1978 Cessna T210M
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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T210M |186 SMOH|530/55X|G5|No Damage History|Wing Spar Insp Done|Observation Window 1978 Cessna T210M powered by a 310 HP Continental TSIO-520 with only 186 hours since factory reman (TSFRM). • Fresh annual – September 2025 • ADS-B In Out compliant • IFR capable / certifiable platform • JPI EDM 930 engine monitoring system • Speed Brakes • Observation window adds unique capability and value Airframe Engine: • Total Time Airframe: 5,257 hours • Engine: Continental TSIO-520 (310 HP) – 186 hrs TSFRM • Propeller: 1,309 hours since overhaul (TSO) • Complete logs available Price: $269,000
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Continental TSIO-520 with only 186 hours since factory reman (TSFRM)
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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John Robinson
barnstormers.com
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$259,000
$269,000
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Farmington, NM | Apr 04, 2026 | 105 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna T210M
This 1978 Cessna T210M is a 6-seat single engine piston . There are currently 10 T210M aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $199,900 to $596,843. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $259,000.
The T210M 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.
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 T210M — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna T210M
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
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 SYSTEM FAILURE. FOUND BROKEN RING TERMINAL AT POSITIVE TERMINAL OF ALTERNATOR. FOUND VOLTAGE REGULATOR INOP.
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.
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...
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 ...
#1 CYLINDER LOW COMPRESSION 59/80 LEAKING THROUGH EXHAUST VALVE. FOUND LIFTERS SHOWING PITTING AND STRESS.
DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND MOVEMENT IN THE RT WING SPAR FITTINGS, BETWEEN THE RT WING MAIN SPAR ATTACH BRACKETS AND THE FUSELAGE CARRY-THROUGH SPAR ATTACH BRACKETS.
TWO SPALLED EXHUAST LIFTERS WHICH DAMAGE CAM.
PILOT WROTE-UP "FUEL FLOW METER INOP" DURING INITIAL START-UP. FOUND NO OR VERY LOW FUEL FLOW INDICATION AT IDLE BUT ENGINE RAN NORMAL, FOUND NORMAL FUEL FLOW INDICATION AT MID TO HIGH POWER SETTINGS WITH ENGINE RUNNING NORMALLY. FOUND GAUGE TO BEOPE...
DURING A FINAL APPROACH, PILOT APPLIED THROTTLE TO ARREST HIS SINK RATE BUT THE ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED AT LEAST 5 GALLONS WAS AVAILABLE IN EACH WING TANK.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $230,000–$306,750.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
