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CESSNA TURBO 210L · Pilot's Operating Handbook
Overview
This Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) is specifically designed for the Cessna 210N, a model known for its performance, economy, and comfort. The handbook provides essential information for pilots, including operating procedures, performance specifications, and maintenance guidelines. It is crucial for pilots to familiarize themselves with this manual to ensure safe and efficient operation of the aircraft. The handbook is structured to cover various aspects of flying the Cessna 210N, making it a vital resource for both new and experienced pilots.
- Maximum speed at sea level: 175 knots
- Service ceiling: 17,300 feet
- Maximum takeoff weight: 3,800 lbs
- Stall speed (flaps up, power off): 65 knots
- Fuel capacity: 90 gallons
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Source
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Document details
- Type
- Pilot's Operating Handbook
- Year
- 1984
- Pages
- 294
- File size
- 13 MB
- Publisher
- flighttest.net
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Range (nm)
- 765
- Engine (hp)
- 300
- Propeller
- 3-Bladed Constant Speed
- Engine model
- I0-520-L
- Max speed (kt)
- 175
- Cruise speed (kt)
- 168
- Empty weight (lb)
- 3,812
- Fuel capacity (gal)
- 90
- Rate of climb (fpm)
- 950
- Service ceiling (ft)
- 17,300
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 3,800
Performance
- Landing over 50ft
- 1,500
- Takeoff over 50ft
- 2,030
- Landing distance (ft)
- 765
- Takeoff distance (ft)
- 1,250
- Stall speed clean (kt)
- 65
- Stall speed landing (kt)
- 56
V-speeds
- VS1
- 65
- VSO
- 56
Weight & balance
- Useful load (lb)
- 2,223
- Baggage allowance (lb)
- 240
- Basic empty weight (lb)
- 3,812
- Max landing weight (lb)
- 3,800
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 3,800
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In this document
General
This section provides an overview of the Cessna 210N, including its dimensions, engine specifications, and basic operational data. It outlines the aircraft's capabilities and introduces important terminology related to flight operations.
Performance Specifications
The performance specifications section details the aircraft's speed, climb rate, and weight limits. For instance, the maximum speed at sea level is 175 knots, with a service ceiling of 17,300 feet. The section also includes takeoff and landing distances, stall speeds, and fuel capacity.
Weight & Balance/Equipment List
This section outlines the maximum certificated weights for the Cessna 210N, including ramp weight (3,812 lbs), takeoff weight (3,800 lbs), and landing weight (3,800 lbs). It also provides information on the standard empty weight and useful load.
Emergency Procedures
Emergency procedures are critical for ensuring safety during flight. This section details the steps to take in various emergency scenarios, including engine failure and in-flight emergencies.
Normal Procedures
Normal procedures cover the standard operating protocols for the Cessna 210N, including preflight checks, engine start, taxiing, takeoff, and landing procedures.
Safety notes
- Ensure the Pilot's Operating Handbook is on board at all times.
- Follow emergency procedures as outlined in the manual.
Full document text
,, C � Cessna Pilot's Operating Hbndbook and FAA Approved Airplane Fli ht Manual THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE CARRIED IN THE AIRPLANE AT ALL TIMES. I Ce1 ssna Aircraft Company 1984 Model 21 ON Se 1al No $0 G'1'ZJ'i7 Registration No. THIS HANDBOOK INCLUDES THE. M�TERIAL REQUIRED TO BE FURNISHED TO THE PILOT BY CAH PART 3 AND CONSTI TUTES THE FAA APPROVED AIRPLAN FLIGHT MANUAL. i) Member of GAMA COPYRIGHT 1983 Cessna Aircraft Co pany Wichita, Kansas SA Original Issue - 22 August 1983 THIS MANUAL WAS PROVIDED FOR THE AIRPLANE IDENTIFIED ON THI , TITLE PAGE ON ----- SUBSEQUENT RE' ISIONS SUPPLIED BY CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMP) NY MUST BE PROPERLY IN- SERTED. Cessna Airc r aft Cor pany, Pawnee Aircraft Division This manual i: issued to replsce or.a origin- ally provided or the:? la~ ~d en!j,fied on the cover pa1 e on 6:..._ O r:, Kr · All re•,isions , if any, have bean incorpor- ated as of-+--------- 11 -:?,. ,'J,L;;.-/: ,/ ) - CESSNA MODEL 210N CONGRATULATIONS CW~m~~ ~k~ ~'~ o~o~T ~•~ :'" : ..;:,~ ,:dconstructed to give yo u the most in p erfo rmance, econpmy, and comfort. It is our desire that you will find flying it, either for business or pleasure, tplea sa nt and profitable experience. This Pilot's Operating Handbook has been prepar d as a guide to help you get the most pleasure and utility from you r airplane. It containJs information about your Cessna 's equipment , operating procedures, and performance~l~nd suggestions for it s servicing and care. We urge you to read it from cover to cover, a1d to refer to it frequently. Our interest in your fl y in g pleasure ha s not celed with your purchase of a Cessna. Worldwide, the Cessna Dealer Organization backe b y the Cessna Customer Services Department sta nds ready to se rve you. The followin ser vices are offered by most Ce ssna Dealers: I • THE CESSNA WARRANTY, w hich pro vides cove rapefor parts and labor, is available at C<:!ssna Dealers w orldwide . Specific benefits and J_ pro visions of warranty, plus other important benefits for you , are contained in yo ur Customer Care Program book , supplied with your airplane. Warranty service is aJ. ai lable to yo u at authorized Cessna Dealers throughout the world upon presentation of your Customer Care Card which establishes yo ur eligibilit y under the warranty. • FACTORY-TRAINED PERSO NNEL to provide you w ith courteous expert se rvice. • FACTORY-APPROVED SERVICE EQ UIPMENT to ro vide you efficient and accurate workmanship. • A STOCK OF GENUINE CESSNA SERVICE PART on hand when you need them . • THE LATEST AUTHORITATIVE INFORMATIO FOR SERVICING CESSNA AIR- PLANE S, since Cessna Dealers have all of the Servi ,e Manuals and Parts Catalogs, kept current b y Customer Care Ser vice Information Letters and Customer Care News Letter s, published by Cessna Aircraft Company. We urge all Cessna owners to use th e Ce ss na D aler Organization to the fullest. A current Worldwide Customer Care Dir ector y ccompanies yo ur new airplane. Th e Directory is revised frequently , and a current copy can be obta ined from y our Cessna Dealer. Make yo ur Directory one of your cross-c untr y flight planning aids; a warm welco me awaits you at every Cessna Dealer. Original Issue PERFORMANCE- SPECIFICATIONS CESSNA MODEL 210N PERFORMANCE - SPECIFICATIONS *SPEED: Maximum at Sea Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 KNOTS Cruise, 75% Power at 65 0 Ft . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 KNOTS CRUISE: Recommended lean mixture with fuel allowance for engine start, taxi ,Iakeoff, climb and 45 minutes reserve. 75% Power at 6500 Ft . ........ . . Range 522 Pounds Usable Fu l Time Maximum Range at 10,0 0 Ft . Range 522 Pounds Usable Fu l Time RATE OF CLIMB AT SEA VEL SERVICE CEILING TAKEOFF PERFORMANC : Ground Roll . . Total Distance Over 50- t Obstacle LANDING PERFORMANC : Ground Roll Total Distance Over 50- t Obstacle STALL SPEED (KCAS): Flaps Up, Power Off Flaps Down, Power Off MAXIMUM WEIGHT: Ramp ... .. .. . . Takeoff or Landing . . STANDARD EMPTY WEIG Centurion ..... . Centurion II ... . . MAXIMUM USEFUL LOAD Centurion ... . . . Centurion II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE: aximum With 4 People . . WING LOADING: Pounds/tFt . . . . . . . . . POWER LOADING : Pounds HP . . . . . . . . . FUEL CAPACITY: Total . . . . . ....... . OIL CAPA CITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ENGINE: Teledyne Contine tal , Fuel Injection .... 300 BHP at 2850 RPM (5 inute Takeoff Rating) 285 BHP at 2700 RPM (l\lJJaximum Continuous Rating) PROPELLER : 3-Bladed Constant Speed, Diameter * Speeds are based on mid-c I ise weight . 765NM 4.6 HRS 1025 NM 7.7HRS 950 FPM 17,300 FT 1250 FT 2030 FT 765FT 1500 FT 65 KNOTS 56KNOTS 3812 LBS 3800 LBS 2173 LBS 2223 LBS 1639 LBS 1589 LBS 240 LBS 21.7 12.7 90 GAL. 11 QTS I0-520-L 80 IN. The above performance figures ar based on the indicated weights, standard atmospheric conditions , level hard-surface dr_3I runways, and no wind . They are calculated values derived from flight tests conduc¥ by the Cessna Aircraft Company under carefully documented conditions and will v. ry with individual airplanes and numerous factors affecting flight performance . ii Original Issue CESSNA MODEL 210N COVERAGE / REVISIONS / L 1G OF EFFECTIVE PAGES COVERAGE The Pilot's Ope rating H andbook in the airplane at the tim of de livery from Cessna Aircraft Com- pany co ntains informati on applicable to the 1984 Model 21 N airplane designated by the serial num ber and registration number sh own on the Title Page of th handbook. This information is based on data available at the time of publication . REVISIONS Changes and/ or additions to this handbook will be covere by re visions publ i shed by Cessna Air- craft Compan y. These revisions are distr ib uted to owners of U . . Regi ste red aircraft according to FAA records at the time of revision i ssua nce. Revisions shou ld be examined imme diately upon receipt a d incorporated in this handbook. NOTE
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It is the respo nsibility of the owner to mainta in his handbook in a current status when it is being used for operational pur ses. Owners should contact th eir Cess na Dealer whenever the revision sta tu s of their handbook is in question. A revisi on bar w i ll extend the fu ll length of new or re vise text and/or i llu strations added on n ew or pre sen tly existing pages . Th is bar will be locat ed adjacent to the appl icable revised area on the outer margin of the page. All revised pages wi ll carry the revision num ber and date o the applicable page. Th e following log of Effec tive Pages provides the dates f i ss ue (or or iginal and re vi se d p ages, - and a listing of all pages in the handbook. Pages affected by tine current revision are indicated by an asterisk ( ·) preceding the pages li sted. LOG OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Dates of issue for or iginal and revi sed p ages are: Or igin al ... .... .... ... .. 22 August 1983 Revision 1 . . . . . . . . . . 24 February 1984 Revision 2 28 September 1984 Page Date Ti tle ......... . ...... ... .... .. 22 August 1983 Assignment Rec ord .. ... 22 August 1983 i th ru ii ............ . ...... .. 22 Augu st 1983 *iii thru iv ... .. . ... ... . 28 September 1984 v . ...... .... .... ... .. .... ... .. 22 August 1983 vi Blank ........ . ....... .. .. 22 August 1983 1-1 thru 1-8 ....... ... .... 22 August 1983 2 -1 ...... ... ......... . ....... 22 Augu st 1983 2-2 Blank ............ . ..... 22 August 1983 2-3 thru 2-13 .... .. . .... .. 22 August 1983 2-14 Blank .. .. ..... .... ... 22 Augu st 1983 3-1 thru 3-22 . ... ..... . ... 22 Augu st 1983 O ri ginal Issue - 22 August 1983 Page Date 4-1 thrL 4- 13 ... ..... ..... 22 August 1983 4- 14 Bl nk ...... ....... ... 22 August 1983 4-15 th u 4-26 ........... 22 August 1983 5-1 ....... ........ .. .. ...... 22 August 1983 5-2 Bia k ........... , ... ... 22 August 1983 5-3 thrL 5-11 ... ... .. , .... 22 August 1983 5-1 2 Bl nk .... .... .. ...... 22 Augu st 1983 5-13 th u 5-31 ... .. .. .. .. 22 August 1983 5-32 Bl n k .... .... ........ 22 August 1983 6 -1 . ... .. .. .. ... ... .... .... . 22 Augu st 1983 6-2 Blat .................. ~2 August 1983 6-3 thr 1 6 -36 .... ...... ... -<2 August 1983 Revision 2 - 28 September 1984 / DI2 65-2-13PH iii I I I LOG OF EFFECTIVE PAG t CESSNA iv I MODEL 210N LOG OF EFF ~CTIVE PAGES (Continued) Pa ge Date 7-1 thru 7-47 ... .... ...... 22 Augl st 1983 7- 48 Blank ...... . . ... .. ... 22 Augl st 1983 8-1 ... . ..... .... .... . ... .. ... 22 Augl st 1983 8-2 Blank ........... .. .. ... 22 Augl st 1983 8-3 thru 8-21 .. . ...... .. .. 22 Augl st 1983 8-22 Bl ank ................ 22 Augl st 1983 9-1 .. . ...... . .. . ............. 22 Augl st 1983 •9 -2 . ..... .... . ... . ...... 28 Septemb ~r 1984 Pa ge Da te 9-3 .......................... 22 August 1984 9-4 Blank .. . ........ .... ... 22 August 1983 NOTE Re fer to Section 9 Table of Contents for supplements ap pl ica bl e to optional sys- tems. Original Issue - 22 August 1983 Revision 2 - 28 September 1984 - - 0 0 CESSNA MODEL 2 10N TABLE OF C TABLE OF CONTENTS NTENTS SECTION GENERAL .............. .. . ....... . .. . 1 LIMITATIONS ........................ 2 EMERGENCY PROCEDUR S . ........... 3 NORMAL PROCEDURES. . ............ 4 PERFORMANCE. . . . . . . . . . ............ 5 WEIGHT & BALANCE/ EQUIPMENT LIST ...... .. . ... .... 6 AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS .................. 7 AIRPLANE HANDLING , SERVICE & MAINTEN NCE . . . .. ... 8 SUPPLEMENTS (Optional Systems De cription & Operating Procedu s) .......... 9 Original Issue v/ (vi blank) n . 0 0 CESSNA MODEL 2 10N TABLE OF C TABLE OF CONTENTS NTENTS SECTION GENERAL .............. .. . ....... . .. . 1 LIMITATIONS ........................ 2 EMERGENCY PROCEDUR S . ........... 3 NORMAL PROCEDURES. . ............ 4 PERFORMANCE. . . . . . . . . . ............ 5 WEIGHT & BALANCE/ EQUIPMENT LIST ...... .. . ... .... 6 AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS .................. 7 AIRPLANE HANDLING , SERVICE & MAINTEN NCE . . . .. ... 8 SUPPLEMENTS (Optional Systems De cription & Operating Procedu s) .......... 9 Original Issue v/ (vi blank) n . u ( CESSNA MODEL 210N SECTIO GENER TABLE OF CONTENTS Three View Introduction Descripti ve Data Engine Propeller Fuel ... Oil Maximum Certificated Weights Standard Airplane Weights .. Cabin And Entry Dimensions . Baggage Space And Entry Dimension Specific Loadings . . . . . . . . . 1 L SECTION 1 GENERAL Symbols, Abbreviations And Terminology General Airspeed Terminology And S Y.l mbols Meteorological Terminology . . . . . . . Engine Power Terminology . . . . . . . . Airplane Performance And Flight Pla ning Terminology Page 1-2 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-4 1-4 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-6 1-7 1-7 1-7 Weight And Balance Terminology .......... . Original Issue - 22 August 1983 1-1 SECTION 1 GENERAL " i---+--- 13 '- 0 " --- -~ NO T ES: CESS NA MODEL 210N l9 ' -8 " J 1. Dimensions shown are based on standard empty weight and pro· per nose gea r and tire in flation. 2. Maximum height shown with nose gear depressed as for as possible 3nd fl ash ing beacon installed. 3. Wheel base length is 72" . 4. Propelle r ground clearance is 10 7/8 ". 5. Wing area is 175 square fttt. 6. Minimum turning radi us (* pivot point to out board wing tip) is 26'- 11". * PIVOT POINT " 1--------- ---f--36 ' -9 " ------- ----- ---i Figu e 1-1. T hre e Vi ew 1-2 Original Issue 0 ( _) CESSNA MODEL 210N INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 GENERAL This handbook contains 9 sections , and eludes the material required to be furnished to the pilot by CAR Part 3. t also contains supplemental data supplied by Cessna Aircraft Compan Section 1 provides basic data and info ation of general interest. It also contains definitions or explanations f symbols, abbreviations, and terminology commonly used . DESCRIPTIVE DATA ENGINE Number of Engines: 1. Engine Manufacturer: Teledyne Continen Engine Model Number: I0-520-L. Engine Type: Normally-aspirated, direct- ive, air-cooled, horizontally- opposed, fuel-injected, six-cylinder en · e with 520 cu. in. displace- ment. Horsepower Rating and Engine Speed: Maximum Power (5 minutes - takeoff) 300 rated BHP at 2850 RPM. Maximum Continuous Power: 285 rate BHP at 2700 RPM. PROPELLER Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Acces Propeller Model Number: D3A34C404/ 80 Number of Blades: 3. Propeller Diameter, Maximum: 80 inches. Minimum: 78.5 inche . Propeller Type: Constant speed and hydr ulically actuated, with a low pitch setting of 11.0° and a high pitch s tting of 27.0° (30 inch station). - FUEL Approved Fuel Grades (and Colors): 100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue). 100 (Formerly 100/130) Grade Aviatio Fuel (Green). NOTE Isopropyl alcohol or ethylene gly ol monomethyl ether may be added to the fuel supply. A ditive concentrations shall not exceed 1% for isoprop 1 alcohol or .15% for ethylene glycol monomethyl ether Refer to Section 8 for additional information. Original Issue 1-3
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