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    1956 CESSNA 182 SKYLANE N-NUMBER N6333A1956 CESSNA 182 SKYLANE N-NUMBER N6333A
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    N6333A - 1956 CESSNA 182 SKYLANE

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    Aircraft Summary

    General
    Year
    1956
    Manufacturer
    CESSNA
    Model
    182 SKYLANE
    Condition
    Used
    Registration #
    N6333A
    FlightRules
    VFR
    Based at
    KEIK
    Description
    This 1956 Cessna 182 is a rare blend of aviation capability and literary history. Owned and flown by award-winning author Peter Heller, it is the very airplane that inspired and appeared in his acclaimed novel The Dog Stars. Heller flew this aircraft throughout the American West, and those real flights gave the story its authenticity, spirit, and sense of freedom.

The Cessna 182 is renowned for its stability, performance, and versatility—but this example carries something more: provenance, story, and soul. It represents a unique opportunity to own not just a respected aircraft, but one connected to a modern classic of aviation literature.

1956 was the first year of production of the 182.  These airframes were significantly lighter weight with the same 230 hp engine producing more performance than later year models.
    Airframe
    Total Time
    5337
    Complete Logs
    Yes
    Engine
    Engine Manufacturer
    CONTINENTAL
    Engine Model
    O470L
    Engine Serial Number
    81060-0-L-4
    Engine Horsepower
    230 HP
    Engine Time
    111
    Engine Time Since
    SMOH
    Engine TBO
    1500
    Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New
    2009
    Props
    Prop Manufacturer
    MCCAULEY
    Prop Model
    C2A34C204
    Prop Time
    111
    Prop Time Since
    SMOH
    Number of Blades
    2
    Blade Composition
    Aluminum
    Avionics
    Flight Deck Manufacturer
    NARCO AVIONICS
    Flight Deck Model
    MK-12D
    Transponder 1 Manufacturer
    ARC
    Transponder 1 Model
    RT459A
    ADS-B Equipped
    Yes
    Engine Monitor
    Yes
    Additional Equipment
    Additional Equipment
    JPI EDM 700 engine monitor
JPI FS450 fuel flow gauge
Electronics International Oil Temp/Pressure gauge
Co-pilot upward hinged door
    Inspection Status
    Inspection Status
    Annual Inspection - September 2025  
Cessna Service Center Maintained
Engine Compressions:  #1 76/80  #2 77/80  #3 78/80  #4 74/80  #5 76/80  #6 70/80


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