1977 Cessna T210
FOR SALE Good Deal

1977 Cessna T210

Single Engine Piston

$229,000
Location Atlanta, GA
Total Time 5,026 hrs
Engine SMOH 821 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 210-61588
Reg # N87MS
Engine Continental TSIO-520-C
ICAO Type T210

Equipment & Features

Autopilot
Engine SMOH
821 hrs

5,026 Total Time Logs are available by CALLING our office TOLL FREE- We will be delighted to assist you with receiving them. Our Number is 888-280-4900 or 772-781-5900

✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB 6 ADs ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
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Description

Best Value Cessna 210 on the Market today- Garmin GNS430WAAS. ADS-B, 6 Place O2 System, Hangared in Atlanta with Same owner for decades, November Annual, Custom interior, Gear Door Mod, Call Exclusive Listing Broker Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales TOLL FREE888-280-4900

Engine

821 SMOH By G&N Engines 2009 last compressions were as follows 70 74 68 72 68 70 Nov 2025 at annual

Propeller

3 Blade McCauley Prop D3A34C402

Interior

Custom Leather Interior-Sculpted seats with insert design and piping.

Exterior

Overall White with Gray and Red Accents. Aircraft has been hangared. Paint has some leading edge chips

Inspection

November Annual 1424 Useful Load Specifications and/or descriptions are provided as introductory information. They do not constitute representations or warranties of Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales, Inc. Accordingly; you should rely on your own inspection of the aircraft. The offer for sale of this aircraft is subject to contract and the aircraft may at any time be withdrawn from the market without prior notice. Specification is subject to verification by the purchaser

Modifications / STCs

Hoskins SDI CFS 1000A Fuel Flow Monitor

Electronics EGT and CHT Gauges

ACK ELT monitor

6 Place Oxygen System

6 Place Intercom with 6 Jacks

Position Lights

Strobe Lights

Landing Light

Beacon Light

Cabin Heat

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
controller.com
$229,000
Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
aircraftdealer.com
$229,000
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
$229,000
Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
$229,000
Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
$236,127
Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
$235,772 *
GBP £173,130

* 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 T210

This 1977 Cessna T210 (N87MS) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,026 hours on the airframe. There are currently 8 T210 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $205,000 to $329,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $229,000.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 14.5 GPH (55 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $80/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $175/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $22,000. With 5,026 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 6 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (CRIST LAWRENCE E)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,026 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Check 6 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $218 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna T210 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Fuel Burn
14.5 GPH (55 L/h)
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA T210

Fuel Burn
14.5 GPH
~$94/hr
Variable Cost
$175/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$22,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$35,000
every 1,500 hrs

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

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

CRIST LAWRENCE E

Registration Address

MARIETTA, GA

Certificate Issued

1991-05-20

Airworthiness

1976-12-06

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Atlanta, GA

Seller reported 169 more aircraft in GA →

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N87MS.

Airworthiness Directives — Cessna T210

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 6 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.

FR-04-4375

Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes

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2004-19-01 2004-11-01

Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes

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2004-19-04 2004-11-01

Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes

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2002-07-01 2002-05-13

Cessna Aircraft Company P206, TP206, TU206, U206, 207, T207, 210, P210, and T210 Series Airplanes

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FR-98-25542 1998-11-17

Cessna Aircraft Company Model T210R Airplanes

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FR-98-25003 1998-09-22

Cessna Aircraft Company Models T210N, P210N, and P210R Airplanes

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Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna T210

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 LOOSE
2024-08-18

WE RECENTLY REPLACED AN ALTERNATOR DUE TO THE CHARGING SYSTEM DROPPING OUT IN FLIGHT, AND UPON EXAMINATION OF THE REMOVED ONE, IT WAS FOUND THAT TWO OF THE FOUR CASE SCREWS ARE LOOSE, BUT SAFETY WIRES ARE STILL IN PLACE. PLANE POWER MODEL ASG1200-1-...

Reciprocating Engine SEPARATED
2024-03-15

THE PILOT REPORTED A LOSS OF MANIFOLD PRESSURE IN FLIGHT ALONG WITH A REDUCTION IN POWER AND CRUISE SPEED. THE AIRCRAFT SAT UNTIL THE 28TH OF MARCH AWAITING MAINTENANCE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CYLINDER HEAD WAS FOUND TO HAVE SEPARATED FROM THE CYLIN...

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 BROKEN
2020-08-18

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. FOUND BROKEN RING TERMINAL AT POSITIVE TERMINAL OF ALTERNATOR. FOUND VOLTAGE REGULATOR INOP.

Propellers CORRODED
2020-07-15

EXTREME CORROSION FOUND ON PARTS INSIDE PROP HUB POST OVERHAUL WITH LESS THAN 40 HOURS FROM OVERHAUL. OPERATOR SUSPECTS UNAPPROVED PARTS MAY HAVE BEEN USED AND REPLACEMENT KIT PARTS NOT REPLACED IAW MANDATORY REPLACEMENT KIT MANUAL PROCEDURES.

Wings CORRODED
2019-08-15

DURING INSPECTION OF WING CARRY THROUGH SPAR PER CESSNA SEL-57-06. I WAS NOT DUE FOR INSPECTION BASED ON ACTT, BUT BASED ON FIELD FEEDBACK WE PERFORMED VISUAL INSPECTION AND FOUND EXTENSIVE CORROSION. I CAN PROVIDE PICTURES. THE DAMAGE ON MINE IS SIG...

Doors BUCKLED
2019-08-13

LT GEAR DOOR BUCKED IN FLIGHT. SUSPECT GEAR DOOR WAS DAMAGED DUE TO OVERSPEED. NO WORK RECENTLY PERFORMED ON LANDING GEAR. NO EMERGENCY ACTIONS TAKEN. NO APPLICABLE ADS, SBS, STCS OR ICAS. SUGGEST VISUAL INSPECTION OF ADHESIVE ATTACHING STRUCTOR TO D...

Landing Gear MISSING
2019-08-13

NOSE GEAR CAME LOOSE FROM NOSE GEAR FORK. NOSE GEAR BOLT FORK FOUND TO BE MISSING. NO WORK RECENTLY PERFORMED ON NOSE GEAR. NO EMERGENCY MEASURES TAKEN. NO ADS, SBS, STCS OR ICA'S APPLY. BOLT WAS NOT FOUND POST EVENT. SUGGEST PREFLIGHT INSPECTION TO ...

Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.

Price History

3 price events · sources: aircraftdealer.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$230,000
Range: $229,500 — $279,950
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
0%
Fair Price

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