Need advice on buying a 1963 Cessna 182

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First time to post, so sorry if I'm in the wrong place. I am looking at a '63 182 with 2500 tt and 172 smoh. Old avionics-kx170/kx175, but everything works. Basic IFR. Paint and interior is 8. Plane has not been flown in 10 years. My A&P just annualed and no corrosion with compressions all in the 70's. The Seller wants $30k. Thoughts?
 
Jnc-TX said:
First time to post, so sorry if I'm in the wrong place. I am looking at a '63 182 with 2500 tt and 172 smoh. Old avionics-kx170/kx175, but everything works. Basic IFR. Paint and interior is 8. Plane has not been flown in 10 years. My A&P just annualed and no corrosion with compressions all in the 70's. The Seller wants $30k. Thoughts?
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Look at the bulkhead at the aft end of the baggage compartment, right side, lower corner (opposite the baggage door). They crack right there. That bulkhead flexes as the tail moves side-to-side.

Dan
 
It sounds like a great deal. I'd be telling my mechanic to look it over and trying to keep the big anticipatory smile off my face.
 
Looks like a good deal, if the pre purchase doesn't find anything major,have a good time flying.
 
Jnc-TX said:
First time to post, so sorry if I'm in the wrong place. I am looking at a '63 182 with 2500 tt and 172 smoh. Old avionics-kx170/kx175, but everything works. Basic IFR. Paint and interior is 8. Plane has not been flown in 10 years. My A&P just annualed and no corrosion with compressions all in the 70's. The Seller wants $30k. Thoughts?
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I can't help you with your question, but welcome to POA! Tell us about yourself when you get a chance. And congrats on your purchase.
 
Sounds good, dry Texas or humid Texas? I would expect there to be issues that come up after sitting that long though and budget for them.
 
Jnc-TX said:
First time to post, so sorry if I'm in the wrong place. I am looking at a '63 182 with 2500 tt and 172 smoh. Old avionics-kx170/kx175, but everything works. Basic IFR. Paint and interior is 8. Plane has not been flown in 10 years. My A&P just annualed and no corrosion with compressions all in the 70's. The Seller wants $30k. Thoughts?
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Remove all cylinders and take a good look inside the engine. The camshaft is prone to corrosion, the cylinders can have corrosion. Even with borescope you may not be able to see how deep a corrosion is.
High compressions doesn't mean no corrosion. Your best friend up there is a good engine, not a good avionic.

I think a Cessna Certified Service Facility is the best place to tell you about the condition of the airplane. There are 10 in Texas.
The A&Ps sometimes go with the minimums required by FAA. The certified shops do inspections by the manufacturer's standards. That's a big difference.
 
NE texas, not quite as humid as Houston but still humid. I'm a low time pilot at 120 hours. I own a Cherokee 140 and this 182 has been in the hangar next to mine. I thought it might be a great opportunity to move up. I have a wide and 2 small kids, so the 182 fits my mission well. My concern is the fact that the plane has sat for so long, but my A&P did a full annual and scoped the engine.
 
Jnc-TX said:
NE texas, not quite as humid as Houston but still humid. I'm a low time pilot at 120 hours. I own a Cherokee 140 and this 182 has been in the hangar next to mine. I thought it might be a great opportunity to move up. I have a wide and 2 small kids, so the 182 fits my mission well. My concern is the fact that the plane has sat for so long, but my A&P did a full annual and scoped the engine.
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Referring to your wife as a "wide" on mother's day? That'll make sparks!

Blame Siri!
 
Yup, better watch my spelling or I'll be selling one instead of buying one!
 
Ha! Good luck with the check-out and potential acquisition. I hope it's a peach.
 
Jnc-TX said:
NE texas, not quite as humid as Houston but still humid. I'm a low time pilot at 120 hours. I own a Cherokee 140 and this 182 has been in the hangar next to mine. I thought it might be a great opportunity to move up. I have a wide and 2 small kids, so the 182 fits my mission well. My concern is the fact that the plane has sat for so long, but my A&P did a full annual and scoped the engine.
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182 is a great all around airplane and incredibly forgiving. Just slow.
 
I think I would jump on it. Tom Downey has posted pictures of cylinders from (I think it was) a C-170 that had been sitting, and they looked good. You might be able to fly it for years like it is. At the price you are getting into it, even if you had to buy a set of cylinders, you would still not be hurt. It may be slow, but is much more airplane than a Cherokee 140.
 
With the borescope of the engine and it being hangared , go for it ,much more aircraft than the 140 ,you should be able to get that much for the 140 ,if in good shape.
 
Just bought '62 model myself in similar condition, although it had been flown a few hours here and there. I had some reservations due to the lack of flying, but I haven't seen any issues arise in the first couple months of owning it. If the mechanic likes it, I'd say go for it.
 
Sounds like a great deal! My only thoughts would be to at least anticipate some type of engine work over the next 100 hours or so, if it doesn't happen, GREAT, but if you need to spend a few bucks you won't be disappointed! :D I love 182's they are great traveling machines! :D
 
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