1976 Cessna 210L
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRGARMIN G500 TXi System installed on 5/19/2022 consisting of (per STC SA02571SE):
GDU 1060 PFD G650 GPS GARMIN GI-275 Standby ADI GARMIN GFC 500 AutoPilot GARMIN FS 510 Wireless Gateway installed on the G650Description
1976 CESSNA 210L For Sale in Sturgis, Kentucky Highlights Include: • Garmin G500 Glass Panel! Garmin 650 GPS! • Excellent Paint rated 8/10! Good Interior rated 7/10! • Excellent Maintenance History! • Based in Sturgis, KY (TWT).
Engine
Teledyne Continental Motors IO-550 (SN: 824090) per STC SA09952SC Total Hours Since New: 1490.9 Installed: 9/14/2004
Propeller
Hartzell PHC-J3-1RF (SN: FP2928B) Total Hours Since New: 1490.9 Installed: 9/14/2004
Interior
Soft goods rated 7/10, clean, well taken care of interior (see pictures).
Exterior
Overall White with Blue, Gold and Copper Metallic accent stripes. Paint rated 8/10, always hangered.
Modifications / STCs
• Rosen Sunvisor
• Slickstart Magneto Booster System
• Whelen LED Landing Light
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 210L
This 1976 Cessna 210L (N811EC) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 4,183 hours on the airframe. There are currently 13 210L aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $139,900 to $355,178.
The 210L cruises at 171 kts (317 km/h) with a range of 900 nm (1,667 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 17,300 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 16 GPH (61 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $99/hr in fuel alone. With 4,183 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,700 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.
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Cessna 210L — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateCESSNA 210 IO-520 (NA)
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 210 IO-520 (NA). Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.
Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N811EC.
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 N811EC against the NTSB accident database.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 210L
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
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...
N4678Q, C210, DECLARED AN EMERGENCY DUE TO POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL ISSUE. THE FLIGHT LANDED SAFELY WITHOUT ISSUE.
ROD ASSEMBLY BROKE AT THE THREADED END OF THE ROD END.
WIRE BROKE IN-BETWEEN VOLTAGE REGULATOR AND ALTERNATOR. WIRE MAY HAVE CHAFFED OR BEEN UNDER STRESS.
PILOTS REPORTED GEAR WOULDN'T COME UP. RETURNED TO BASE WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
IMMEDIATELY UPON ROTATION DEPARTING MQY THE GREEN GEAR INDICATOR LIGHT WENT OFF. ONCE AIRBORNE, THE PILOT TRIED TO RETRACT THE GEAR, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. HE THEN PUT THE GEAR HANDLE IN THE DOWN POSITION BUT HE DID NOT GET A SAFE GEAR INDICATION. HE...
(CAN) OIL NOTED ON LOWER COWLING, INSPECTION SHOWED OIL LEAKING FROM PUSHROD HOUSING ON NR 1 CYLINDER. PART REMOVED AND FOUND TO BE CRACKED AROUND 50% OF ITS CIRCUMFERENCE AT THE SPRING RETENTION FERRULE.
LEFT LANDING GEAR FAILED TO FULLY EXTEND IN THE DOWN AND LOCKED POSITION AFTER PILOT SELECTED GEAR DOWN FOR LANDING. THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS FROM THE PILOT: WITH THE GEAR STILL DOWN AND THE GEAR LEVER STILL IN THE DOWN POSITION, POPPED THE GEAR PU...
LANDING GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT AND EXTEND AFTER TAKEOFF. MLG DOOR ACTUATOR MALFUNCTIONED.
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.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
