1961 Cessna 210A
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRAvionics: Garmin GTX 345 transponder / ADS-B Garmin GA 35 GPS antenna GA 12 encoder CI 105 transponder antenna King KLN-90A GPS Insight GEM 602 engine motor dual nav/com radios Bendix/King KMA 20 TSO Audio Panel ELT Flight Rules: VFR Additional Features: Incident Date(s):
2001: repairs after collision with a ground obstruction during landing including lower cowl tunnel assembly nose strut lower fuselage skins nose gear actuator/structure nose gear doors windows/windshieldtires and related gear rigging/extension checks. The aircraft was returned to airworthy condition.
2021: Prop-strike-related maintenance is documented. Engine was removed for prop-strike inspection/overhaul and the propeller was removed for replacement
engine and propeller were reinstalled with low time since overhaul 07/04/20212025: Middle belly skin replaced as a minor repair and painted to match exterior colors.
Description
AUCTION - N9415X gives buyers a chance to own a classic high-performance Cessna 210A. This retractable-gear single has a Continental IO-470-E engine, McCauley constant-speed propeller, Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B, and a current 07/06/2026 annual. The logs also show very low time since the 2021 engine and propeller reinstall, making this an attractive opportunity. This aircraft starts an online auction on August 12th. View full logbooks and register to bid,
Engine
Engine: Engine Make: Continental Engine Model: IO-470-E Engine SN: 77755-O-L Engine Time: 3 SMOH Engine TBO: 1,500 Hours Horsepower: 260 HP Hydraulic Power Pack Installed Date of overhaul: 7/4/21 Location of overhaul: Signature Engines, Inc. Prop: Prop Make: McCauley Prop Model: D2A34C58-NO Prop SN: 751970 Prop Time: 3 SMOH Prop Type: 2-blade constant-speed aluminum
Propeller
Aircraft Specs: Aircraft Make: Cessna Aircraft Model: 210 A Aircraft SN: 21057715 Aircraft Time: 3,333 hours Date of annual: 7/6/2026
Interior
The interior of the aircraft features black panels, white vinyl seats, and dark gray carpet. Interior Completed by Exclusive Aircraft Interiors (10/15/2010)
Exterior
The aircraft is white with blue accents. Paint good quality, no major flaws.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 210A
This 1961 Cessna 210A is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,333 hours on the airframe. There are currently 9 210A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $70,000 to $159,000.
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 3,333 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
Registration number not available.
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.
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.