Cessna · 2001+
Cessna 182T Skylane
Specifications
Cruise
145KTAS
Range
915nm
Seats
4
Useful Load
1200lbs
Full-fuel payload
648lbs
Fuel Burn
13.5gph
Fuel Cap.
92gal
MPG
12.4mpg
Stall (Vs0)
49KIAS
T/O roll
795ft
Ldg roll
590ft
Power
230hp
Engine
piston single
Gear
Fixed
IFR
Yes
Category
certified
Pricing
Typical
$320k
Range
$220k – $470k
Annual all-in
~$17k/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 (13.5 gph)
- $8,775
- Engine reserve (toward overhaul)
- $1,900
- Fixed (insurance, hangar, annual, subscriptions)
- $6,325
- Total per year
- $17,000
- Per flight hour
- $170
- Miles flown / year (at cruise)
- 16,686 mi
- Cost per mile
- $1.02/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
- Current production 182 with factory G1000/G1000 NXi glass cockpit
- GFC 700 autopilot integrated; modern avionics capability without retrofit
- Proven IO-540 engine, well-supported with 2,000 hr TBO
- Still in active production; strong parts availability and factory support
Weaknesses
- G1000 database and software updates require ongoing subscription and maintenance
- GFC 700 autopilot repairs are specialized and costly
- IO-540 cylinders can develop compression issues at mid-time; expensive overhaul ($32K–$42K)
- Early 2000s 182Ts (2008–2012) may exhibit paint adhesion problems
Overview
The 2001-present Cessna 182T is the current production 182 and the first Skylane with a glass cockpit (Garmin G1000) from the factory. The 182T inherited the 182S's airframe, Lycoming IO-540 engine, 3,100 lb gross, and 88+ gallon fuel system, then upgraded the panel to G1000 (and later G1000 NXi starting around 2014), added GFC 700 autopilot integration, and refined production quality. Approximately 1,200+ examples have been delivered through 2026, and production continues at modest volumes (40-80 units per year).
The 182T is the default current-production 182 for buyers wanting new or near-new Skylane capability. New 2024-2026 deliveries are roughly $700K-$800K equipped; well-equipped 5-15 year-old 182Ts trade in the $300K-$450K range. The G1000 (and especially G1000 NXi) is the dominant feature -- analog-panel 182s now feel decisively dated in comparison.
Variants & History
| Feature | 182S (1997-2000) | 182T (2001-present) | T182T (2001-present) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panel | Analog steam gauges | Garmin G1000 (2005+) / G1000 NXi (2014+) | G1000 / G1000 NXi |
| Autopilot | KAP-140 or none | GFC 700 integrated | GFC 700 |
| Engine | IO-540-AB1A5 230 HP | IO-540-AB1A5 230 HP | TIO-540-AK1A 235 HP turbocharged |
| Service ceiling | 18,100 ft | 18,100 ft | 20,000 ft+ (turbo) |
| Cruise (mid-altitude) | 145 KTAS | 145 KTAS | 160+ KTAS (turbo) |
| Fuel capacity | 88 gal | 92 gal (+4) | 92 gal |
| Price (used, well-equipped) | $170K-$230K | $280K-$450K | $350K-$550K |
| Price (new) | N/A (out of production) | ~$700K-$800K | ~$800K-$900K |
Performance
145 KTAS cruise, 924 FPM climb at 3,100 lb gross, 13.5 GPH. Service ceiling 18,100 ft. Range with reserves at 92 gallons: 915 NM at economy cruise.
Performance is essentially identical to 182S; the differentiator is the cockpit, autopilot, and production refinement. The G1000 NXi adds significant capability (VNAV, modern WAAS GPS approaches, ADS-B In/Out integration, weather datalink) that older 182S panels would require extensive retrofitting to match.
2005 Cessna 182T Skylane
G1000 Skylane · No Damage · Hangared
Avionics Ecosystem
The 182T panel evolved through three distinct generations:
| Era | Panel | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Steam gauge | Analog primary flight + GNS 530/430 | 2001-2004 (early 182T production) |
| G1000 (original) | Garmin G1000 PFD/MFD with GFC 700 | 2005-2013 |
| G1000 NXi | G1000 NXi with faster processing, modern graphics | 2014-present |
The 2001-2004 steam-gauge 182Ts are sometimes called "182S-spec airframes with 182T type designation." For pricing purposes, these trade closer to 182S levels ($170K-$230K) than to G1000 182Ts ($280K-$450K).
Maintenance & Support
Identical to 182S. See cessna-182s for engine notes. TBO 2,000 hours. Field overhaul: $32,000-$42,000.
2014 Cessna 182T Skylane
NXi · GFC 700 · Known-Ice TKS · Oxygen
Valuation Factors
| Configuration | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Early steam-gauge 182T (2001-2004) | $185,000-$240,000 |
| G1000 original (2005-2013) | $280,000-$385,000 |
| G1000 NXi (2014-2020) | $360,000-$465,000 |
| Late G1000 NXi (2021+) | $440,000-$570,000 |
| New from factory (2025-2026) | $700,000-$820,000 |
The 182T is one of the few certified GA airplanes still in active production. New 182T pricing has tracked roughly 3-5% inflation per year since 2010, while used pricing has appreciated faster (8-12% per year through 2024) due to the strong used-aircraft demand cycle.
ADs & Common Problems
182T pre-buy is straightforward compared to vintage 182s -- the airframes are post-2001 and well-supported -- but specific items to verify:
- G1000 version and database currency: Verify G1000 software version, navigation database subscription status, and any pending Garmin service bulletins.
- GFC 700 autopilot operation: Verify all autopilot modes function correctly during pre-buy test flight. GFC 700 repair is specialized.
- Engine cylinder compression and oil consumption: IO-540 cylinders can develop compression issues at mid-time; verify compressions and oil consumption history.
- Service bulletin compliance: Cessna issued several service bulletins for early-2000s 182Ts; verify all are complied with.
- Late-model paint quality: Some 2008-2012 production aircraft had paint adhesion issues; inspect for premature paint failure.