Cessna T210N Aircraft under $100,000

Under $100k for a piston single is the value-entry price band — typically older airframes (1960s-80s), mid-life or run-out engines, original or basic avionics with retrofit ADS-B Out compliance. These are entry-budget trainers and touring singles. Budget realistically for engine work, ADS-B Out compliance if not yet installed, panel upgrades and corrosion-area inspection.

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The Cessna T210N is the later turbocharged Centurion (1979-1986) — the refined, strutless version of Cessna's fast retractable single, with a turbocharged Continental TSIO-520 holding a ~190-kt cruise into the high flight levels. It is the most developed non-pressurized turbo 210 before production ended. The buy case is high, fast six-seat travel on a piston budget; turbo, gear and exhaust condition drive ownership cost.

Cessna T210N aircraft for sale

· 6-seat · Reference price ~$250,000 ($190,000–$400,000) · updated recently

Cessna T210N Specifications

Model spec

The Cessna T210N 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).

Performance
Cruise160–215 kt (296–398 km/h)
Max Speed168–230 kt (311–426 km/h)
Range700–900 nm (1,296–1,667 km)
Service Ceiling17,000–27,000 ft (5,182–8,230 m)
Engine & Fuel
EngineCONTINENTAL TSIO-520-R
Horsepower260–450 HP
Fuel Capacity65.0–90.0 gal (246–341 L)
Fuel Burn14.0–28.0 GPH (53–106 L/h)
TBO1,400–3,500 hrs
ICAO TypeT210
Weights & Seats
Seats4–6
Max Gross Weight3,000–4,100 lbs (1,361–1,860 kg)
Useful Load1,200–1,500 lbs (544–680 kg)
Production1979–1986

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Cessna T210N 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
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
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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Cessna T210N Price & Cost

Cessna T210N Price Guide

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.

Cessna T210N Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (16.0 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$9,920/yr
Annual Fixed (hangar, insurance, annual)$28,000/yr
Variable (per hour)$190/hr
Engine Overhaul (every 1,800 hrs)$42,000
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.

The T210N is the most expensive Cessna single to operate in normal use: the Continental TSIO-520 turbocharger adds maintenance cost and fuel burn (around 17 gph at cruise power), retractable gear adds hydraulic-system maintenance, and the complex systems package means higher annual inspection labour. These costs are offset by exceptional capability - six seats, 190-plus-knot cruise, and a 27,000-foot ceiling put it in a different category from simpler singles. Key budget items: engine overhaul (the TSIO-520 is a significant cost event), annual turbocharger inspection, and the gear hydraulic system. Properly maintained examples have long, reliable service lives.

Buying guides: Buyer's Guide | Financing Guide | Pre-Buy Inspection

Buying a Used Cessna T210N

Buying a Cessna T210N comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:

What to check before buying

The Cessna T210N Turbo Centurion (1979-1984) is a six-seat, retractable-gear turbocharged single powered by a Continental TSIO-520 (310 hp), cruising around 193 knots with a 27,000-foot service ceiling. It is the highest-performance non-pressurized Centurion - fast, long-legged, and genuinely high-altitude capable, but without the pressurized cabin of the P210.

Turbocharged, not pressurized. The key distinction for buyers comparing T210N to P210 listings: the T210N is unpressurized. Above roughly 10,000-12,000 feet, occupants need supplemental oxygen. The pressurized P210 (from 1978) adds a pressurized cabin but also complexity and maintenance cost. If cabin altitude matters, the P210 is the right aircraft; if oxygen is acceptable, the T210N is the higher-value, simpler-systems choice.

Continental TSIO-520. The turbocharger holds sea-level manifold pressure through the T210N's altitude range, giving consistent performance on long high-altitude legs - the aircraft's core competence. Turbocharger inspection (wastegate, intercooler, turbine housing) is the additional maintenance item over the naturally aspirated 210; budget for it at annual.

The full complex package. The T210N combines retractable gear, a turbocharged engine, six seats, and a large useful load - one of the most capable classic-era piston singles, and one of the more complex to maintain. Pre-buy should thoroughly cover the hydraulic system, gear actuators, turbocharger condition, and TSIO-520 engine health.

Buy it if you need six seats with turbocharged performance, real range, and cruise near 190 knots - and are prepared to operate a complex single with both retractable gear and a turbo engine. It rivals pressurized twins in capability while avoiding twin operating costs, at the cost of unpressurized high-altitude flying.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna T210N

About the Cessna T210N Turbo Centurion
The Cessna T210N was produced approximately 1977–1986, powered by the Continental TSIO-520-CE (310 hp, turbocharged). It is the most produced and most common Turbo 210 variant — part of the mature N-era airframe with retractable gear, the cantilever wing, and the developed TSIO-520 powerplant. The T210N is the benchmark non-pressurized turbo single in the 210 family.
T210N vs 210N — what does the turbo add?
The turbocharger maintains rated power at altitude — the T210N cruises approximately 155–165 kt at 15,000 ft, where the normally aspirated 210N would be significantly slower. For pilots regularly operating above 10,000 ft, the turbocharger provides meaningful true airspeed. At low altitudes, the added complexity (turbocharger, higher operating temperatures) brings maintenance overhead not present on the naturally aspirated 210N.
T210N vs P210N — which should I buy?
The P210N adds cabin pressurization — a fundamentally different capability — at higher acquisition cost and significantly higher maintenance complexity (pressurization seals, outflow valve, structural-fatigue tracking). Buy the T210N if altitude performance (turbo cruise speed at altitude) is the requirement; buy the P210N if cabin pressurization is the requirement. Both use TSIO-520 engines; the pressurization system is the distinguishing variable and cost.
What to inspect on a used T210N?
TSIO-520-CE health: compression, fuel injection, turbocharger condition and wastegate, intercooler, oil consumption. Retractable gear actuators and hydraulic system. Spar carry-through (particularly on older examples). Full engine log with TBO tracking. A pre-buy by a TSIO-520-experienced shop is recommended — turbo care requires specific expertise.
Is the T210N well-supported?
Yes — the TSIO-520 family is one of Continental's most-produced turbocharged engines, with broad overhaul-shop availability. The T210N is the most common Turbo 210, meaning the largest parts pool and the most maintenance familiarity among shops. It is a well-understood aircraft with a proven maintenance record.

Cessna T210N Inventory by Country

United States18
Germany2
Australia1

Cessna T210N Inventory by State

California26
Texas17
Oklahoma15
Florida12
Arizona6
Nevada5
Illinois4
Wyoming3
Indiana3
Louisiana3
Minnesota3
Montana3

Cessna T210N by Price

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Cessna T210N Safety Record

Across all T210N variants, 245 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.

245

Total Events

112

Incidents

27

Serious

58

Fatal

Most Recent Events

Date Location Severity Probable Cause
Jul 21, 2025 Crosby, TX Incident —
Apr 22, 2025 Fayetteville, AR Incident —
May 02, 2023 San Luis Obispo, CA Incident The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jan 27, 2023 Murrieta, CA Serious A loss of engine power during the turn from base to final for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the…
Aug 25, 2022 Georgetown, DE Incident The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was an inoperative landing g…

NTSB records 1982–2025. Includes all Cessna T210N variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.

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