1979 Cessna P210 for sale

1979 Cessna P210

Single Engine Piston

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Total Time 2,577 hrs
Seats 6
Reg # N66VS
Engine CONTINENTAL TSIO-520-P
Cruise 200 kts (370 km/h)
⚠ 1 NTSB 2 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Aspen 1000 Autopilot

Description

Discover reliable cross-country performance and comfort in this Cessna P210N a pressurized, IFR-equipped aircraft that offers capability, range, and the solid feel of a well-maintained classic. This airplane has been carefully looked after, always hangared, and remains in excellent flying condition. A great opportunity to own a proven performer with character and quality. Highlights: Pressurized cabin Continental TSIO-520-AF engine with recent major service (teardown and inspection in 2023) Dual Aspen 1000 Pro displays with Synthetic Vision S-TEC 55X Autopilot with GPSS, altitude preselect flight director JPI EDM-800 engine monitor Flint tip tanks Precise Flight speed brakes Complete de-ice system Airplane time state: Airframe Total time: 2,577 hrs Engine Continental TSIO-520-AF TSOH: 1,005 hrs In 2023, at 800 hours, complete engine teardown and necessary repairs performed by PMM Wingservice 205 flight hours since completion Propeller TSOH: 5 hrs All times are subject to change as the aircraft remains in limited use.

Engine

1 Engine, Piston

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About This Cessna P210

This 1979 Cessna P210 (N66VS) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 2,577 hours on the airframe. There are currently 12 P210 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $180,000 to $420,000.

The P210 cruises at 200 kts (370 km/h) with a range of 1,000 nm (1,852 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 23,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 18 GPH (68 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $112/hr in fuel alone. With 2,577 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,400 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 1 incident for this airframe. There are 2 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

Safety record: 1 NTSB incident
Airframe: 2,577 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,400 hrs)
Check 2 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
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Cessna P210 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
200 kts (370 km/h)
Max Speed
213 kts (394 km/h)
Range
1,000 nm (1,852 km)
Ceiling
23,000 ft (7,010 m)
Max Weight
4,000 lbs (1,814 kg)
Useful Load
1,726 lbs (783 kg)
Horsepower
325 HP
Fuel Capacity
90 gal (341 L)
Fuel Burn
18 GPH (68 L/h)
TBO
1,400 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA P210 Pressurized

Fuel Burn
18.0 GPH
~$117/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA P210 Pressurized. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N66VS.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

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

1 incident found in NTSB database for N66VS.
accident none
2012-07-26
AntwerpenNone

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database, checked Mar 18, 2026

Airworthiness Directives — Cessna P210

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.

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-98-25003 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 P210

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

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.

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...

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...

Propellers BROKEN
2016-06-23

WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT ABOVE 10,000 FEET, THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT PITCH TO REDUCE RPM TO CRUISE CONDITION. PROPELLER HUB DISASSEMBLED, AND FOUND A BROKEN PROPELLER RETURN SPRING WAS INTERFERING WITH THE HIGH PITCH STOP, SUCH THAT ONLY 27 DEGREES OF P...

Fuel LEAKING
2016-01-26

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, A FUEL ODOR WAS NOTED IN THE COCKPIT. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE ALUMINUM FUEL PRESSURE LINE HAS CORRODED THROUGH AT THE POINT WHERE A WIRE BUNDLE WAS ZIP TIED AGAINST THE FUEL PRESSURE LINE.

Landing Gear CONTAMINATED
2014-08-06

AIRCRAFT DEPARTED TAXIWAY. NO DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT. AIRCRAFT TOWED TO HANGAR. FOUND AIR BUBBLES IN BRAKE LINE WHILE BLEEDING BRAKES. TOPPED OFF RESERVOIR. INSPECTED FOR LEAKS, NONE. FOUND BRAKE PEDAL WAS FIRM. RETURNED ACFT TO SERVICE.

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

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