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CessnaSingle-engine piston · Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

1978 Cessna R182RG Skylane

Price
NZ$399,500 ≈ $227,193
Year
1978
Total time
4,149 hours
Location
New Zealand
1978 Cessna R182RG Skylane, photo 11978 Cessna R182RG Skylane, photo 21978 Cessna R182RG Skylane, photo 31978 Cessna R182RG Skylane, photo 41978 Cessna R182RG Skylane, photo 51978 Cessna R182RG Skylane, photo 61978 Cessna R182RG Skylane, photo 71978 Cessna R182RG Skylane, photo 81978 Cessna R182RG Skylane, photo 9

Specifications

General

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
R182RG SKYLANE
Condition
Used
Registration #
ZK-MPE

Airframe

Total time
4,149

Engine

Engine 1 Make/Model
LYCOMING O-540-J3C5D
Engine 1 Time
57 SOH
Engine TBO
2000
Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul
1943

Propeller

Prop Manufacturer
MCCAULEY
Number of Blades
2
Propeller
McCauley Two-Blade propeller with 694 hours since overhaul; next 5-year inspection due November 2026.

Avionics

Primary Display
Aspen EFD-2000 MAX Dual Screens (PFD/MFD).+1
Autopilot
Trio Pro-Pilot Autopilot featuring Altitude Hold.
Navigation & Communication
Garmin GNC-255 VHF NAV-COM and Garmin GTR-225 VHF COM.
Audio & Transponder
Garmin GMA-340 Audio ICS and Garmin GX-375 Transponder.
Additional Tools
Bendix-King KN-64 DME, Artex ME-406 ELT, and a Carb Air Temp Gauge.

Equipment

Additional Equipment
Add-ons: Includes a fuselage cover, stabilizer abrasion boots, and tinted windows.

Interior

Color Palette
Ivory/Cream theme featuring original upholstery in tidy condition.
Seating
Articulating pilot seat with crew shoulder harnesses and gold sheepskin seat covers.
Finishing
Gold vinyl and fabric accents complemented by grey carpeting.
Convenience
Extended baggage area with a baggage net, 4-place intercom jacks, and opening LH/RH windows

Exterior

Paint: Overall White base with a tidy accent trim of Red, Light Grey, and Dark Grey.

Maintenance

Airworthy
Yes

Description

Low Engine Hours
Only 57 hours since a complete overhaul in May 2023.2
Restoration
Completed a 3.5-year restoration process with a new C of A as of August 2023.
Protection
Airframe is fully corrosion-proofed with no known corrosion.
Compliance
Fully IFR approved and current with all SIDs and CAPs inspections.
History
Features a complete logbook history and no previous damage history.

Description

This 1978 Cessna R182RG Skylane, registered as ZK-MPE, is a highly capable IFR-approved aircraft that has recently undergone a comprehensive 3.5-year restoration, resulting in a new Certificate of Airworthiness issued in August 2023.

With a total airframe time of 4,149 hours, the aircraft is noted for having no damage history and being fully corrosion-proofed. A significant highlight is the Lycoming O-540-J3C5D engine, which was overhauled in May 2023 and has only run 57 hours since, leaving over 1,900 hours of operational life remaining.

The aircraft is fully compliant with all SIDs and CAPs inspections, making it a turnkey solution for a buyer seeking a well-maintained, high-performance cross-country machine.

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