1986 Cessna P210R
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHDescription
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 Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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OCR Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$425,000
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Long Beach, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | 120 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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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 3 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 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 2,870 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 8 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna P210R — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateCESSNA P210 Pressurized
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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
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 N888JW.
Airworthiness Directives — Cessna P210R
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
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $378,835–$655,534.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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