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.Specifications
Year1956
ManufacturerCESSNA
Model182 SKYLANE
ConditionUsed
Registration #N6333A
FlightRulesVFR
Based atKEIK
Total Time5,337
Complete LogsYes
Engine 1 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL O470L
Engine Serial Number81060-0-L-4
Engine Horsepower171.51 kW
Engine 1 Time111 SMOH
Engine TBO1500
Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New2009
Prop ManufacturerMCCAULEY
Prop ModelC2A34C204
Prop Time111 SMOH
Number of Blades2
Blade CompositionAluminum
Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelNARCO AVIONICS MK-12D
Transponder 1 ManufacturerARC
Transponder 1 ModelRT459A
ADS-B EquippedYes
Engine MonitorYes
Additional EquipmentJPI EDM 700 engine monitor
JPI FS450 fuel flow gauge
Electronics International Oil Temp/Pressure gauge
Co-pilot upward hinged door
Inspection StatusAnnual 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
Year1956|
ManufacturerCESSNA|
Model182 SKYLANE|
ConditionUsed|
Registration #N6333A|
FlightRulesVFR|
Based atKEIK|
Total Time5,337|
Complete LogsYes|
Engine 1 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL O470L |
Engine Serial Number81060-0-L-4|
Engine Horsepower171.51 kW|
Engine 1 Time111 SMOH |
Engine TBO1500|
Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New2009|
Prop ManufacturerMCCAULEY|
Prop ModelC2A34C204|
Prop Time111 SMOH |
Number of Blades2|
Blade CompositionAluminum|
Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelNARCO AVIONICS MK-12D |
Transponder 1 ManufacturerARC|
Transponder 1 ModelRT459A|
ADS-B EquippedYes|
Engine MonitorYes|
Additional EquipmentJPI EDM 700 engine monitor
JPI FS450 fuel flow gauge
Electronics International Oil Temp/Pressure gauge
Co-pilot upward hinged door|
Inspection StatusAnnual 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|
