1979 Cessna P210N
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Only 282 SMOH and 4,355 TTAF on this P210 with Aspen EFD-1000 PFD and Garmin GNS-530W, Riley Intercooler, Horton STOL Kit, Speed Brakes, High Useful Load, No A/C or Deice, Complete and Consecutive Logs Available Upon Request.
Engine
282 SMOH by Pinnacle Aircraft Engines, September 2020 Continental TSIO-520-P, 310 hp Serial No: 513297
Propeller
282 Since New Hartzell 3-Blade Scimitar Prop Model: HC-J3YF-1RF/F8068 Serial No: JN971B
Interior
Pilot Seats in Taupe Leather with Fabric Inserts, rear seats in coordinating fabric with matching side panels and carpet.
Exterior
Matterhorn White and Vivid Red with Corinthia Blue and Cordivan Gold Accent Stripes.
Inspection
Annual Inspection c/w December 2025, next due by January 1, 2027. FAR 91.411 and 91.413 c/w December 2025, next due by January 1, 2028. The information contained herein was obtained from the aircraft permanent records and personal observation. No warranties are made as to Fitness, Merchantability or Accuracy. Buyers are strongly encouraged to confirm all details to their complete satisfaction prior to purchase. Aircraft offered subject to prior sale or withdrawal from the market without notice.
Modifications / STCs
• Riley International Intercooler
• Intercooler Temperature Guage
• GAMIjectors
• Inconel Exhaust System (Satisfies AD81-23-03 R2)
• Precise Flight Speed Brakes
• Horton STOL Kit
• JPI EDM-800 Engine Monitor
• Davtron 877 Clock/Timer
• Bob Fields Inflatable Door Seal
• Artex 406 ELT
• Electric Trim
• Copilot Instruments
• LED Landing and Taxi Lights
• Wing Tip Strobes
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Leading Edge Aircraft
trade-a-plane.com
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$259,000
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Lamesa, TX | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Harold Kennedy
controller.com
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$259,000
|
Lamesa, TX | Mar 14, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Leading Edge Aircraft
aviationtrader.com.au
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$267,060
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Lamesa, Texas, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Leading Edge Aircraft
controlleremea.co.uk
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$263,654 *
GBP £195,811
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Lamesa, TX | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Leading Edge Aircraft
aerotrader.com
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$259,000
|
Lamesa, TX | May 01, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna P210N
This 1979 Cessna P210N (N781DB) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 4,355 hours on the airframe. There are currently 27 P210N aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $149,000 to $695,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $259,000.
The P210N cruises at 180 kts (333 km/h) with a range of 850 nm (1,574 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 16 GPH (61 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $88/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $190/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $22,000. With 4,355 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,400 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 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.
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Cessna P210N — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
COOPER ROY
Registration Address
LAMESA, TX
Certificate Issued
2025-01-14
Airworthiness
1979-05-31
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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 database checked for N781DB.
Airworthiness Directives — Cessna P210N
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 1 recent AD found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company Models T210N, P210N, and P210R Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna P210N
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
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 ...
FAILED DURING LANDING. UPON INSPECTION AFTER A COLLAPSE OF LANDING GEAR UPON TOUCHDOWN INCIDENT, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING INTERNALLY.
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...
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...
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...
DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR.
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...
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...
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.
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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