1981 Cessna P210N
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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Description
Motivated Seller. A clean '81 P-210N with A/C, TONS OF STC's, Composite Propeller, Intercooler, Flint Tip Tanks, Factory Tail Reinforcement Kit, O&N Flight Control Strengthening Mod, Elec Stdby Vac, Monarch Caps, GMA-340, GNS-530W, HSI, KX-155, WX-11, GTX-330ES w/ ADS-B Out, 400 IFCS w/ FD. Hangared in the Midwest most all of its life. All logs, no damage history.
Engine
1,203 hrs since Major Overhaul with Factory New VAR Crankshaft by Signature Engines, Inc. of Cincinnati, OH FAA CRS # E5ZR316Y (March 28, 2001) Less than 200 hours on Top Overhaul with Five Factory New Cylinders & One Overhauled Cylinder (July 2017) Make: Continental / Model: TSIO-520-P / Serial #: 278583-R 310- Horsepower Engine with Heavy Crankcase & VAR Crankshaft (1,600-hour TBO)
Propeller
New MT Composite Propeller
Interior
Interior replaced by A&A Aircraft Refinishers of Big Springs, TX with Airtex FAA vertical burn resistant compliant materials in June 1995 with: 'Wheat' Beige (DT-70) vinyl seats with 'Phoenix Toast' (#132) Beige 'houndstooth' style fabric inserts. Matching Beige side panels with tweed map pockets. Beige seatbelts. Off-white interior window trim & headliner. Beige carpeting new in 2011. Very clean and serviceable. Rated - 7 to 7+.
Exterior
Professionally stripped, etched, washed, primed & painted by A&A Aircraft Refinishers in Big Springs, TX in June 1995 with: JetGlo Off-White base. JetGlo Midnight Blue trim. JetGlo Sunfast Red and Chrome Yellow accent striping. Very good condition. This paint looks very close to 'like new' condition. Quite amazing for the age of the paint job. Rated 8+.
Inspection
All Logs Complete Since New. No Damage History. Annual Inspection next due: February 1, 2026. Recent Maintenance 2024: New FACTORY door seals New Turbo and Turbo Brackets NEW V-Band Coupling Propeller Governor Overhauled New Engine Shock Mounts NEW Alternator RPM Gauge Recalibrated
Modifications / STCs
• Factory Air-Conditioning
• Flint Aero Tip Tanks - Fuel Capacity = 122 Gallons (STC # SA4300WE)
• O & N Aircraft Modifications Flight Control Balance Kit (STC # SA3753NM) (Stiffening Ribs installed in Ailerons, Rudder & Elevators)
• Factory Tail Reinforcement Kit (Cessna Service Kits SK210-125 & SK210-126 / Horizontal Stabilizer Bulkhead & Attach Bracket Strengthening Mod)
• TurboPlus Intercooler (STC # SA2390NM)
• JPI EDM-700 Digital Graphic Engine Monitor w/ Digital EGT's, CHT's, & TIT (STC # SA00954SE)
• Horton 'STOL-Craft' Wing Leading Edge STOL Cuff with Wing Stall Fences (STC # SA966CE)
• E.I. 'Turbo Plus' Turbo Intercooler Temperature Differential Gauge
• Barton/Monarch 'Umbrella style' Raised Fuel Caps (STC # SA2456CE)
• Aero-Safe 'Guardian 1' Electric Standby Vacuum System
• GAMI Fuel Injectors (STC # SE09289SE)
• RAPCO Vacuum Pump Cooling Shroud (STC # SA785GL)
• M-20 Air-Oil Separator (STC # SA02033AT)
• Brackett Air Filter (STC # SA71GL)
• Wing-mounted Convex Landing Gear Position Inspection Mirror (STC # SA2749CE)
• Cessna Service Letter SE84-3 complied with by installing Steel Nose Gear Down-Lock Spring Guide
• Engine Oil Filter
• Engine Preheat System
• High Intensity LED Landing Light
• Electric Pitch Trim
• Rudder Trim
• Dual Glideslopes
• 'Low Voltage' Warning Light
• 'High Cabin Altitude' Caution Light
• Rosen STC'd Articulating Tinted Sunvisors
• Polished Prop Spinner
• Horizontal Stabilizer Abrasion Boots
• Vernier Prop & Mixture Controls
• Wingtip Strobe Lights
• Manual Engine Primer\
• Factory Faux Woodgrain Instrument Panel
• Instrument Post Lighting
• 24-Volt Auxiliary Power Source (cigarette lighter style) for charging iPads, iPhones, GPS's, etc.
• Auxiliary Ground Power Receptacle (for jumpstarts)
• Avionics Master Switch
• Dual Push-to-Talk Switches
• Pilot's Yoke-mounted 'Electric Trim Interrupt', and 'Autopilot Quick Disconnect' Switches
• Pilot's Yoke-mounted 'Pitch Sync' Switch for Flight Director
• Articulating & Vertically Adjusting Pilot & CoPilot Seats with Headrests & Shoulder Harnesses
• Articulating Middle Seats with Headrests
• Rear 5th & 6th Passenger Bench Seat with Overhead Skylights with Sliding Window Shades
• Outside Air Temperature Gauge (OAT)
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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Dan Howard Aircraft Sales
globalair.com
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$239,900
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OK | Mar 13, 2026 | 2 days | Active | |
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Dan Howard Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$194,500
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Tulsa, OK | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Dan Howard Aircraft Sales
aircraftdealer.com
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$184,900
$194,500
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Greenville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Dan Howard Aircraft Sales
controller.com
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$194,500
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Tulsa, OK | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Dan Howard Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
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$200,553
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Tulsa, Oklahoma, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Dan Howard Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
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$197,995 *
GBP £147,047
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Tulsa, OK | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Cessna P210N
This 1981 Cessna P210N (N3KP) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,883 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 $194,500.
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 3,883 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
ALLIED ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
Registration Address
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Certificate Issued
2023-03-18
Airworthiness
1981-02-12
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 N3KP.
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
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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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