1979 Cessna 182Q

N97513 | 18267117

HX Assessment

The Cessna 182Q remains one of the most practical piston singles, combining useful load, stability, and straightforward operating economics in a fixed-gear, high-wing platform. It is well suited to owner-operators seeking consistent performance across personal travel, training, and light utility missions.

N97513 is configured with WAAS GPS, an S-TEC 55X autopilot with altitude preselect, and ADS-B compliance. The panel retains a conventional six-pack layout alongside these upgrades. With over 1,090 pounds of useful load and no known damage history, the aircraft presents a straightforward configuration aligned with typical Skylane mission profiles.

$195,000

Time and Utilization

Airframe

3,450.1 hours AFTT

Engine

1,480.4 hours SFREM

Prop

574.0 hours SPOH

Damage History Disclosure

No known damage history reported in logbooks.

HX Perspective

This aircraft reflects typical utilization for the 182Q market segment, with a mid-time engine and moderate total airframe time. Buyers should evaluate engine time alongside maintenance history, inspection results, and operating practices rather than as an isolated metric.

The avionics suite provides practical IFR capability without transitioning to a full glass panel, which may appeal to operators who prefer familiar systems with incremental modernization.

Ownership suitability ultimately depends on mission profile, operating philosophy, and maintenance expectations, which are best evaluated in direct conversation.

Spec Sheet

For a detailed platform analysis, see the HX Intelligence briefing on the Cessna 182.

Configuration and Systems

The following reflects the aircraft’s installed configuration and systems; suitability depends on mission and operating expectations.

Avionics & Flight Deck

Garmin 530W and 430W WAAS GPS/NAV/COM units paired with an S-TEC 55X autopilot and altitude preselect; conventional six-pack instrumentation with ADS-B Out compliance via Garmin GDL-88.

Engines & Powerplant

Continental O-470-U with 1,480 hours since factory remanufacture, driving a McCauley two-blade propeller with 574 hours since overhaul.

Approved Modifications

LED exterior lighting upgrades, USB-A and USB-C power ports, Rosen sun visors, and fuel flow instrumentation supporting improved operational awareness and usability.

Cabin Configuration

Four-place interior with tan leather seating and matching sidewalls and headliner, configured for one pilot and three passengers with an aft baggage compartment.

Maintenance Status

No known damage history with complete logs, recent IFR certification completed May 2025, and current inspection status reflecting ongoing maintenance continuity.

Mission Capability

High useful load of approximately 1,096 pounds combined with high-wing access and fixed-gear simplicity supports flexible operations across personal transportation, training, and light utility missions.