1960 Cessna 210A
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHDescription
Great avionics, low TT 3225, 387 TSMOH. 2 AV30 AI and DG, Garmin GI275 VOR, Garmin GTN 725 GPS, GNS430 and KX155, GDL88 for ADSB out, JPI 930 (not installed) brand new in box, excellent paint and good interior.
Engine
IO-470E SN 75083-8 engine with great compressions and GAMI injectors, McCauley Prop D2A24C58 SN 760127
Interior
Older paint but in excellent condition, older interior in good condition
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brian Booth
trade-a-plane.com
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$109,000
|
Riverside, CA | Apr 02, 2026 | 107 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 210A
This 1960 Cessna 210A (N522L) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,225 hours on the airframe. There are currently 7 210A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $70,000 to $159,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $109,000.
The 210A cruises at 160 kts (296 km/h) with a range of 700 nm (1,296 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 20,700 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 14 GPH (53 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $87/hr in fuel alone. With 3,225 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. Mechanics have filed 4 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 210A — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateCESSNA 210 IO-470 (260hp)
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 210 IO-470 (260hp). Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.
Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N522L.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N522L against the NTSB accident database.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 210A
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 4 recent reports for this aircraft type.
(AUS) HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE SHAFT CASE HARDENING HAD FAILED IN AREA OF KEYWAY ALLOWING KEY TO TILT AND JAM. RESIDUAL METAL FROM FAILED AREA HAD DAMAGED SHAFT SEAL LEADING TO FLUID LEAKAGE.
(AUS) RT MUFFLER PIPE CRACKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 75 PERCENT OF CIRCUMFERENCE AROUND JOINT AREA. CRACK WAS HIDDEN BY EXHAUST CLAMPS.
WHILE AC WAS IN SHOP FOR PROP/ENGINE BALANCING, CRACK APPROX 4.5 INCHES LONG WAS FOUND ON REAR PANEL OF LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE STRUCTURE. PANEL PN 12530181. PANEL WAS REPAIRED BY ADDITION OF DOUBLER AS SHOWN ON 377. CRACK WAS LOCATED ON SHEET METAL...
THE ATTACHING FLANGE OF THE HORIZONTAL BULKHEAD WAS FOUND CRACKED DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE STA 209.0 VERTICAL BULKHEAD. NOTED AREA WAS CRACKED 4 INCHES IN LENGTH. CRACK WAS ON THE CENTER ATTACHING FLANGE AND WAS FOUND B...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $89,500–$119,950.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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