1979 Cessna T210N for sale

1979 Cessna T210N

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$255,000Great Deal
Location Amarillo, TX
Total Time 5,400 hrs
Engine SMOH 781 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 21063388
Reg # N5359A
Engine Continental TSIO-520-R
Cruise 164 kts (304 km/h)
ICAO Type T210
✓ Clean NTSB 1 AD ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin 530 W NavCom King 155 Nav /Com STEC 60-2 autopilot Bendix mono radar Electric trim KN62A DME Garmin Xpdr ADS b out 400 magnetic compas

Description

This a turn-key FIKI-certified 1979 Cessna T210N with a low time engine and propeller. Excellent avionics ADS-B in and out, as well as coupled WAAS/LPV approaches. Turbo+ Inter cooler Gami injectors 4 blade prop FIKI equipped

Interior

New leather interior 2024 Glass good paint good

Inspection

Annual due Aug 2026 All A/Ds c/w through May 2024 Oxygen hydrostatic c/w May 2024 Wing boots replaced in 2012 Empty Weight: 2492 LB Useful Load: 1508 LB

Modifications / STCs

G2 insight graphic color engine monitor

Electronics International fuel flow

6 place intercom

Shadin Visors

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Palo Duro Aircraft Services
controller.com
$255,000
Palo Duro Aircraft Services
aviationtrader.com.au
$262,936
Palo Duro Aircraft Services
controlleremea.co.uk
$259,582 *
GBP £192,787

* 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 T210N

This 1979 Cessna T210N (N5359A) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 5,400 hours on the airframe. There are currently 19 T210N aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $249,500 to $415,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $255,000.

The T210N 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 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 $28,000. With 5,400 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,600 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: 5,400 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,600 hrs)
Check 1 AD compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $240 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna T210N — 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
16 GPH (61 L/h)
TBO
1,600 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA T210N

Fuel Burn
16.0 GPH
~$104/hr
Variable Cost
$190/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$28,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$42,000
every 1,600 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA T210N. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N5359A.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Amarillo, TX

Seller reported 887 more aircraft in TX →

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 safety data coming soon.

We'll check N5359A against the NTSB accident database.

Airworthiness Directives — Cessna T210N

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

View full AD →

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

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna T210N

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

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-...

Engine Fuel/Control CLOGGED
2017-07-11

POWER LOSS AFTER TAKEOFF RESULTING IN RETURN TO AIRPORT. FUEL FLOW WAS REPORTED HIGH AND MANIFOLD PRESSURE NORMAL. SUSPECTED PARTIALLY PLUGGED FUEL INJECTOR NOZZLE.

Propellers CRACKED
2015-10-19

DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED IN THE HUB AT AFT EDGE, MATING SURFACE TO ENGINE CRANK FLANGE. THE MOST PROMINENT CRACK IS ABOUT .5" LONG. THERE IS NO DAMAGE HISTORY FOR THIS PROP. THE PROP IS INSTALLED UNDER STC SA3104SO TO AN EN...

Ignition FAILED
2015-10-12

FOUND BAD CONDENSOR ON MAGNETO, SN 14020225 IN JULY 2014. PART TT APPROXIMATELY 16 HOURS. ON OCTOBER 9, 2015 FOUND BAD CONDENSOR ON WARRANTY REPLACEMENT MAGNETO, SN 14020227, PART TT 184. FAILURES AT 16 AND 184 HOURS ARE UNUSUAL. BECAUSE MAGNETOS...

Ignition FAILED
2015-10-12

MAGNETO, SN 14020225 FAILED IN FLIGHT IN JULY 2014. PART TT APPROXIMATELY 16 HOURS. FOUND BAD CONDENSOR ON WARRANTY REPLACEMENT MAGNETO, SN 14020227, PART TT 184. FAILURES AT 16 AND 184 HOURS ARE UNUSUAL. BECAUSE MAGNETOS ARE OFTEN SOLD IN PAIRS...

Lights FAILED
2015-03-09

THE NAVIGATION LIGHTS CB FAILED. THE BREAKER FAILED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE BREAKER REMAINED IN THE ON POSITION & COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF. THE CLIP INSIDE THE BREAKER HAD BROKEN FREE & THEN FALLEN DOWN INSIDE THE BREAKER WHERE IT HAD WEDGED ITSELF B...

Fuel LEAKING
2014-09-25

FUEL LINE HAS DARK STAIN HALF WAY BETWEEN ATTACHMENT AND FITTING. LINE PITTED UNDER PLASTIC ANTI-CHAFING MATERIAL, FUEL WEEP CAUSING STAIN. FOUND DURING ANNUAL.

Landing Gear MALFUNCTIONED
2013-12-18

ON FINAL INTO ORL, PILOT WAS NOT GETTING GREEN DOWN & LOCK INDICATION AFTER GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN. PILOT RECYCLED GEAR & HAND PUMPED, NO HELP. PILOT DID A FLY BY THE TOWER TO VERIFY GEAR WAS DOWN. PILOT PROCEEDED TO LAND AT ORL, GREEN DOWN & LOCK...

Flight Controls BROKEN
2013-09-19

DURING TAXI PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO CENTER THE NOSE WHEEL FOR RUN-UP PRIOR TO TAKE-OFF. WHEN PILOT PUSHED LEFT RUDDER PEDAL A LOUD POP WAS HEARD FOLLOWED BY THE LEFT PEDAL GOING LIMP. CO-PILOT STILL HAD FULL CONTROL ON HIS SIDE. CO-PILOT THEN TAXIED ...

Electrical Power INOPERATIVE
2013-06-05

ACFT LOST ALL ELECTICAL OPERATION IN FLIGHT. ACFT RETURNED TO DEPARTED AIRPORT AND MADE A MANUEL GEAR EXTENTION LANDING AND SAFE ROLL OUT TO THE PARKING RAMP. MX INSPECTED AND TROUBLESHOOT PROBLEM AND FOUND A DEFECTIVE ANTERNATOR. R & R ALTERNATOR...

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

Price History

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

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$335,095
Range: $309,500 — $375,000
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
-24%
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