Cessna 210M Aircraft in California
California's diverse terrain (coastal, high-desert, mountain) makes it a strong test market for high-performance and turbocharged aircraft. Significant GA infrastructure spans LA Basin, SF Bay Area, San Diego and Central Valley. Coastal flying demands attention to corrosion; mountain flying needs hot-and-high training.
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About the Cessna 210M
The Cessna 210M Centurion is a six-seat, single-engine, retractable-gear piston aircraft, one of the later variants of the popular 210 series. Powered by a Continental IO-520 engine burning approximately 14 gallons per hour, the 210M features a cantilever wing and three-blade propeller that provide improved performance and a cleaner appearance.
Variable hourly costs average around $170, with annual fixed costs near $25,000. The Centurion is known for its exceptional useful load and spacious cabin that can carry six adults with full baggage, making it one of the most capable single-engine piston aircraft for family and business travel.
The Cessna 210M appeals to experienced pilots who need to carry full loads over meaningful distances. Its retractable gear, powerful engine, and generous cabin make it a practical cross-country machine for pilots who have outgrown four-seat aircraft.
Cessna 210M Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 210M 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 210M 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 210M
Every Cessna 210M faces a mandatory 1,700-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 $38,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 1,700-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.
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Cessna 210M Inventory by Country
| United States | 126 |
| Germany | 11 |
| South Africa | 8 |
| Canada | 8 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Australia | 2 |
Cessna 210M Inventory by State
| California | 22 |
| Texas | 19 |
| Oklahoma | 13 |
| Florida | 11 |
| Arizona | 6 |
| Nevada | 4 |
| Wisconsin | 3 |
| Illinois | 3 |
| Indiana | 3 |
| Montana | 3 |
| Washington | 3 |
| Colorado | 2 |
Cessna 210M by Price
| Under $100k | 13 |
| Under $200k | 43 |
| Under $300k | 91 |
| Under $500k | 122 |
Cessna 210M Safety Record
Across all 210M variants, 65 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2023. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2023 | Gulfport, MS | Minor | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the go-around with a crosswind. |
| May 04, 2023 | Pasco, WA | Incident | Improper maintenance on the fuel outlet line to the fuel servo, which resulted in the line partially separating from the… |
| Jul 28, 2013 | Shirley, NY | Incident | The pilot's loss of control during an aborted takeoff as a result of his failure to properly configure the elevator trim… |
| May 14, 2011 | Breu Branco, | Fatal (3) | — |
| Feb 27, 2008 | Santiago, | Fatal (6) | — |
NTSB records 1982–2023. Includes all Cessna 210M variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.