Cessna 210 Centurion Model Guide
Cessna 210 Centurion · Model Guide
Overview
The Cessna 210 Centurion is a high-performance four to six seat single-engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear, built from 1960 to 1986 per the library data. The 210L in the training manual has a 300 hp Continental IO-520-L, a 3,800 lb maximum takeoff weight and a 171 kt maximum cruise speed. Turbocharged and pressurized versions also exist.
- 210L figures: 175 kt max speed, 171 kt max cruise, 134 kt long-range cruise, 1,065 nm range with reserves, 17,300 ft service ceiling.
- 210L empty weight is 2,238 lb and max takeoff weight is 3,800 lb. A 210K has 89 US gal of usable fuel.
- The T210M and P210R are faster (205 kt and 225 kt max speed). Confirm the exact variant before comparing figures.
- Check the carry-thru spar inspection status and the AD history before buying.
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 49 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
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Specifications
- Engine (hp) ·
- 300
- Length (ft) ·
- 28.17
- Wingspan (ft) ·
- 36.75
- Usable fuel (gal) ·
- 89
- Empty weight (lb) ·
- 2,238
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 3,800
Performance
- Range (nm) ·
- 1,065
- Max speed (kt) ·
- 175
- Cruise speed (kt) ·
- 171
- Rate of climb (fpm) ·
- 950
- Service ceiling (ft) ·
- 17,300
- Long range cruise speed (kt) ·
- 134
Weight & balance
- Empty weight (lb) ·
- 2,238
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 3,800
How many people does the Cessna 210 Centurion carry?
The Cessna 210 Centurion seats four to six. Typical seating is for four, with optional seats for two extra children in some models, or six adults in later versions.
How fast and how far does the Cessna 210 Centurion fly?
The Cessna 210 Centurion (210L) has a 175 kt max speed, a 171 kt max cruise speed and a 134 kt long-range cruise speed. Its range with reserves is 1,065 nm.
What is the Cessna 210 Centurion's maximum takeoff weight?
The Cessna 210 Centurion 210L and T210M have a 3,800 lb max takeoff weight. The pressurized P210R is listed at 4,100 lb.
What key inspection applies to a used Cessna 210 Centurion?
For the Cessna 210 Centurion, Service Letter SEL-57-06 requires an eddy current inspection of the carry-thru spar. It is due at 1,500 flight hours in severe use or 4,000 in typical use.
What is the Cessna 210 Centurion Model Guide?
The Cessna 210 Centurion Model Guide is a model guide for the Cessna 210 Centurion, dated 2026.
What year was the Cessna 210 Centurion Model Guide published?
The Cessna 210 Centurion Model Guide — the Cessna 210 Centurion model guide on file — is dated 2026.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Cessna 210 Centurion.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
More Cessna 210 Centurionmanuals & documents
See all 13 →- SAFETY INVESTIGATION REPORTOther Documents
- CHECKLISTSChecklist
- Airworthiness Directive Schedule Aeroplanes Cessna 210 SeriesService Bulletins
- WINGS - MODEL 210 CARRY-THRU SPAR ONE-TIME EDDY CURRENT INSPECTIONWiring Diagrams
- Landing gear malfunction involving a Cessna 210, VH-SMPService Bulletins
- FAA Safety Briefing March/April 2012Checklist
- CESSNA 210 TRAINING MANUALEmergency Procedures
- CESSNA 210 TRAINING MANUALFlight Manual
- Cessna 210 Centurion RTF Instruction ManualSystems Description
- AAIB Bulletin No: 1/2003Other Documents
- SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVESAirworthiness Directives
- MODEL 210 & T210 SERIES SERVICE MANUALChecklist
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Variants and engines
The 210L has a 300 hp Continental IO-520-L fuel-injected flat six and a three-blade constant-speed McCauley propeller. The T210M is turbocharged (310 hp TSIO-520-R) with a 28,500 ft service ceiling. The P210R is pressurized (325 hp) with a 4,100 lb max takeoff weight. Total 210, T210 and P210 production was 9240, including 843 P210s.
Records and inspections to check
Mandatory Service Letter SEL-57-06 calls for an eddy current inspection of the carry-thru spar on 210G to 210R serial numbers. It is due at 1,500 flight hours in severe use or 4,000 in typical use. If the usage history is unknown, treat it as severe. The NZ CAA AD schedule also lists items for the main gear, rear spar, flap jack screw, fuel selector valve and fuel tanks.
Gear, fuel and preflight
The landing gear is hydraulic, with one green light for all gear down and a 30 Amp pump circuit breaker. A tripped breaker left the gear unlocked in one incident. The 210K has no low fuel warning light. An FAA briefing describes an oil filler cap left unsecured and an undocumented oil filter adapter under a recurring AD. Review the records and do a thorough walk-around.
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Safety notes
- BEA report on a 210K: fuel exhaustion forced landing. The aircraft has no low fuel warning light, so track fuel quantity carefully.
- AAIB case: the gear pump circuit breaker tripped and the gear was not locked down, though the pilot thought it was. Confirm the green light and the breaker before landing.
- FAA brief: a Centurion crashed after the oil filler cap was left unsecured. Check the cap and oil filter adapter AD compliance at preflight.
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Full document text
Cessna 210 Centurion Model Guide The Cessna 210 Centurion is a high-performance four to six seat single-engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear, built from 1960 to 1986 per the library data. The 210L in the training manual has a 300 hp Continental IO-520-L, a 3,800 lb maximum takeoff weight and a 171 kt maximum cruise speed. Turbocharged and pressurized versions also exist. • 210L figures: 175 kt max speed, 171 kt max cruise, 134 kt long-range cruise, 1,065 nm range with reserves, 17,300 ft service ceiling. • 210L empty weight is 2,238 lb and max takeoff weight is 3,800 lb. A 210K has 89 US gal of usable fuel. • The T210M and P210R are faster (205 kt and 225 kt max speed). Confirm the exact variant before comparing figures. • Check the carry-thru spar inspection status and the AD history before buying. Variants and engines The 210L has a 300 hp Continental IO-520-L fuel-injected flat six and a three-blade constant-speed McCauley propeller. The T210M is turbocharged (310 hp TSIO-520-R) with a 28,500 ft service ceiling. The P210R is pressurized (325 hp) with a 4,100 lb max takeoff weight. Total 210, T210 and P210 production was 9240, including 843 P210s. Records and inspections to check Mandatory Service Letter SEL-57-06 calls for an eddy current inspection of the carry-thru spar on 210G to 210R serial numbers. It is due at 1,500 flight hours in severe use or 4,000 in typical use. If the usage history is unknown, treat it as severe. The NZ CAA AD schedule also lists items for the main gear, rear spar, flap jack screw, fuel selector valve and fuel tanks. Gear, fuel and preflight The landing gear is hydraulic, with one green light for all gear down and a 30 Amp pump circuit breaker. A tripped breaker left the gear unlocked in one incident. The 210K has no low fuel warning light. An FAA briefing describes an oil filler cap left unsecured and an undocumented oil filter adapter under a recurring AD. Review the records and do a thorough walk-around. Safety notes: • BEA report on a 210K: fuel exhaustion forced landing. The aircraft has no low fuel warning light, so track fuel quantity carefully. • AAIB case: the gear pump circuit breaker tripped and the gear was not locked down, though the pilot thought it was. Confirm the green light and the breaker before landing. • FAA brief: a Centurion crashed after the oil filler cap was left unsecured. Check the cap and oil filter adapter AD compliance at preflight.