Advice on buying a 182

"Robbie S." wrote in message
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I am thinking of buying a Cessna Skylane 182. Any caveats that I need to
pay attention to ? Any experiences, good or bad ? Any serious maintenance
issues ?

Thanks.

Robbie.


The Maintenance issues are a big it depends.

Depends on the engine and airframe, the age, the condition, the pilot skill,
and the mechanical interest of the owner. Okay, not much help, but here is
some more to chew on:

If you don't like using a wrench, there is a limit to how old, and what
models you should buy.

I don't know your budget, but unless you take a serious interest in the
maintenance and do much of your own, you might take a look at a nearly new
model (S or T). If you really do want to get seriously involved, older is
fine, and you will be a better pilot. If you only want to know and do a
limited amount, newer is better. If you want to toss the keys and say "fix
it" you should buy new or a fractional.

Nearly new or new is 2 to 3 times the price, but not that much more cost to
own and operate, especially in a partnership. Also, there is nothing like
having a warranty still left on a plane that you can have everything fixed
on before it lapses. Then, you can save nearly what you are paying in
interest payments on maintenance.

As I have said before, folks on this board are not the norm or average.
There are guys here that can and do fly seriously cheap. There are more
hear who don't keep track of all the bucks. There are likely very few of
the "fix it" types, but thank God for them, or where would we get the used
planes!