1974 Cessna 210L for sale

1974 Cessna 210L

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$139,900
Location Bethany, OK
Total Time 15,220 hrs
Engine SMOH 2,197 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 210-60174
Reg # N59240
Cruise 164 kts (304 km/h)
ICAO Type C210
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin GNS-530W WAAS GPS Nav-Com King KI-525A Slaved HSI King KX-155A King KI-209 Glideslope/Nav Indicator Garmin GTX345 Transponder (ADSB In Out) Garmin 345 Audio Panel w/ Stereo 4-Place Intercom JPI EDM-930 Primary Engine Monitor STEC 55X Autopilot

w/Vertical Speed Altitude Preselect Approach

Description

1974 Cessna 210L, Gorgeous paint and Leather Interior. Custom metal Panel loaded with avionics. Garmin GNS-530W WAAS GPS Nav-Com, King HSI, King KX-155A, Garmin GTX-345 Transponder (ADSB-Out In), Garmin 345 Audio Panel w/4-Place Intercom, JPI EDM-930 Certified Primary Engine Monitor, STEC 55X Autopilot, w/Vertical Speed, Altitude Preselect Approach, Formerly used to air charter and still used to fly to work every day. 15,200 TTSN 2,197 SMOH Continental IO-520L, $139,900,,

Engine

2179 SMOH Continental IO-520-L 747 SPOH McCauley 3-Blade Prop w/De-Ice

Propeller

15,220 Total Time Airframe Previously used for Air Charter TKS De-Ice Wings, Vertical Horizontal Recent Spar Inspection

Interior

Very Nice Exterior Paint Excellent leather Interior 6-Place and includes crew SAIR Armrest cabinet

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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$139,900

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About This Cessna 210L

This 1974 Cessna 210L (N59240) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 15,220 hours on the airframe. There are currently 11 210L aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $139,900 to $362,561. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $139,900.

The 210L cruises at 164 kts (304 km/h) with a range of 900 nm (1,667 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 14.5 GPH (55 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $80/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $175/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $22,000. With 15,220 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 15,220 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Budget $218 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 210L — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
164 kts (304 km/h)
Range
900 nm (1,667 km)
Max Weight
3,800 lbs (1,724 kg)
Useful Load
1,310 lbs (594 kg)
Horsepower
300 HP
Fuel Burn
14.5 GPH (55 L/h)
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 210L

Fuel Burn
14.5 GPH
~$94/hr
Variable Cost
$175/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$22,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$35,000
every 1,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 210L. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N59240.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Bethany, OK

Seller reported 138 more aircraft in OK →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N59240 against the NTSB accident database.

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 210L

SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.

Equipment/Furnishings BROKEN
2024-11-12

DURING THE 200HR/ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT BOTH CESSNA SK210-175A AND SK210-175B KITS THAT WERE INSTALLED TO COMPLY WITH CESSNA SB SEB07-5R2 WERE FOUND IN AN INOP CONDITION (BROKEN). THE SWIVEL ADAPTER THAT IS HELD ONTO THE REEL ASSEMBLY WI...

Electrical Power FAILED
2023-05-13

N4678Q, C210, DECLARED AN EMERGENCY DUE TO POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL ISSUE. THE FLIGHT LANDED SAFELY WITHOUT ISSUE.

Structures BROKEN
2023-04-24

ROD ASSEMBLY BROKE AT THE THREADED END OF THE ROD END.

Electrical Power BROKEN
2020-06-04

WIRE BROKE IN-BETWEEN VOLTAGE REGULATOR AND ALTERNATOR. WIRE MAY HAVE CHAFFED OR BEEN UNDER STRESS.

Landing Gear NOT CLOSED
2020-05-10

PILOTS REPORTED GEAR WOULDN'T COME UP. RETURNED TO BASE WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.

Landing Gear INTERMITTENT
2020-04-19

IMMEDIATELY UPON ROTATION DEPARTING MQY THE GREEN GEAR INDICATOR LIGHT WENT OFF. ONCE AIRBORNE, THE PILOT TRIED TO RETRACT THE GEAR, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. HE THEN PUT THE GEAR HANDLE IN THE DOWN POSITION BUT HE DID NOT GET A SAFE GEAR INDICATION. HE...

Reciprocating Engine CRACKED
2019-03-06

(CAN) OIL NOTED ON LOWER COWLING, INSPECTION SHOWED OIL LEAKING FROM PUSHROD HOUSING ON NR 1 CYLINDER. PART REMOVED AND FOUND TO BE CRACKED AROUND 50% OF ITS CIRCUMFERENCE AT THE SPRING RETENTION FERRULE.

Landing Gear FAILED
2019-01-07

LEFT LANDING GEAR FAILED TO FULLY EXTEND IN THE DOWN AND LOCKED POSITION AFTER PILOT SELECTED GEAR DOWN FOR LANDING. THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS FROM THE PILOT: WITH THE GEAR STILL DOWN AND THE GEAR LEVER STILL IN THE DOWN POSITION, POPPED THE GEAR PU...

Landing Gear MALFUNCTIONED
2017-07-17

LANDING GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT AND EXTEND AFTER TAKEOFF. MLG DOOR ACTUATOR MALFUNCTIONED.

Electrical Power LOW VOLTAGE
2016-11-15

VOLT METER INDICATED A DISCHARGE AT 1000 RPM. NORMAL VOLT AT 1000RPM AS PER CHECK SHOULD BE 28.5+-5. VOLT METER INDICATED AT 1000 RPM 25.0 AMPS 37. AT 1700 RPM VOLT 27.8 AMPS 42, AT 2000 RPM V27.8 AMPS 39.

Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.

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