1979 Cessna 210N for sale

1979 Cessna 210N

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$252,865Overpriced
Location South Africa
Total Time 5,020 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 210-62970
Reg # ZS-NFH South Africa
Damage History Clean per seller
Cruise 164 kts (304 km/h)
ICAO Type C210
✓ Clean NTSB 1 AD ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Audio Panel: Garmin GMA 35 GPS 1: Garmin GTN 750 Touch Screen with Integrated Terrain and Weather. Software Updated in July 2023 GPS 2: Garmin GNS 430 with Integrated Terrain. Software Updated July 2023 DME: King KN 62A TSO ADF: King KR 87 TSO Transponder: Garmin GTX 327 Weather: Stormscope WX 500 Series II Intergrated with GTN 750 ELT: Kannad AF Integra with built-in GPS and RC200 Remote Panel Engine: JPI Instruments EDM 700-6C with Fuel Flow

Description

Maintenance Condition: Damage History: No

Interior: No. of Passengers: 1+5 Grey Leather Seats and Carpets Done by Skytrim at Rand Airport. Partial Refurbishment Done by Executive Aircraft Refurbishment, Lanseria New Steelpanel by Execujet 2007 Avionics/Instrument Upgrade by Century Avionics October 2011 New Seat Belts Fitted September 2018 Door Seals, Trimming, Fittings Done by Executive Aircraft Refurbishment, Lanseria, July 2023 Year Interior Last Refurbished: 2023

Exterior: White with Blue and Grey Accents Year Last Painted: 2005

Interior

No. of Passengers: 1+5 Grey Leather Seats and Carpets Done by Skytrim at Rand Airport. Partial Refurbishment Done by Executive Aircraft Refurbishment, Lanseria New Steelpanel by Execujet 2007 Avionics/Instrument Upgrade by Century Avionics October 2011 New Seat Belts Fitted September 2018 Door Seals, Trimming, Fittings Done by Executive Aircraft Refurbishment, Lanseria, July 2023 Year Interior Last Refurbished: 2023

Exterior

White with Blue and Grey Accents Year Last Painted: 2005

Inspection

Damage History: No

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

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$252,865

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna 210N

This 1979 Cessna 210N (ZS-NFH) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 5,020 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 210N aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $200,000 to $360,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $252,865.

The 210N cruises at 164 kts (304 km/h) with a range of 900 nm (1,667 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.

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 5,020 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. There are 1 airworthiness directive 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

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,020 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Check 1 AD compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $218 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 210N — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
164 kts (304 km/h)
Range
900 nm (1,667 km)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Useful Load
1,310 lbs (594 kg)
Horsepower
300 HP
Fuel Burn
14.5 GPH (55 L/h)
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 210N

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 210N. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (ZS-NFH) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

South Africa

ZA

Seller reported

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 ZS-NFH.

Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (ZS-NFH). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.

Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 210N

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 1 recent AD found for this aircraft type.

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 210N

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

Fuel FAULTY
2026-01-29

ELECTRICAL FUEL BOOST PUMP BYPASS VALVE FAILED IN BYPASS PREVENTING FUEL FROM REACHING ENGINE PREVENTING ENGINE FROM START. PUMP FAILED AFTER 20 MONTHS IN SERVICE. FAILED WITHOUT WARNING OR INDICATION.

Equipment/Furnishings DISENGAGED
2025-10-01

SEAT BACK CAM RETAINING PINS LOOSE, MISSING AND OR SHEARED FOUND SAFETY-WIRED IN PLACE. THERE APPEARS TO BE MANY OF THESE INFINITE ADJUSTABLE LOWER SEAT FRAMES WITH THE NAS SPLIT-PINS SAFETY-WIRED IN PLACE. THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO ADD SAFETY-WIRE ...

Hydraulic Power LEAKING
2025-05-23

FAILED DURING LANDING. UPON INSPECTION AFTER A COLLAPSE OF LANDING GEAR UPON TOUCHDOWN INCIDENT, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING INTERNALLY.

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-...

Landing Gear BROKEN
2023-03-08

THE SHAPE OF THE FORWARD NOSE GEAR DOOR HINGES DO NOT ALLOW THE DOORS TO OPEN WITH THE BARREL LINKAGE DISCONNECTED. IF THE BARREL LINKAGE BREAKS, THE NOSE GEAR WILL NOT PUSH THE GEAR DOORS OPEN. IF THE HINGES WERE SHAPED SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT, THIS PROB...

Engine Fuel/Control NONE
2021-10-20

ON TAKE OFF, AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER AND THE PILOT ABORTED THE TAKE OFF. INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT DID NOT SHOW ANY IRREGULARITIES. ENGINE HAD COMPRESSION IN ALL SIX CYLINDERS. ALL 12 SPARK PLUGS WERE CLEAN AND HAD GOOD SPARK WHEN THE M...

Electrical Power BROKEN
2020-07-31

WHILE INBOUND TO SNA THE AIRCRAFT RADIOS WENT DEAD AND THE BATTERY WENT DEAD. THE PILOT CONTACTED SNA TOWER USING HIS CELL PHONE AND WAS CLEARED TO LAND. AFTER LANDING IT WAS DISCOVERED THE ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT FAILED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RUNNING O...

Navigation DAMAGED
2018-03-22

WEATHER RADAR POD. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE RADAR SUPPORT POD WAS GAPING BY APPROX 1/2 INCH AT THE REAR END AND THE BLACK WEATHER SEAL WAS DISPLACED. ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION IT WAS ESTABLISHED THAT THE REAR POD SUPPORT WAS LO...

Reciprocating Engine SPALLED
2018-02-14

DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR.

Landing Gear CRACKED
2017-11-01

THE LEFT NOSE TRUNNION SUPPORT BRACE HAD A STRESS CRACK AT THE TRUNNION MOUNT EAR. THE CRACK FINALLY CAUSED A FAILURE ON TAKEOFF AT KACT ON 10/25/2017. THIS FAILURE IN TURN CAUSED THE RIGHT TRUNNION SUPPORT TO FAIL AND ULTIMATELY COMPLETE NOSE GEAR...

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

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$229,900
Range: $214,950 — $241,382
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
+10%
Above Market

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