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
5,337
Complete Logs
Yes
Engine
Engine 1 Make/Model
CONTINENTAL O470L
Engine Serial Number
81060-0-L-4
Engine Horsepower
171.51 kW
Engine 1 Time
111 SMOH
Engine TBO
1500
Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New
2009
Props
Prop Manufacturer
MCCAULEY
Prop Model
C2A34C204
Prop Time
111 SMOH
Number of Blades
2
Blade Composition
Aluminum
Avionics
Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model
NARCO AVIONICS 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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