Cessna T182

Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 2072736

Manufacturer (registry)
CESSNA
Model
T182
Registry code
2072736
Registered
58 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS3A13
Holder
Textron Aviation Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 70

1979Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 70 aircraft
19791
198015
198133
198211
19833
19842
19851
19982
20011
20021

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 18

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1981In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 19 ADs
19811
19832
19861
19901
19971
19982
20001
20051
20082
20091
20111
20201
20221
20232
20241
See all 19 ADs
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2072736'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 10

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Registered aircraft · 58

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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2072736')
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NTSB investigations · 8

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 5 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR26LA157Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna T182 · Marion, MTOn April 8, 2026, about 1315 mountain standard time, a Cessna T182, N5475N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Marion, Montana. Both pilots were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…Apr 8, 2026 · N5475N · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T182 · Brandon, FLFailure of the No. 2 cylinder’s rod bearing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Jan 11, 2013 · N9454H · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA173Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182RG · Fairfield, UTThe failure of the pilot-rated-passenger to maintain adequate airspeed on final during a simulated engine-out approach, resulting in the aircraft descending into the terrain about 40 feet short of the runway, and the failure of the pilot-in-command to take…Aug 30, 2006 · N5464N · Substantial damageNTSB DEN02TA078Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182R · Englewood, COthe pilot-in-command's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper remedial action, and the second pilot's inadequate monitoring of the flight.Jul 21, 2002 · N6271N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02FA118Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T182 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power plant while maneuvering, and his intentional flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were low clouds, fog, the power plant, and low altitude flight.Apr 12, 2002 · N983HH · DestroyedNTSB LAX97LA168Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T182 · Hemet, CAthe pilot's decision not to dip check the aircraft fuel tanks after he had noted a disagreement between the cockpit fuel gages and what he had observed visually in the fuel tanks, and his failure to accomplish in-flight endurance calculations based on…Apr 26, 1997 · N5482N · DestroyedNTSB LAX87LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T182 · Big Bear City, CAThe plt rprtd that when the nose wheel touched down during the landing, a severe vibration began & the acft veered to the left. She said she pulled the yoke aft, but this had no response. Also, she said she applied brakes, but could not stop the acft or make…Jan 11, 1987 · N6216N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI82FA018Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna T182Q · Lansing, MIDec 7, 1981 · N9314H · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072736')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 19

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

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  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 10

SDR 2025FA0000401Housing · failedI HAD THE ELECTROAIR DUAL EIS INSTALLED BY THEIR RECOMMENDED INSTALLER. I HAD 3 NEW SEPARATE MTH (MAG TIMING HOUSING) FAILURES RESULTING IN VERY POOR ENGINE OPERATION. THE 1ST MTH FAILED DUE TO GEARS COMING APART. THE 2ND FROM WHAT THE IA SAID WAS A "FREQUENCYJun 6, 2025 · N93HB · Cessna T182 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2022FA0000075Magneto · crackedMAGNETO TIMING REPORT AFTER EACH FLIGHT. (TWO CONSECUTIVE FLIGHTS WITH THE SAME REPORT) - DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK CRACKS FOUND AT MAGNETO INSPECTION.Feb 4, 2022 · Cessna T182 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2017FA0000303Bushing · spunDURING THE INSPECTION OF CONNECTING ROD BUSHING PER SB632A, TECHNICIAN FOUND 4 CONNECTING ROD BUSHINGS SPUN WHILE PERFORMING CHECK PER INSTRUCTIONS IDENTIFIED IN SB 632A.Aug 1, 2017 · N912EX · Cessna T182 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2008FA0000296Unknown · malfunctionedWHEN TURNING THE INNER "CRS" COARSE KNOB THE OUTER "BARO" BAROMETRIC PRESSURE KNOB WOULD TURN ALSO. CHANGING THE ALTITUDE.Apr 25, 2008 · N488PJ · Cessna T182 · Integrated Flight SystemSDR 2006FA0000397Flap · damagedON DEC 4, 2005, THE RT FLAP JAMMED AT THE IB ATTACH ARMS IN ABOUT THE 20 DEGREE POSITION. FLAP MOTOR CONTINUED TO RUN FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE AND DISTORTION TO THE JAMMED FLAP, THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO LAND THE AIRPLANE WITHOUT FURTHERFeb 9, 2006 · N5464N · Cessna T182 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR G4V2003F00001Fairing · misinstalledAFT NOSE GEAR FAIRING APPEARED TO BE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, ALLOWING IT TO BE HIGHER THAN THE FORWARD NOSE GEAR FAIRING AND CAUSING IT TO ACT AS AN AIR SCOOP, AIR LOADS WERE TRYING TO PULL THE FAIRING OFF THE AIRCRAFT, CAUSING THE BELLY SKIN TO CRACK.Dec 11, 2002 · N52977 · Cessna T182 · Landing Gear/Wheel FairingSDR G4V2003F00000Fairing · misinstalledAFT NOSE GEAR FAIRING APPEARED TO BE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY ALLOWING IT TO BE HIGHER THAN THE FORWARD NOSE GEAR FAIRING, CAUSING IT TO ACT AS AN AIR SCOOP, AIR LOADS WERE TRYING TO PULL THE FAIRING OFF THE AIRCRAFT, CAUSING THE BELLY SKIN TO CRACK.Dec 11, 2002 · N5253L · Cessna T182 · Landing Gear/Wheel FairingSDR 2001FA0000049Antenna · brokenAIRCRAFT FLEW IN WITH BOTH ANTENNA BROKEN. AIRCRAFT TOTAL TIME WAS 5 HOURS. PROBABLE CAUSE NOT KNOWN.May 19, 2001 · N3525R · Cessna T182 · Data Transmission Auto CallSDR 2001FA0000048Antenna · brokenAIRCRAFT FLEW IN WITH BOTH VHF COMM ANTENNA BROKEN. AIRCRAFT TOTAL TIME WAS 5 HOURS. PROBABLE CAUSE NOT KNOWN.May 19, 2001 · N3525R · Cessna T182 · Data Transmission Auto CallSDR 97ZZZX1195Spring · brokenAFTER AN INITIAL TEST FLIGHT OF 1.1 HOURS, IT WAS NOTED THAT A LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL HAD COLLECTED ON THE RT SIDE OF THE ENG. FURTHER INSP REVEALED THAT THE PUSHROD HOUSING ON THE INTAKE SIDE OF THE NR 1 CYL RETAINING SPRING WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN. WHEN THE REFeb 17, 1997 · N201SP · Cessna T182 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
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STCs that may be installed · 381

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2072736')
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

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