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The Cessna 510 (ICAO type C510) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 3,900 kg. It offers a maximum range of 1,340 nm, a cruise speed of 340 knots, a service ceiling of 41,000 ft and seating for up to 5 across its variants.

Cessna 510

Cessna 510
C510
Photo: Juergen Lehle · CC BY 3.0
Year
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Owner
—
Last seen
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MTOW
3,900 kg
Range
1,340 nm
Seats
5
510
Cessna · 510
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
565
Active
559
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Market

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Marketplace

59 for sale right now

Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
510
510
—3,900 kg1,340 nm340 kt4
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A00014WI · Rev 5 · issued 2012-04-25

Category
Normal
MTOW
3,921 kg
MZFW
3,062 kg
Seats
1 crew · 4 passengers
Fuel
1,171 L
Ceiling
41,000 ft
Approved fuelJET AJET A-1JP-8PRC National Standard No. 3 Jet fuel
Engine

Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW615F-A turbofans

Certification basis

Part 23 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations effective February 1, 1965, as amended by Amendments 23-1 through 23-54; Part 36 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulatio…

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Cessna 510 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna 510 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

17 yearsmedian age

Of the 358 registered Cessna 510 with a known build year (63% of the 565 we track), the median age is 17 years.

Registration activity

18changed registration in 12 months

18 of the 565 registered Cessna 510 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (3% of the fleet), across 18 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
82
Tracked flights
273
Tracked flight hours
693
Share of fleet flying
15%

82 Cessna 510 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (15% of the registered fleet), across 273 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

For sale now

59Cessna 510 listed for sale

$3Kmedian $1.9M$5.0M

Asking prices from $3K to $5.0M, typically $1.8M–$2.2M — based on 44 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.

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Cessna 510 manuals & documents

46 documents for the Cessna 510 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Wiring Diagrams · Specifications · Other Documents · Model Guide · Service Bulletins · Airworthiness Directives · Type Certificate · Performance · V Speeds Reference · Performance Data · Normal Procedures · Avionics Manual. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
Cessna Citation CE-510 Mustang Focused In-Aircraft Training Course · 2019

This document serves as a focused training course for pilots seeking to obtain a type rating for the Cessna Citation CE510 Mustang. It outlines the requirements for ground and flight instruction necessary for certification. The course is designed for pilots who wish to operate the CE510 series aircraft safely and efficiently as single pilots. It includes a comprehensive curriculum covering various operational subjects, flight maneuvers, and safety practices. The training program emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, culminating in a practical test administered by an FAA inspector or designated pilot examiner. The document is structured to ensure that pilots meet the necessary standards for proficiency in operating the aircraft.

  • Pilots must hold a valid US Private Pilot certificate and a Third Class medical certificate to begin training for the CE510 type rating.
  • The training program consists of 20 hours of ground instruction and 9 hours of flight instruction.
  • Completion of the training program is required within 10 days prior to the practical test.
  • The practical test includes both an oral examination and a flight test in a CE510 series aircraft.

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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.

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510 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Cessna 510?

The Cessna 510 has a maximum range of 1,340 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Cessna 510 carry?

The Cessna 510 seats up to 5 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Cessna 510?

The Cessna 510's maximum take-off weight is 3,900 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna 510?

The Cessna 510's ICAO type designator is C510.

How many Cessna 510 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 565 registered Cessna 510 airframes worldwide.