1979 Cessna T210N for sale

1979 Cessna T210N

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$249,500below typical asking range
Location Santa Ana, CA
Total Time 3,096 hrs
Engine SMOH 537 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 210063185
Reg # N6976N
Engine CONTINENTAL TSIO-520-R
Cruise 193 kts (357 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB 1 AD ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
400 B Autopilot Garmin GTN 750 GPS/Nav Com System Garmin GMA 345 4 Place intercom System Garmin GTX 345 ADSB Transponder System Garmin GTR 215 Nav/Com System/Glideslope ARC NSD 360 HSI System Co-Pilot Instruments Shaden Fuel Flow Totalizer Digital Quartz chronometer

Description

1979 CESSNA TURBO 210N For Sale in Santa Ana, California

Engine

Fresh Zero time Overhaul by Ly-Con,02/2005. Tear Down Inspection by Ly-Con After gear up landing 08/2005. Aircraftsman Inner-cooler System.

Propeller

Zero Time Overhaul After Gear up Landing 2005.

Interior

Grey Leather. Excellent Condition.

Exterior

Overall White/Red Trim. Excellent Condition.

Inspection

Fresh Annual Inspection, April, 2026.

Modifications / STCs

Digital Fuel Guage Quanity Upgrade.

Standby Attitude/Directional Gyro System

AM/FM Radio System

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
OC Aircraft Sales
controller.com
$249,500
OC Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
$257,265
OC Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
$254,852 *
GBP £188,629

* 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 (N6976N) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,096 hours on the airframe. There are currently 20 T210N aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $249,500 to $415,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $249,500.

The T210N 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. With 3,096 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,400 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: 3,096 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,400 hrs)
Check 1 AD compliance — mandatory before flight
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
Budget $255 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna T210N — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
193 kts (357 km/h)
Max Speed
198 kts (367 km/h)
Range
950 nm (1,759 km)
Ceiling
27,000 ft (8,230 m)
Max Weight
3,800 lbs (1,724 kg)
Useful Load
1,700 lbs (771 kg)
Horsepower
310 HP
Fuel Capacity
90 gal (341 L)
Fuel Burn
17 GPH (64 L/h)
TBO
1,400 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA T210 Turbo

Fuel Burn
17.0 GPH
~$110/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA T210 Turbo. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N6976N.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Santa Ana, CA

Seller reported 846 more aircraft in California →

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 N6976N 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

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $255,000–$325,000.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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