Cessna 210L Aircraft under $200,000
Under $200k for a piston single is the mid-range price band — typically 1980s-2000s airframes, mid-life engines with reasonable run, GPS-equipped panels with ADS-B Out, often factory glass cockpit on modern variants (Cirrus G1/G2, Cessna 172 NAV-III). Solid value middle of the market.
✈ The 210L (1972–1976) is a cantilever-wing Centurion with the 285 hp Continental IO-520-L and retractable gear — a fast, high-useful-load single. Note it is unpressurised: the pressurised Centurion is the separate P210 line (from 1978), so don't confuse a 210L with a P210 when comparing listings.
The Cessna 210L is the high-production Centurion of the early-to-mid 1970s — a 300-hp, retractable-gear six-seater that put Cessna's fastest unpressurised piston single into wide circulation. (The pressurised version is the separate P210 Pressurized Centurion.) With a Continental IO-520 and a ~165-kt cruise it outruns the fixed-gear 182 and 206 by a wide margin, trading gear-system upkeep and complex-aircraft insurance for genuine cross-country speed and load. The buy case is fast six-seat travel on a piston budget — check gear-system and IO-520 health closely, since those drive the ownership cost.
1 used Cessna 210L aircraft for sale under $200,000 · 6-seat · Reference price ~$240,000 ($150,000–$400,000) · updated 2026-07-06
Cessna 210L Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 210L is a 6-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 210L for Sale
Cessna 210L asking prices range from $139,900 to $139,900, with a median of $139,900 (market reference $240,000).
Cessna 210L 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. | 10 |
| 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. | 190 |
| 210B | 1961–1963 | 4 | 160 kts (296 km/h) | 700 nm (1,296 km) | 1,310 lbs (594 kg) | $79K – $140K | An early-1960s Centurion — a retractable-gear high-wing single at the affordable end of the 210 range. | 5 |
| 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 |
| T210M | 1977–1978 | 6 | 193 kts (357 km/h) | 900 nm (1,667 km) | 1,500 lbs (680 kg) | $199K – $511K | 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 – $765K | A pressurised Centurion — a fast pressurised single-engine piston for high-altitude, owner-flown travel above most weather. | 13 |
| 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. | 30 |
| 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 210L cost? Used 210L prices: from $139K; market reference $240K, across 1 priced of 1 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 normally-aspirated Centurion's cost story is retractable-gear maintenance and complex-aircraft insurance on top of Continental IO-520 engine time. Price a recent gear inspection and engine status into any deal — the gear system and big-bore engine are the dominant variables, not the airframe itself.
Buying a Used Cessna 210L
Buying a Cessna 210L comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna 210L
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Cessna 210L Inventory by Country
| United States | 9 |
| Australia | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
| South Africa | 1 |
Cessna 210L 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 210L by Price
| Under $100k | 15 |
| Under $200k | 51 |
| Under $300k | 103 |
| Under $500k | 135 |
Cessna 210L by Decade
| 1970s | 1 |
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| Cessna Citation II | 21 |
| Cessna Citation I | 12 |
| Cessna Caravan | 8 |
Cessna 210L Safety Record
Across all 210L variants, 136 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2025. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
136
Total Events
69
Incidents
14
Serious
31
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2025 | Turks and Caicos Islands, OF | Incident | — |
| Apr 03, 2025 | Raceland, LA | Fatal (2) | — |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Groote Eylandt, | Serious | — |
| Dec 21, 2020 | Midway, GA | Fatal (1) | The pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controll… |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA | Incident | Failure of the left landing gear door actuator, which resulted in a loss of all hydraulic pressure and subsequent gear c… |
NTSB records 1982–2025. Includes all Cessna 210L variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.