1979 CESSNA TURBO 210N
Starts from the median asking price of 9 comparable Cessna TURBO 210N listings ($269,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +3,920 hr vs comps -7.8%
- Garmin GTN 650 (44% of comps) +6.2%
- ADS-B (78% of comps) +0.6%
- Market supply: 10 for sale of 467 FAA-registered +3.2%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna TURBO 210N |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 7,320 hrs |
| Engine time | 411 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650, GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS-430W |
| Avionics / Autopilot | STEC |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TCAS |
| Avionics / Audio panel | PMA-7000 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
These later model Cessna 210's are becoming harder and harder to find!! This one has 7,300 TTAF, ONLY 400 hrs SMOH by Triad Aviation to Factory New Limits, & 10 On Propeller! All Logs!! She sports a PMA-7000 Audio Panel w/ 6-Place Intercom, Garmin GTN 650, Garmin 430-WAAS's, MX-20 MFD, EFIS Style HSI, Avidyne WSI Weather, WX-500 Stormscope, TCAS, Garmin GTX-330 Transponder w/ Mode S, & STEC-55X Autopilot w/ Vertical Speed & Altitude Pre-Select Alert. Gorgeous Custom Paint & Interior! Documents: - N5490A-Airframe logs 2012-present.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=9023140142&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=KNTRE7P4q7cElIbiVX8YkYP86MQ%2fKQrfYB%2ffSzpu4BrlSNQwrZHGxeOsADK5xmtrFAkdKq07qYw%3d
Modifications
GAMI Fuel Injectors (STC # SE09289SC) Knisley Exhaust Modification (STC # SA5012NM) Shadin Digital Fuel Flow Computer System (STC # SA639GL) JPI EDM-700 Digital Graphic Engine Analyzer (STC # SA2586NM) GAMI Fuel Injectors (STC # SE09289SC) Knisley Exhaust Modification (STC # SA5012NM) Shadin Digital Fuel Flow Computer System (STC # SA639GL) JPI EDM-700 Digital Graphic Engine Analyzer (STC # SA2586NM) CD Player Horizon Instruments Digital Engine Tachometer New ELT Electric Trim Low-Voltage Warning Light Wingtip Strobes Tow Bar Pilot & Co-Pilot Shoulder Harnesses Static Wicks Useful Load 1,561.1 LBS!!!!
Avionics
PS Engineering PMA 7000B Audio Panel w/ 3 Light Marker Beacons, Music Input, & 6-Place Stereo Intercom Garmin 650 Garmin 330ES Apollo MX-20 Multifunction display capable of displaying Terrain, NEXRAD, Approaches & Track Garmin GNS-430W IFR-Approach Certified GPS-Com w/ Color Moving Map ILS,LOC,VOR Garmin GNS-430W IFR-Approach Certified GPS-Com w/ Color Moving Map ILS,LOC,VOR Sandel HSI EFIS Style Slaved HSI Avidyne WSI Satellite-Generated Doppler Weather Radar displayed on MX-20 BF Goodrich WX-500 Stormscope interfaced on Garmin 430 Moving Map Screen BF Goodrich SKY-497 TCAS (Active Traffic Avoidance System) (EXPENSIVE, over 20K NEW) Garmin GTX-330 Digital Transponder w/ Mode-S Transponder. Display Traffic on MX-20 & GNS-430W STEC 55X Autopilot w/ Altitude Hold, Flight Director, NAV Tracking, GPS Coupled, & Altitude Alerts
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
Checking FAA service difficulty reports…
Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
Checking airworthiness directives…
How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna TURBO 210N lands versus other Cessna TURBO 210N listings on fyiAero.
Price
67th pct$304k · 67th percentile of 9 listings
Airframe time
90th pct7,320 hours total (TTAF) · 90th percentile of 10 listings
Engine time
50th pct411 hours since major overhaul · 50th percentile of 10 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 | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | TURBO 210N |
| Serial Number | 21063467 |
| Registration # | N5490A |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KFQD |
Airframe
| Total Time | 7,320 |
|---|---|
| Range | 800 NM |
| Useful Load | 1,561 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 90 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL TSIO520R |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | 140428-7-C |
| Engine Horsepower | 310 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 411 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 1600 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2022 |
| Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul | 1189 |
| Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | D3A34C402-C |
| Prop Time | 11 |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| WAAS | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | PS Engineering PMA 7000B Audio Panel w/ 3 Light Marker Beacons, Music Input, & 6-Place Stereo Intercom Garmin 650 Garmin 330ES Apollo MX-20 Multifunction display capable of displaying Terrain, NEXRAD, Approaches & Track Garmin GNS-430W IFR-Approach Certified GPS-Com w/ Color Moving Map ILS,LOC,VOR Garmin GNS-430W IFR-Approach Certified GPS-Com w/ Color Moving Map ILS,LOC,VOR Sandel HSI EFIS Style Slaved HSI Avidyne WSI Satellite-Generated Doppler Weather Radar displayed on MX-20 BF Goodrich WX-500 Stormscope interfaced on Garmin 430 Moving Map Screen BF Goodrich SKY-497 TCAS (Active Traffic Avoidance System) (EXPENSIVE, over 20K NEW) Garmin GTX-330 Digital Transponder w/ Mode-S Transponder. Display Traffic on MX-20 & GNS-430W STEC 55X Autopilot w/ Altitude Hold, Flight Director, NAV Tracking, GPS Coupled, & Altitude Alerts |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | GAMI Fuel Injectors (STC # SE09289SC) Knisley Exhaust Modification (STC # SA5012NM) Shadin Digital Fuel Flow Computer System (STC # SA639GL) JPI EDM-700 Digital Graphic Engine Analyzer (STC # SA2586NM) CD Player Horizon Instruments Digital Engine Tachometer New ELT Electric Trim Low-Voltage Warning Light Wingtip Strobes Tow Bar Pilot & Co-Pilot Shoulder Harnesses Static Wicks Useful Load 1,561.1 LBS!!!! |
|---|
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | GAMI Fuel Injectors (STC # SE09289SC) Knisley Exhaust Modification (STC # SA5012NM) Shadin Digital Fuel Flow Computer System (STC # SA639GL) JPI EDM-700 Digital Graphic Engine Analyzer (STC # SA2586NM) |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 6 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2013 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | All Logs Complete Since New. Annual Inspection next due: July 1, 2024 IFR Gear up landing in June of 2023. The corporate pilot forgot to lower the landing gear. Very minimum Damage to the lower fuselage. 337 on file and very well recorded. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | N5490A-Airframe logs 2012-present.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.
Range from base
Still-air range ring — type an aircraft to change it. Compare aircraft on the Range tool ›
Last flight
Actual flight path from FlightAware for N5490A. More flight tracking ›
