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1978 CESSNA P210N
Starts from the median asking price of 15 comparable Cessna P210N listings ($239,900), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time -908 hr vs comps +1.8%
- Engine time +93 hr vs comps -0.7%
- Modern GPS navigator (67% of comps) +1.6%
- Autopilot (53% of comps) +0.8%
- ADS-B (67% of comps) +0.9%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna P210N |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,951 hrs |
| Engine time | 875.7 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN GI 275 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 430W |
| Avionics / Autopilot | S-Tec 60 |
| Avionics / ADF | KR87 |
Description
This 1978 Cessna P210N (C-GZLI) features dual Garmin 430Ws, GI-275 HSI, GTX 345D ADS-B, and S-Tec 60-2 autopilot. Equipped with de-ice boots, speed brakes, air conditioning, oxygen, and wingtip tank extensions. Contact Airside to review the logs!
Modifications
De-ice System Oxygen System Strobe lights Speed brake Air-Conditioning Rosen Sun Visors ARNAV FC-10 digital Fuel System Precision Pulse Light System Wing tip tank extensions GAMI Fuel Injectors USB Charger and Data Port
Avionics
Dual Garmin GNS 430W Garmin GI-275 HSI Garmin GTX 345D ADS-B Garmin GMA 340 S-Tec 60-2 Auto Pilot Bendix King KR87 ADF Artex ELT-345
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna P210N lands versus other Cessna P210N listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $240k of 15 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
25th pct2,951 hours total (TTAF) · 25th percentile of 12 listings
Engine time
58th pct875 hours since major overhaul · 58th percentile of 12 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | P210N |
| Serial Number | P21000005 |
| Registration # | C-GZLI |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,951.9 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL TSIO520P |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | 278529R |
| Engine 1 Time | 875.7 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 1600 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Dual Garmin GNS 430W Garmin GI-275 HSI Garmin GTX 345D ADS-B Garmin GMA 340 S-Tec 60-2 Auto Pilot Bendix King KR87 ADF Artex ELT-345 |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | De-ice System Oxygen System Strobe lights Speed brake Air-Conditioning Rosen Sun Visors ARNAV FC-10 digital Fuel System Precision Pulse Light System Wing tip tank extensions GAMI Fuel Injectors USB Charger and Data Port |
|---|
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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