1986 Cessna P210R for sale

1986 Cessna P210R

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$425,000Overpriced
Location Long Beach, CA
Total Time 2,870 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,250 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # P21000872
Reg # N888JW
Engine Continental TSIO-520-R
Cruise 180 kts (333 km/h)
ICAO Type P210
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB 1 AD ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH
Garmin G600 PFD Garmin GNS 530W COM/NAV/WAAS Garmin GNS 430WCOM/NAV/WAAS Dual GTX 330 Transponder ES Garmin GTS 820 Active Traffic Apollo MX 20 MFD Bendix Weather Radar JPI EDM 600 Engine Monitor STEC 55X Autopilot Garmin GMA 347 Audio Panel

Description

RARE 1986 Cessna P210R - Perfect long range cross country machine - Fresh Top Overhaul - Well equipped Garmin Panel - Clean Paint and Interior - Long Range Fuel - Engine Overhaul by Victor Aviation - Fresh Annual - Full De-Ice (FIKI) - RARE

Engine

- Continental TSIO520CE (325HP) - Victor Engine Overhaul - Long Range Fuel Tank - Speed Brakes - Dual Alternators - De-Ice Boots - Hot Plate - Radar Altimeter - Vortex Generators

Interior

- Long Range Fuel - Engine Overhaul by Victor Aviation - Fresh Annual - Full De-Ice (FIKI) - RARE

Exterior

Overall Matterhorn White with Ruby and Cashmere

Inspection

Fresh Annual - Full De-Ice (FIKI) -

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
OCR Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
$425,000
OCR Aviation
aircraftdealer.com
$425,000
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
$425,000
OCR Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
$438,227
OCR Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
$432,887 *
GBP £321,311

* 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 P210R

This 1986 Cessna P210R (N888JW) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 2,870 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 P210R aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $425,000 to $530,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $425,000.

The P210R cruises at 180 kts (333 km/h) with a range of 850 nm (1,574 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.

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 8 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (RACING DESIGNS LLC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,870 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,600 hrs)
Check 1 AD compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $5,000-15,000 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna P210R — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
180 kts (333 km/h)
Range
850 nm (1,574 km)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Useful Load
1,200 lbs (544 kg)
Horsepower
310 HP
TBO
1,600 hrs

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

RACING DESIGNS LLC

Registration Address

MISSOULA, MT

Certificate Issued

2016-11-21

Airworthiness

1986-02-19

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Long Beach, CA

Seller reported 722 more aircraft in CA →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in Long Beach, CA but FAA registration shows MISSOULA, MT. Aircraft may have been relocated. Confirm current location with seller.

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N888JW.

Airworthiness Directives — Cessna P210R

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 P210R

SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 8 recent reports for this aircraft type.

Reciprocating Engine WORN
2000-07-20

CYLINDER NR 1 WAS RUNNING TOO COOL. WEAK COMPRESSION WAS NOTED PULLING PROPELLER THROUGH. COMPRESSION TEST RESULTS 65/80. FERROUS METAL NOTED IN FILTER ELEMENT. ROCKER COVER WAS REMOVED. ROCKER ARM FOR EXHAUST WAS HITTING ON SPRING RETAINER. EN...

Reciprocating Engine WORN
2000-07-20

CYLINDER NR 1 WAS RUNNING TOO COOL. WEAK COMPRESSION WAS NOTED PULLING PROPELLER THROUGH. COMPRESSION TEST RESULTS 65/80. FERROUS METAL NOTED IN FILTER ELEMENT. ROCKER COVER WAS REMOVED. ROCKER ARM FOR EXHAUST WAS HITTING ON SPRING RETAINER. EN...

Engine Fuel/Control WORN
1999-04-16

DURING AN ENGINE CHANGE, PLAY WAS NOTED IN ROD ASSEMBLY LINKING VAPC WITH THE THROTTLE BODY. UPON DISASSEMBLY OF THE LINK ROD UNIT, NOTED THE ROD END 632557 WAS WORN WHERE IT CONNECTED TO THEVAPC LINKAGE. APPROXIMATELY 20 PERCENT REDUCTION IN DIAM...

Engine Fuel/Control WORN
1999-04-16

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, PLAY WAS NOTED IN ROD ASSEMBLY LINKING VAPC WITH THE THROTTLE BODY. UPON DISASSEMBLY OF LINK ROD UNIT, NOTED THE ROD END 63251 WAS WORN WHERE IT CONNECTED TO THE VAPC LINKAGE. APPROXIMATELY 20 PERCENT REDUCTION IN DIAMETER...

Reciprocating Engine SHEARED
1998-09-22

JUST AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH AND LOST POWER. PILOT RETRACTED GEAR AND LANDED IN FIELD. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE CRANKSHAFT FAILED BETWEEN NR 2 AND NR 3 CYLINDERS NTSB NR CHI98LA360. THE ENGINE IS STILL INSTALLED ON AIRCRAF...

Landing Gear STUD DEFECTIVE
1997-05-30

THREADED STUD STAKED IN ROD END PULLS THROUGH WHICH WOULD ALLOW NOSE GEAR DOOR TO JAM OR FLAP IN THE AIRFLOW. THIS WAS FOUND DURING AN INSPECTION.

Equipment/Furnishings SHORTED
1996-11-22

WHEN CHECKING ELT OUTPUT PER FAR 91.207(D)(4), UNIT COULD NOT BE HEARD ON NEARBY AM RADIO, BUT COULD BE RECEIVED ON AIRCRAFT'S VHF RADIO. FOUND ANTENNA CABLE CENTER CONDUCTOR INTERNALLY SHORTED TO GROUND. PROPERLY OPERATING ELT SHOULD BLEED OVER ON...

Fuselage CRACKED
1995-06-16

FOUND BULKHEAD CRACKED AT THE LEFT AND RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ATTACHMENT BRACKETS.

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

Price History

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

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$425,000
Range: $425,000 — $425,000
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
0%
Fair Price

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