, lower octane) |
| Production | Moderate | Highest of any 182 variant | Long-run, lower per-year |
| Gross weight | 2,950 lbs | 2,950 lbs | 2,950 lbs |
| Fuel | 100LL only | 100LL only | 100LL and lower-octane options |
| Wing | Camber-Lift | Camber-Lift | Camber-Lift |
Performance
142 KTAS cruise (marginally improved over 182N due to minor cowling refinement), 980 FPM climb at 2,950 lb gross, 12.5 GPH. Useful load: ~1,210 lbs.
Real-world cruise: 136-142 KTAS at economy settings, 11.5-12.5 GPH. Range with reserves at standard 65-gallon tanks: ~620 NM. Optional long-range tanks (88 gallons) extend range to ~850 NM.
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Maintenance & Support
Identical operation to 182J-N. See cessna-182j-l for general O-470 notes. Field overhaul: $28,000-$36,000.
Valuation Factors
| Condition | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Project / needs engine | $55,000-$72,000 |
| Flying but tired | $72,000-$98,000 |
| Well-maintained | $90,000-$125,000 |
| Restored / upgraded | $120,000-$165,000 |
The 182P is the price reference point for classic 182s in the market. Its volume production makes it the most-traded variant; pricing tracks closely with 182Q. Restored 182Ps with modern panels (Garmin G500 or G1000-equivalent retrofits) routinely exceed $130,000.
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ADs & Common Problems
Universal Cessna 182 pre-buy concerns apply. 182P-specific:
- High-time training-fleet 182Ps: Many 182Ps spent time as instrument trainers; check total time and cycle counts.
- Engine variant (R vs S): Verify which O-470 variant is installed; some mid-production 182Ps were swapped between variants during overhauls.
- Long-range tank STC: If the airplane has 88-gallon tanks, verify it is the factory option or a properly documented STC.
- Late-1970s panel design: Original 1975-1976 panels often have outdated avionics that should be budgeted for upgrade. Full panel modernization: $20,000-$45,000.
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