1961 Cessna 210A for sale

1961 Cessna 210A

Single Engine Piston

AUCTION
Price on request
Location Albuquerque, NM
Total Time 3,333 hrs
Engine SMOH 3 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 21057715
Engine CONTINENTAL IO-470-E
Cruise 160 kts (296 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR

Avionics: 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/windshield

tires 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 07/04/2021

2025: 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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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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,333 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Budget $210 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 210A — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
160 kts (296 km/h)
Max Speed
165 kts (306 km/h)
Range
700 nm (1,296 km)
Ceiling
20,700 ft (6,309 m)
Max Weight
2,900 lbs (1,315 kg)
Useful Load
1,410 lbs (640 kg)
Horsepower
260 HP
Fuel Capacity
65 gal (246 L)
Fuel Burn
14 GPH (53 L/h)
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 210 IO-470 (260hp)

Fuel Burn
14.0 GPH
~$91/hr

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

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Albuquerque, NM

Seller reported 30 more aircraft in New Mexico →

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.

Hydraulic Power FAULTY
2003-03-01

(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.

Exhaust CRACKED
2003-03-01

(AUS) RT MUFFLER PIPE CRACKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 75 PERCENT OF CIRCUMFERENCE AROUND JOINT AREA. CRACK WAS HIDDEN BY EXHAUST CLAMPS.

Fuselage CRACKED
2001-10-25

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...

Fuselage CRACKED
1995-06-21

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.

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