What is the range of the Cessna 210 Turbo?
Answer: The range of a Cessna 210 is between 600 and 760 nm depending on the model. The 1961 Cessna 210A has a range of 700nm, with a 65 gallon fuel tank. The Cessna G, H, and J Turbo Centurions have a range of 739 nm with an 89 gallon fuel tank. Why did Cessna stop making the 210? Answer: Cessna stopped making the 210 in the mid 1980’s due Cessna stopping production on most piston-engine aircraft during this time. The Cessna 210 is rumored to be too complex to resume production now days.
Is a Cessna 210 high-performance?
The Cessna 210 Centurion is a six-seat, high-performance, retractable-gear, single-engined, high-wing general-aviation light aircraft. The P210 is an all metal, six place, high wing, single engine airplane equipped with retractable tricycle landing gear, and a cabin pressurization system. It is designed for general utility purposes.
What are the disadvantages of a Cessna 210?
The fuel system is complicated, turbocharged models need a little extra TLC, and some parts are hard to find. Many 210s have also lived hard lives as freight airplanes and have the skimpy maintenance history to prove it. Without question, though, the weak point of a Cessna 210 is the landing gear. This is an aircraft that can carry your load and get you there quick. It’s stable, comfortable, smooth and it looks good. It’s a great all-around airplane that does most things well. Anyone I know who has flown these aircraft will tell you what a great airplane the Cessna 210 is.
How much does it cost to fly a Cessna 210 per hour?
Cessna 210 operating costs are typically broken down by hour and include, fuel, insurance, tie-down or hangar storage fees, regular maintenance inspections, and landing fees. Typical Cessna 210 operating costs average between $120-$150 per hour depending on a wide range of variables. Depending on numerous factors, the average price for a pre-owned Cessna 210N is $260,000. A $130,000 loan over 120 months including $542 per month in interest equates to a $6,519 per – period payment.
How does the 210 compare to a 182?
Since the Cessna 210 is essentially a RG Cessna 182, it’s important to note that the very first 210 had 40 more horsepower than the first Cessna 182. Since the C210 also came standard with retractable-gear, the base Cessna 210 could fly at 152 knots vs 139 knots for the Cessna 182. What engine does the Cessna 210 use and what is the TBO? The standard Cessna 210 uses a Continental IO-520 300-hp engine with typically 1,500–2,000 hour TBO depending on model. Turbocharged versions (T210) use the TSIO-520-CE with 1,600-hour TBO. Engine overhauls cost approximately $15,000–$18,000.