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.
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About the Cessna 210L
The Cessna 210L Centurion is a six-seat, single-engine, retractable-gear piston aircraft and one of the most capable members of the Cessna 210 family. Powered by a Continental IO-520 engine, the 210L features a high-wing design with retractable landing gear, seating for six, and fuel burn of approximately 14.5 gallons per hour. It is known for its generous useful load and large cabin that make it a practical cross-country machine.
Variable hourly costs average around $175, with annual fixed costs near $22,000, making the 210L reasonably affordable for a six-seat retractable. The cantilever wing (on later models), large baggage area, and strong climb performance give the Centurion versatility that few other single-engine pistons can match. The retractable gear provides a noticeable speed advantage over fixed-gear Cessnas.
The Cessna 210L appeals to experienced pilots who need to carry a full cabin of passengers and baggage on cross-country flights. It is popular among business owners, families, and pilots who value load-carrying ability and range. The 210 series has a dedicated following, with active type clubs and extensive aftermarket support for maintenance, modifications, and upgrades to keep these capable aircraft flying safely for decades.
Cessna 210L Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 210L is a 6-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 164 kt (304 km/h), a range of 900 nm (1,667 km), and a useful load of 1,310 lbs (594 kg).
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Cessna 210L Price & Cost
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.
Buying a Used Cessna 210L
Every Cessna 210L faces a mandatory 1,500-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $35,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 1,500-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna 210L
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Cessna 210L Inventory by Country
| United States | 130 |
| Germany | 11 |
| South Africa | 8 |
| Canada | 7 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Australia | 2 |
Cessna 210L Inventory by State
| California | 22 |
| Texas | 19 |
| Oklahoma | 14 |
| Florida | 11 |
| Arizona | 6 |
| Nevada | 4 |
| Wisconsin | 3 |
| Illinois | 3 |
| Indiana | 3 |
| Louisiana | 3 |
| Montana | 3 |
| North Carolina | 3 |
Cessna 210L by Price
| Under $100k | 13 |
| Under $200k | 45 |
| Under $300k | 93 |
| Under $500k | 124 |
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.
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.