1975 Cessna 182P – Garmin IFR Panel • Fresh Annual • Turnkey Traveler This 1975 Cessna 182P is a highly capable, exceptionally well-maintained aircraft that is ready for its next owner. Equipped with a modern IFR avionics suite, a low-time propeller, and a strong maintenance history, this aircraft offers an outstanding combination of performance, reliability, and utility for personal, business, and cross-country flying. With 3,193.9 hours total time, a Continental O-470-S engine with 1,481.9 hours since major overhaul, and a propeller with only 15 hours since overhaul, this Skylane is a turnkey opportunity in today's market. Highlights ✔ 3,193.9 Hours Total Time (TT) ✔ Continental O-470-S Engine – 1,481.9 Hours SMOH ✔ Propeller – 15 Hours Since Overhaul ✔ Annual Inspection Completed April 15, 2026 ✔ Modern Garmin IFR Avionics Suite ✔ SureFly Electronic Ignition Installed 2021 ✔ Recently Serviced ELT ✔ Interior 8​/​10 ✔ Exterior 8​/​10 ✔ Complimentary Ferry Delivery Included

Engine Details (e.g. Total Engine Time; Suggested TBO; Hours Remaining)

Powered by a Continental O-470-S (S​/​N 463594), this aircraft has been maintained to a high standard throughout its ownership. Engine accessories installed new in September 2021 include: SureFly Electronic Ignition (left side) Kelly Aerospace Magneto (right side) Aero-Classics Oil Cooler The aircraft also includes a Cessna 300A Nav-O-Matic autopilot, currently disconnected, and a recently serviced Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT).

Avionics

Professionally upgraded by Tomlinson Avionics on August 16, 2021: Garmin GNC 355 WAAS GPS​/​COM Garmin GI 106B CDI​/​Glideslope Indicator Garmin GNC 255A NAV​/​COM PS Engineering PMA450B Audio Panel Garmin GTX 327 Transponder

Interior/Exterior; Additional Equipment

The interior is clean, comfortable, and presents very well, with the front seats and rear bench seat in excellent condition. New seat rail tracks have recently been installed. Interior condition is rated 8​/​10. The exterior features an attractive paint scheme that remains in excellent condition and is also rated 8​/​10. The current owner is including three spare wheel pants and two spare brake fairings at no additional cost.

Aircraft Model Overview (Reference only)

The Cessna 182P Skylane is a four-seat, single-engine fixed-gear high-wing aircraft produced by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas, from 1972 through 1978. The 182P designation covers seven production years — the longest single variant designation in the Cessna 182's history — and the 1975 model year sits comfortably in the middle of this production run, representing a fully settled and well-refined iteration of the O-540-powered Skylane. Among the most trusted and extensively documented personal aircraft types in American aviation, the Cessna 182 has been produced in greater numbers than any other retractable or high-performance fixed-gear single, and the 182P's O-540 powerplant era represents the peak of the original Skylane's capabilities before production paused in 1986 and resumed in 1997. Power is provided by a Lycoming O-540-J3C5D six-cylinder horizontally-opposed carbureted engine producing 230 horsepower at 2,400 RPM, driving a two-blade McCauley constant-speed propeller. The O-540's six cylinders deliver strong torque, smooth operation, and the climb and cruise performance that made the O-540-era Skylanes the preferred cross-country aircraft of a generation of American owner-pilots. The constant-speed propeller — standard equipment on the 182P throughout its production run — allows the pilot to optimize blade pitch for both climb and cruise efficiency, returning better performance at altitude than the fixed-pitch propellers on the earlier O-470 Skylane variants. Fuel burn is typically 11 to 12 USG per hour at 75% power. Lycoming O-540 overhaul and parts support is universally available across the certified maintenance network. The 182P airframe follows the established Cessna 182 formula without significant structural change from the O-470 era — all-metal semi-monocoque high-wing construction with fixed spring-steel tricycle landing gear. The strutted wing provides excellent structural rigidity, and the high-wing configuration delivers the characteristic Cessna advantages that have made the 182 family the aircraft of choice for family flying and instrument training for seven decades: unrestricted gull-wing door entry from both sides, outstanding downward visibility, and a stable, forgiving platform in turbulence that rewards low-workload IFR flying. The fixed gear eliminates retractable system complexity entirely, contributing to the 182P's well-earned reputation for low maintenance demands and predictable annual inspection costs. The four-seat cabin is the Cessna 182's signature competitive strength and the primary reason the type commands a premium over the Piper Cherokee 180 and comparable four-seat singles of the era. Shoulder room is genuinely generous, headroom is comfortable for tall occupants, and the dual-door boarding arrangement from both sides eliminates the one-door compromises of low-wing competitors. Rear passenger accommodation is practical for two adults on legs up to three hours, and the aft baggage compartment with its own door provides substantial additional storage. The 1975 panel carries the standard Cessna analog avionics suite of the period — most surviving 182P airframes have received successive avionics updates including GPS, ADS-B Out, and modern communication stacks over their fifty-year operating lives. The 182P handles with the stable, predictable character that defines the Cessna high-wing single family — heavier in roll than comparable Piper or Mooney designs, with deliberate and well-damped control responses that make it an excellent IFR platform but not a spirited sports aircraft. The type rewards consistent technique and routine flying rather than aggressive maneuvering, and its stability in cruise and in the approach environment makes it a natural fit for pilots building IFR currency and for owners who fly regularly across a range of conditions. The constant-speed propeller adds a training and proficiency element for pilots transitioning from fixed-pitch aircraft, and a checkout flight with a 182-familiar instructor is standard practice for first-time 182 owners. In the current used market, the 1975 Cessna 182P sits between the later and more sought-after 182Q and 182R variants on one side and the earlier O-470-powered Skylanes on the other — sharing the O-540 engine and constant-speed propeller of the Q and R while being priced modestly below them. For buyers who want the O-540 Skylane experience at a slightly lower acquisition cost than the 182Q, the 182P presents a compelling and practically equivalent proposition. The Cessna Pilots Association (CPA) and Cessna Flyer Association provide active type support, and A&P familiarity with the 182 is universal at any certificated maintenance facility in North America. Corrosion inspection, O-540 engine and propeller status, constant-speed governor condition, and avionics currency are the primary evaluation priorities on any 1975 airframe.

Additional Notes

The current owner has taken exceptional care of this aircraft and has maintained it with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and overall condition. To ensure a smooth and secure transaction, professional title and escrow services will be coordinated through AIC Title Service. As an added benefit, complimentary ferry delivery is available to the buyer at no additional cost. This Cessna 182P represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a proven, IFR-capable Skylane with desirable upgrades, recent maintenance, and attentive ownership. Contact for pricing, logbooks, additional details, and showing arrangements: Josh Sanchez, MBA, PPL, IR CEO, Veritas Aviation