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by Will W
Tue Aug 05, 2025 12:06 am
Forum: For Sale / Trade
Topic: R182 Partnership Opportunity - Phoenix, AZ
Replies: 0
Views: 79

R182 Partnership Opportunity - Phoenix, AZ

Partnership Opportunity
Cessna 182 RG
Hangered at DVT, Deer Valley Airport, Phoenix, AZ
Half interest: $115,000

1978 Cessna 182RG
N9039C
Serial #R18200378
One owner for 28 years, meticulously maintained. 160 ktas
Airframe: 13,089 TT
Engine: 60.0 hours on factory new 260 hp IO-540 AF1A5 Air ...
by Will W
Sat Jul 12, 2025 6:55 pm
Forum: Engine Conversions
Topic: Air Plains 260HP Conversion
Replies: 2
Views: 2948

Re: Air Plains 260HP Conversion

I installed this Lycoming IO-540 AF5A1 upgrade to 260 hp in my 1978 182 RG in Dec 2024. Performs well to book values, picked up 8 to 10 ktas over the O-540 that came out of it, so I can squeeze 160 ktas out of it. Fuel economy seems improved. Cost installed was $115k but I had a few other upgrades ...
by Will W
Tue Jan 28, 2025 7:34 pm
Forum: R/TR182 Landing Gear system
Topic: Landing gear power pack problem
Replies: 3
Views: 1630

Landing gear power pack problem

My 1978 182 RG had a landing gear problem out of the clear blue this week, when the gear failed to extend fully when the gear selector was placed in the DOWN position on approach to landing, causing the warning horn to sound as I reduced power. Executing a go around, the gear would not come up ...