CESSNA T-210 — Pilot's Operating Handbook

This document serves as a training guide for pilots operating the Cessna T-210. It outlines the necessary checkout procedures, minimum pilot requirements, and detailed operational guidelines for the aircraft. The guide emphasizes the importance of understanding the high-performance and turbocharged engine characteristics, fuel systems, and emergency procedures. It is designed for pilots who are preparing to fly the T-210, ensuring they are familiar with the aircraft's systems and operational limitations.

• Minimum pilot requirements include 300 total hours, 10 hours in complex aircraft, and 10 hours in high-performance aircraft.
• The T-210 engine has a 5-minute max power setting of 310 hp and a continuous max power of 285 hp.
• Critical altitude for the turbocharged engine is 17,000 feet; reduce manifold pressure above this altitude.
• The fuel system consists of three tanks with a total capacity of 90 gallons, of which 89 gallons are usable in the mains.
• Emergency gear extension requires approximately 35 pumps of the hand pump.