1981 Cessna P210
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1981 Cessna P210

Single Engine Piston

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Seats 6
Engine Continental TSIO-520-R
Cruise 180 kts (333 km/h)
ICAO Type P210
✓ Clean NTSB 2 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Avionics: Garmin 750 Garmin G500 PDF/MFD Stec 55X Auto Pilot GDL 88 ADSB GTX 327 Transponder KX 155 KN 64 DME PMA 8000BT PS Engineering Audio Panel Additional Equipment: Air Conditioning Aux Fuel Tank (O&N baggage tank) Shoulder Harness kit

crew positions BAS Inc. Gear Inspection Mirrors Wilco Inc Cooling Shroud for engine driven dry-air pump S&M products Inflatable Door Seal

Bob Fields Bracket Air Filter GAMI Fuel Injectors Rosin Sun Visors Fuel Flow/Pressure

Electronics International JPI EDM 700 Series Engine Analyzer WX-950 Lightning Detector Alternator Control Unit (Zeftonics Regulator)

Description

Airframe: Total Hours: 5,649 Total Cycles: 0 5,649.1 TTSN Engines: 274 SOH TSIO-520-P Avionics: Avionics: Garmin 750 Garmin G500 PDF/MFD Stec 55X Auto Pilot GDL 88 ADSB GTX 327 Transponder KX 155 KN 64 DME PMA 8000BT PS Engineering Audio Panel Additional Equipment: Air Conditioning Aux Fuel Tank (O&N baggage tank) Shoulder Harness kit, crew positions, BAS Inc. Gear Inspection Mirrors, Wilco Inc Cooling Shroud, for engine driven dry-air pump, S&M products Inflatable Door Seal, Bob Fields Bracket Air Filter GAMI Fuel Injectors Rosin Sun Visors Fuel Flow/Pressure, Electronics International JPI EDM 700 Series Engine Analyzer WX-950 Lightning Detector Alternator Control Unit (Zeftonics Regulator) Props: Prop Information Number of Blades: 3 248 SPOH McCauley D3A34C402 Additional Equipment/Features: *All specifications are subject to verification by the buyer Interior: New in 2018 Seating for 8 with two-tone leather seating Exterior: Overall White with Burgundy and Grey accent striping Send a message to Gary Newhard at Exclusive Aircraft Sales

Engine

274 SOH TSIO-520-P

Propeller

Prop Information Number of Blades: 3 248 SPOH McCauley D3A34C402

Interior

New in 2018 Seating for 8 with two-tone leather seating

Exterior

Overall White with Burgundy and Grey accent striping Send a message to Gary Newhard at Exclusive Aircraft Sales

Modifications / STCs

*All specifications are subject to verification by the buyer

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

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About This Cessna P210

This 1981 Cessna P210 is a 6-seat single engine piston . There are currently 4 P210 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $180,000 to $279,000.

The P210 cruises at 180 kts (333 km/h) with a range of 850 nm (1,574 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 23,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

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.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. 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: 0 NTSB incidents
Check 2 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $240 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna P210 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
180 kts (333 km/h)
Max Speed
190 kts (352 km/h)
Range
850 nm (1,574 km)
Ceiling
23,000 ft (7,010 m)
Max Weight
4,000 lbs (1,814 kg)
Useful Load
1,200 lbs (544 kg)
Horsepower
310 HP
Fuel Capacity
90 gal (341 L)
Fuel Burn
16 GPH (61 L/h)
TBO
1,400 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA P210

Fuel Burn
16.0 GPH
~$104/hr
Variable Cost
$190/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$22,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$35,000
every 1,400 hrs

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

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

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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