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1981 CESSNA 210
Starts from the median asking price of 17 comparable Cessna 210 series listings ($699,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -737 hr vs comps +1.5%
- Engine time -720 hr vs comps +5.8%
- No Modern GPS navigator (76% of comps have one) -3.6%
- No Autopilot (82% of comps have one) -1.5%
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 | 3,050 hrs |
| Engine time | 80 SMOH |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Low Time Engine | New Propeller | Auxilliary Fuel Tanks
Modifications
EGT
Avionics
WXH Stormscope Century 3 Auto pilot WX10 Stormscope Collins DME Century 300 Auto pilot Dual Narco VHF/VOR Garmin GPS Audio Panel
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
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 210 lands versus other Cessna 210 listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $98k of 14 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
36th pct3,050 hours total (TTAF) · 36th percentile of 14 listings
Engine time
14th pct80 hours since major overhaul · 14th 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.
General
| Year | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 210 |
| Serial Number | 210-64235 |
| Registration # | V5-RSI |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,050 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 80 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 1700 |
Props
| Prop Time | 80 |
|---|
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | WXH Stormscope Century 3 Auto pilot WX10 Stormscope Collins DME Century 300 Auto pilot Dual Narco VHF/VOR Garmin GPS Audio Panel |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | EGT |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Airworthy | Yes |
|---|
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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Last flight
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