1962 CESSNA 210
Starts from the median asking price of 13 comparable Cessna 210 listings ($97,900), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -323 hr vs comps +0.6%
- Engine time -448 hr vs comps +3.6%
- Autopilot (23% of comps) +1.4%
- ADS-B (69% of comps) +0.8%
- Market supply: 2 for sale of 101 FAA-registered +3.3%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 210 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,730 hrs |
| Engine time | 750.38 SCMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | S-TEC 40 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
N9683X IS A VERY NICE OLDER 210 WITH A LATE STYLE PANEL, GREAT LOGBOOKS, AND SHOWS PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP. THE CURRENT OWNER HAS OWNED THIS AIRCRAFT FOR THE LAST 30 YEARS AND IS ONLY SELLING IT BECAUSE HE HAS PURCHASED A LATER MODEL TURBO 210. Documents: - N9683X Engine Book.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11021896357&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=DVZ86VuoBXoun91Fssx7L3AOME2qGVkuLaARIyby36d13QCvm9dJIR6%2bw2X9kCxgiDfArN1E%2fwo%3d - N9683X Current Prop logbook.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11021895689&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=DVZ86VuoBXr6wf8p%2fDX8Yduuqg7pNaQCYrkbyVyw8%2fjRXxHnf%2bmGOaCGd%2bjR7WyOrTvbMaZKz2A%3d - N9683X Aircraft book 2.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11021895687&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=DVZ86VuoBXoi24CrdfWXqiZu7xRNtSrzifSvfahFvrn8BHqrmrh6d5x0YlevbcfBlDdGeD4yO%2bg%3d
Modifications
ELECTRONIC MAGNTOS ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL MVP 50 ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM LED LANDING LIGHT AERO SPACE LOGIS FL100 DUAL FUEL LEVEL INDICATORS INDIRECT PANEL LIGHTING TAIL STROBE LIGHT BRACKETT AIR FILTER SPIN ON OIL FILTER PILOT AND CO-PILOT PUSH TO TALK SWITCHES ARTICULATING FRONT SEATS AVIONICS MASTER VERTICAL CARD COMPASS LOPRESTIE HUB CAPS
Avionics
PS ENGINEERING AUDIO PANEL WITH 4 PLACE INTERCOM AND THREE LIGHT MARKERS GARMIN GNT650 GPS AND NAV/COM WITH WAAS GLIDE SLOPE GARMIN GNC255 NAV/COM DUAL GI-106A NAV INDICATORS GARMIN GTX345 TRANSPONDER WITH ENCODER ADSB IN/OUT S-TEC 40 AUTOPILOT COUPLED TO THE NAV'S AND GPS
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
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How this aircraft compares
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Price
71st pct$125k · 71st percentile of 14 listings
Airframe time
50th pct3,730 hours total (TTAF) · 50th percentile of 14 listings
Engine time
50th pct750 engine hours · 50th percentile of 14 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
Documents
General
| Year | 1962 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 210 |
| Serial Number | 21057983 |
| Registration # | N9683X |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | M28 |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,730 |
|---|---|
| Useful Load | 1,118 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 80 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO470S |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 750.38 SCMOH |
| Engine TBO | 1700 |
Props
| Number of Blades | 2 |
|---|---|
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| WAAS | Yes |
|---|---|
| Avionics/Radios | PS ENGINEERING AUDIO PANEL WITH 4 PLACE INTERCOM AND THREE LIGHT MARKERS GARMIN GNT650 GPS AND NAV/COM WITH WAAS GLIDE SLOPE GARMIN GNC255 NAV/COM DUAL GI-106A NAV INDICATORS GARMIN GTX345 TRANSPONDER WITH ENCODER ADSB IN/OUT S-TEC 40 AUTOPILOT COUPLED TO THE NAV'S AND GPS |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | ELECTRONIC MAGNTOS ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL MVP 50 ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM LED LANDING LIGHT AERO SPACE LOGIS FL100 DUAL FUEL LEVEL INDICATORS INDIRECT PANEL LIGHTING TAIL STROBE LIGHT BRACKETT AIR FILTER SPIN ON OIL FILTER PILOT AND CO-PILOT PUSH TO TALK SWITCHES ARTICULATING FRONT SEATS AVIONICS MASTER VERTICAL CARD COMPASS LOPRESTIE HUB CAPS |
|---|
Interior
| Number of Seats | 4 |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Passenger |
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | ANNUAL DUE: AUGUST 2026 USEFUL LOAD: 1118 POUNDS |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Service Logs
| Engine | N9683X Engine Book.pdf |
|---|---|
| Propeller | N9683X Current Prop logbook.pdf |
| Aircraft | N9683X Aircraft book 2.pdf |
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 210N
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 210N (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $31,680 | $51,480 |
| Fixed | $112,464 | $112,464 |
| Variable | $62,680 | $101,855 |
| Total / hour | $876 | $659 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,100 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 155 kts · 178 mph |
| Seating | 1 crew + 4 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 4' 0" × 3' 6" × 8' 8" |
| Interior volume | 122 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 1600 ft / 2100 ft |
About this plane
The Cessna 210N has a total hourly operating cost of $1,019 per hour, including a variable cost of approximately $293 per hour. It offers a full-fuel range of 450 nautical miles (518 statute miles) and cruises at a normal speed of 170 knots (196 mph), with an average fuel burn of 22 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Cessna 210N measures 4'0" high, 3'6" wide, and 8'8" long, providing 122 cubic feet of interior volume. Designed to accommodate up to 4 passengers, it delivers a practical and efficient cabin layout suited for private ownership and business travel. Requiring approximately 1,600 feet for takeoff and 2,100 feet for landing, the 210N is well-suited for shorter runway operations while maintaining strong cruise performance and dependable piston-engine reliability. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Cessna 210N's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.
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