Cessna T210L 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.
The Cessna T210L is a turbocharged member of the 210 Centurion family — a six-seat retractable-gear high-wing single with a turbocharged Continental engine for high-altitude performance, built in the mid-1970s. As one of Cessna's fastest piston singles, the Turbo Centurion cruises around 190 to 200 knots and can hold that speed at altitude. See the live price range and median above for the Cessna T210L and Turbo Centurion listings currently on the market.
2 used Cessna T210L aircraft for sale in California · 6-seat · Reference price ~$325,000 ($200,000–$550,000) · updated 19 hours ago
Cessna T210L Specifications
Model specThe Cessna T210L 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 T210L for Sale
Cessna T210L asking prices range from $179,500 to $259,500, with a median of $219,500 (market reference $325,000).
Cessna T210L 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 |
| 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 – $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 T210L cost? Used T210L prices: $179K – $259K, average $219K (median $219K); market reference $325K, across 2 priced of 2 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 turbocharged Centurion stacks three cost drivers: the turbo Continental TSIO-520 (turbo and exhaust health on top of engine time), the retractable gear, and complex-aircraft insurance. The payoff is high-and-fast cross-country capability; a deferred turbo or gear issue gets expensive, so price gear and turbo condition into the deal.
Buying a Used Cessna T210L
Buying a Cessna T210L comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Cessna T210L Inventory by Country
| United States | 10 |
| Canada | 1 |
Cessna T210L Inventory by State
| California | 26 |
| Texas | 17 |
| Oklahoma | 15 |
| Florida | 12 |
| Arizona | 6 |
| Nevada | 5 |
| Illinois | 4 |
| North Carolina | 3 |
| New Mexico | 3 |
| Indiana | 3 |
| Wisconsin | 3 |
| Louisiana | 3 |
Cessna T210L by Price
| Under $100k | 14 |
| Under $200k | 50 |
| Under $300k | 104 |
| Under $500k | 136 |
Cessna T210L by Decade
| 1970s | 2 |
Other Cessna Aircraft
| Cessna Citation III / VII | 26 |
| Cessna Citation II | 21 |
| Cessna Citation I | 12 |
| Cessna Caravan | 8 |
Cessna T210L Safety Record
Across all T210L variants, 175 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2024. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
175
Total Events
71
Incidents
22
Serious
40
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2024 | Gallup, NM | Incident | The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Jun 30, 2024 | Albany, OH | Minor | The pilot's loss failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a crosswind landing. Contributing was an… |
| Oct 10, 2022 | Marana, AZ | Incident | A failure of a retaining ring in the airplane’s left main landing gear door actuator and the subsequent complete loss of… |
| Aug 24, 2022 | Atoka, OK | Incident | The pilot's failure to land the airplane within the desired touchdown zone, which resulted in a long landing and collisi… |
| Jul 23, 2022 | Puerto Plata, | Fatal (1) | — |
NTSB records 1982–2024. Includes all Cessna T210L variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.