1973 Cessna T210L for sale

1973 Cessna T210L

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$310,000above typical asking range
Location San Antonio, TX
Total Time 3,545 hrs
Engine SMOH 828 hrs
Seats 6
Reg # N399KM
Engine CONTINENTAL TSIO-520-R
Cruise 193 kts (357 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
GFC 500

Description

1973 CESSNA TURBO 210L For Sale in San Antonio, Texas Well maintained Cessna T210L. Great aircraft that has been hangared and just got a avionics upgrade. It is equipped with a GFC 500 autopilot, GTN 750, and dual G5. Aircraft has a fresh bill of health after getting out of its annual in January of 2026. Logs will be sent upon request.

Engine

Engine 1 Make/Model

Inspection

Annual Inspection completed 1/2026 91.411/413 completed 4/2025

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Andrew Smith-Martinez
trade-a-plane.com
$310,000
AJ Smith-Martinez
controller.com
$310,000
AJ Smith-Martinez
aviationtrader.com.au
$319,648
AJ Smith-Martinez
controlleremea.co.uk
$316,649 *
GBP £234,368

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna T210L

This 1973 Cessna T210L (N399KM) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,545 hours on the airframe. There are currently 13 T210L aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $179,500 to $315,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $310,000.

The T210L cruises at 193 kts (357 km/h) with a range of 950 nm (1,759 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 27,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 17 GPH (64 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $105/hr in fuel alone. With 3,545 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,400 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,545 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,400 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
Budget $255 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna T210L — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
193 kts (357 km/h)
Max Speed
198 kts (367 km/h)
Range
950 nm (1,759 km)
Ceiling
27,000 ft (8,230 m)
Max Weight
3,800 lbs (1,724 kg)
Useful Load
1,700 lbs (771 kg)
Horsepower
310 HP
Fuel Capacity
90 gal (341 L)
Fuel Burn
17 GPH (64 L/h)
TBO
1,400 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA T210 Turbo

Fuel Burn
17.0 GPH
~$110/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA T210 Turbo. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N399KM.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

San Antonio, TX

Seller reported 1032 more aircraft in Texas →

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 N399KM against the NTSB accident database.

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna T210L

SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.

Equipment/Furnishings BROKEN
2024-11-12

DURING THE 200HR/ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT BOTH CESSNA SK210-175A AND SK210-175B KITS THAT WERE INSTALLED TO COMPLY WITH CESSNA SB SEB07-5R2 WERE FOUND IN AN INOP CONDITION (BROKEN). THE SWIVEL ADAPTER THAT IS HELD ONTO THE REEL ASSEMBLY WI...

Electrical Power FAILED
2023-05-13

N4678Q, C210, DECLARED AN EMERGENCY DUE TO POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL ISSUE. THE FLIGHT LANDED SAFELY WITHOUT ISSUE.

Structures BROKEN
2023-04-24

ROD ASSEMBLY BROKE AT THE THREADED END OF THE ROD END.

Electrical Power LOW VOLTAGE
2016-11-15

VOLT METER INDICATED A DISCHARGE AT 1000 RPM. NORMAL VOLT AT 1000RPM AS PER CHECK SHOULD BE 28.5+-5. VOLT METER INDICATED AT 1000 RPM 25.0 AMPS 37. AT 1700 RPM VOLT 27.8 AMPS 42, AT 2000 RPM V27.8 AMPS 39.

Engine Controls SEIZED
2014-11-24

DURING 50 HOUR INSPECTION, MECHANIC FOUND THE MIXTURE CONTROL OPERATION TO BE VERY STIFF. FOUND THE MIXTURE CONTROL UNIT ON ENGINE SEIZED AND VERY HARD TO MOVE BY HAND, REPLACED.

Fuel FAILED
2014-07-29

ENROUTE, MANIFOLD PRESSURE DROPPED TO 24". INDUCTION TUBE FROM COMPRESSOR TO THROTTLEBODY FAILED WITH A 2" TO 3" HOLE ONLEFT SIDE BLEW OUT.

Reciprocating Engine LEAKING
2013-03-20

FIRST GROUND RUN REVEALED A LEAKING OIL PRESSURE TO WASTGATE HOSE OR FITTING. REPLACED FITTING IN ENGINE WITH NEW STEEL FITTING. SECOND GROUND RUN, OIL LEAKED FROM HOSE AGAIN. AFTER SLIGHT ADDITIONAL TORQUE APPLIED AND THIRD GROUND RUN, THE HOSE WA...

Landing Gear LOOSE
2012-06-20

PILOT REPORTED NO GEAR DOWN INDICATION UPON LOWERING THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE. IFE WAS DECLARED, GEAR WAS VISUALLY CONFIRMED DOWN BY GROUND CREW AND ACFT LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE JAMB NUT THAT SECURES THE DOWN LOCK SWITCH HAD L...

Reciprocating Engine FRACTURED
2011-11-15

6 NEW CYLINDERS WERE INSTALLED AUG 10, 2008 AT 2812 TOTAL TIME. THE CYLINDERS EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE VALVE GUIDES ON 3 OF THE 6 AT 384 HOURS TIME IN SERVICE. ALL 3 FAILED VALVE GUIDES BROKE OFF AT THE INSERT POINT AND 1 COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED...

Reciprocating Engine FAILED
2008-12-10

DURING CLIMB TO CRUISE ENGINE MADE A LOUD NOISE AND QUIT RUNNING, ENGINE REMAINED WINDMILLING TO LANDING. VISUAL INSP REVEALED NR 3 CYLINDER ROD BOLT MISSING, ROD CAP EXITED ENG THRU UPPER CASE, NO EVIDENCE OF OIL STARVATION.

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 above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $205,000–$250,000.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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