1986 Cessna T210R
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRGarmin GTX 345 mode S transponder ADSB in and out. Garmin GNS530W VHF com/VOR/ILS/GPS JPI Instruments fuel flow indication system KFC 150 autopilot with altitude hold
Description
New factory made engine, new propeller, always hangered, certified known icing, airframe de iced boots in excellent condition, factory oxygen, hot plate for windshield, turbo charged intercooler and oil cooler
Engine
TSIO520CE-1F
Interior
Very good condition , seating for six
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Howard Teal
trade-a-plane.com
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$525,000
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Nassau, DE | Apr 01, 2026 | 108 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna T210R
This 1986 Cessna T210R (N8603U) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,228 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 T210R aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $525,000 to $599,995. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $525,000.
The T210R cruises at 193 kts (357 km/h) with a range of 950 nm (1,759 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 27,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 17 GPH (64 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $105/hr in fuel alone. With 3,228 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 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 T210R — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N8603U.
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
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna T210R
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 1 recent AD found for this aircraft type.
Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna T210R
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 8 recent reports for this aircraft type.
DURING FLIGHT, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY AT CRUISE POWER. AFTER GETTING CLOSE TO ICT, HE DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND SHUTDOWN ENGINE. HE LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. OUR REPAIR STATION DETERMIN...
PERFORMED A POST PAINT STRIP INSPECTION AND FOUND A VERY LARGE QTY OF UNIVERSAL HEAD RIVETS HAD BEEN SANDED DOWN.
DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, METAL WAS FOUND IN THE OIL. METAL WAS DETERMINED TO BE LIFTER MATERIAL. LIFTERS WERE REMOVED FOR INSP AND ALL 12 LIFTERS WERE FUND TO BE SPALLING ON THE FACES AND CHIPPING ON THE SIDES. CAMSHAFT LOBES WERE ALSO SHOWING...
DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, METAL WAS FOUND IN THE OIL. METAL WAS DETERMINED TO BE LIFTER MATERIAL. LIFTERS WERE REMOVED FOR INSP AND ALL 12 LIFTERS WERE FUND TO BE SPALLING ON THE FACES AND CHIPPING ON THE SIDES. CAMSHAFT LOBES WERE ALSO SHOWING...
AFTER LANDING, DURING ROLLOUT, NLG COLLAPSED CAUSING PROPELLER TO STRIKE THE RUNWAY. GEAR LIGHS INDICATED "GEAR DOWN" AND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LANDING CONFIRMED GEAR DOWN. (K)
THIS PART WAS ADDED TO STABILIZER ATTACHMENT SYSTEM BY SB SEB 87-2. SUBMITTER STATED STABILIZER ATTACH BULKHEAD WAS ALSO NOTED TO BE CRACKED IN AN AREA THAT THIS SB WAS SUPPOSED TO ADDRESS.
FOUND LARGE OIL LEAK AT NR 4 CYLINDER ROCKER COVER DURING FIRST GROUND RUN OF THIS ENGINE FROM CONTINENTAL. FOUND NR 4 UPPER RT MOUNT MACHINED INCORRECTLY. THIS IS A CONTINENTAL REBUILT ENGINE.
FOUND LOWER CABIN DOOR HINGE PIN LOWER PEENED HEAD MISSING ON PILOT'S DOOR. ON DISASSEMBLY, FOUND PIN ALSO BROKEN INSIDE OF HINGE. PIN IS MADE OF BRASS AND APPARENTLY WORK HARDENS WITH LOADS. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS USING MS20392 TYPE PIN.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $429,962–$593,534.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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