Cessna 210B Aircraft under $500,000
Under $500k for a piston single is the high-end price band — typically modern composite singles (Cirrus SR22/SR22T from mid-2000s+), late-model Bonanza or Mooney with full glass, low-time airframes with current engine status and full mandate compliance. Highest acquisition cost in piston class but lowest pre-buy discovery risk.
The Cessna 210B is an early member of the 210 Centurion family — a retractable-gear high-wing single from the early 1960s, before the line grew to its later six-seat configuration. As an early Centurion, it offers retractable-gear speed and Cessna high-wing handling at the more affordable end of the 210 range. See the live price range and median above for the Cessna 210B Centurion listings currently on the market.
4 used Cessna 210B aircraft for sale under $500,000 · 4-seat · Reference price ~$110,000 ($65,000–$190,000) · updated yesterday
Cessna 210B Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 210B is a 4-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 160–215 kt (296–398 km/h), a range of 700–900 nm (1,296–1,667 km), and a useful load of 1,200–1,500 lbs (544–680 kg).
Cessna 210B for Sale
Cessna 210B asking prices range from $79,000 to $140,000, with a median of $122,500 (market reference $110,000).
Cessna 210B Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T210 | 1957–1979 | 6 | 193 kts (357 km/h) | 900 nm (1,667 km) | 1,500 lbs (680 kg) | $205K – $329K | A turbocharged Centurion — a fast, six-seat retractable single for high-altitude cross-country travel. | 9 |
| 210 | 1960–1986 | 6 | 160 kts (296 km/h) | 700 nm (1,296 km) | 1,310 lbs (594 kg) | $65K – $356K | Choose the standard 210 for the fastest six-seat normally aspirated single at the lowest entry price. Choose the T210 turbo for high-altitude and high-density-altitude performance. Choose the P210 for a pressurized cabin — a rare feature in a single-engine piston — for comfortable high-altitude flight. | 188 |
| 210C | 1964–1965 | 4 | 160 kts (296 km/h) | 700 nm (1,296 km) | 1,310 lbs (594 kg) | $69K – $150K | An early-1960s Centurion — a retractable-gear high-wing single at the affordable end of the 210 range. | 5 |
| T210L | 1972–1976 | 6 | 190 kts (352 km/h) | 900 nm (1,667 km) | 1,310 lbs (594 kg) | $179K – $315K | A 1970s Turbo Centurion — a fast, six-seat retractable single for high-altitude cross-country travel at a more affordable point in the 210 range. | 13 |
| 210L | 1972–1976 | 6 | 164 kts (304 km/h) | 900 nm (1,667 km) | 1,310 lbs (594 kg) | — | A 1970s six-seat retractable Centurion — a fast, capable high-wing single at a more affordable point in the 210 range. | 1 |
| T210M | 1977–1978 | 6 | 193 kts (357 km/h) | 900 nm (1,667 km) | 1,500 lbs (680 kg) | $199K – $596K | A mid-1970s Turbo Centurion — a fast, six-seat retractable single for high-altitude cross-country travel. | 10 |
| 210M | 1977–1979 | 6 | 164 kts (304 km/h) | 900 nm (1,667 km) | 1,310 lbs (594 kg) | $149K – $339K | A mid-1970s six-seat retractable Centurion — a fast, capable high-wing single for cross-country travel. | 4 |
| P210 | 1978–1986 | 6 | 180 kts (333 km/h) | 850 nm (1,574 km) | 1,200 lbs (544 kg) | $180K – $420K | A pressurised Centurion — a fast pressurised single-engine piston for high-altitude, owner-flown travel above most weather. | 12 |
| P210 Silver Eagle | 1978–1985 | 6 | 215 kts (398 km/h) | 900 nm (1,667 km) | 1,300 lbs (590 kg) | $695K – $975K | Choose the P210 Silver Eagle for pressurized, turbine-single reliability and altitude at far lower cost than a factory turboprop single. | 10 |
| P210N | 1978–1983 | 6 | 198 kts (367 km/h) | 850 nm (1,574 km) | 1,200 lbs (544 kg) | $149K – $695K | The pressurised, normally aspirated-cabin Centurion of the late 1970s and 1980s — a fast pressurised single for high-altitude, owner-flown travel. | 29 |
| T210N | 1979–1986 | 6 | 193 kts (357 km/h) | 900 nm (1,667 km) | 1,310 lbs (594 kg) | $249K – $415K | The turbocharged Centurion of the late 1970s and 1980s — a fast, six-seat retractable single for high-altitude cross-country travel. | 21 |
| 210N | 1979–1986 | 6 | 164 kts (304 km/h) | 900 nm (1,667 km) | 1,310 lbs (594 kg) | $200K – $360K | A late six-seat retractable Centurion — a fast, capable high-wing single for cross-country travel. | 3 |
| P210R | 1982–1986 | 6 | 213 kts (394 km/h) | 900 nm (1,667 km) | 1,200 lbs (544 kg) | $425K – $530K | The final, most-refined pressurised Centurion — a fast pressurised single for high-altitude owner-flown travel. | 3 |
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How much does a Cessna 210B cost? Used 210B prices: $79K – $140K, average $116K (median $122K); market reference $110K, across 4 priced of 4 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
The IO-470's lower displacement means lower overhaul cost than the IO-520 in later Centurions - a modest economy versus the higher-powered variants. Retractable gear adds hydraulic-system maintenance. As a vintage airframe, initial reconditioning costs can be significant. After reconditioning, ongoing operating costs are consistent with the IO-470 engine family.
Buying a Used Cessna 210B
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Cessna 210B Inventory by Country
| United States | 5 |
Cessna 210B Inventory by State
| California | 26 |
| Texas | 17 |
| Oklahoma | 15 |
| Florida | 12 |
| Arizona | 6 |
| Nevada | 5 |
| Illinois | 4 |
| Wyoming | 3 |
| Indiana | 3 |
| Louisiana | 3 |
| Minnesota | 3 |
| Montana | 3 |
Cessna 210B by Price
| Under $100k | 15 |
| Under $200k | 51 |
| Under $300k | 103 |
| Under $500k | 135 |
Cessna 210B by Decade
| 1960s | 4 |
Other Cessna Aircraft
| Cessna Citation III / VII | 26 |
| Cessna Citation II | 21 |
| Cessna Citation I | 11 |
| Cessna Caravan | 8 |
Cessna 210B Safety Record
Across all 210B variants, 34 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2026. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
34
Total Events
15
Incidents
3
Serious
9
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | Camarillo, CA | Fatal (1) | — |
| Oct 06, 2025 | Parkin, AR | Fatal (3) | — |
| Oct 18, 2023 | Pueblo, CO | Incident | The fatigue failure of the right main landing gear hydraulic actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid that … |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Wichita, KS | Minor | Loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Aug 09, 2022 | Clinton, AR | Incident | A fatigue crack in the hydraulic actuator, which resulted in the loss of hydraulic fluid and the pilot’s inability to fu… |
NTSB records 1982–2026. Includes all Cessna 210B variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.