1981 Cessna P210 for sale

1981 Cessna P210

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$900,000
Total Time 6,071 hrs
Engine SMOH 3,505 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # P21000709
Engine CONTINENTAL TSIO-520-P
Cruise 200 kts (370 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB 2 ADs ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

The airplane has received a new instrument panel and Garmin avionics package by Avionik Straubing in 2021. The upgrade included a full rewiring of the airplane and the MVP-50T digital engine monitor. Garmin G500 TXi Primary Flight Display inkl. Enablements: Chart View

Synthetic Vision Garmin GTN 750 Xi

GTN650 Xi GPS/NAV/COM 2x Garmin GI 275 Stand-by PFD (Pilot and Co-Pilot side) Garmin GTX 345R Transponder Avidyne TAS600 Active Traffic Advisory System Garmin GMA35c Remote Audio Panel Garmin GSR 56 Iridium Satcom Garmin Flight Stream 510 King KDM706 Remote-Mount DME aufgeschaltet auf G500 Electronics International MVP-50T Digital Engine Monitor S-Tec 3100 Autopilot mit Yaw Damper (HW ver. 1.4 incl. VNAV) WX950 Stormscope

Description

Outstanding Silver Eagle with state of the art avionics. All Cessna SIDs and inspections performed. MTOM 4000lbs (1.814kg), 205kts TAS, pressurized cabin up to FL230, 450 SHP Rolls-Royce M250 Turbine. ALWAYS HANGARED

Engine

Engine TT: 3.505h Next HMI: 680h Next TBO: 2.430h Prop Hartzell HC-B3TF-7A (new in 12/2020): 551h

Propeller

Airframe TT: 6.071h Since Silver Eagle Conversion: 3.505h Last annual inspection: February 2026 New seat rails (front) in 01/2026 New feeder tanks in 08/2025 New front windows in 08/2020 All Cessna SIDs and inspections performed ALWAYS HANGARED

Interior

Beige leather (new in 04/2023) in very good condition Paint: Grey/dark green (04/2013) in very good condition

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

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Christoph Schneider
trade-a-plane.com
$900,000

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About This Cessna P210

This 1981 Cessna P210 is a 6-seat single engine piston with 6,071 hours on the airframe. There are currently 12 P210 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $180,000 to $900,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $900,000.

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 6,071 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 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
Airframe: 6,071 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,400 hrs)
Check 2 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $270 for pre-purchase inspection

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

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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