Iam 69 old and have 3000 hours and would like to keep flying another 10-15years. But my friends with their 210s have way more maintenance than I’ve had with my A36 and I’ve found no mission the 210 could do that the A36 couldn’t. With the strut-free high wing, cargo loading was painless. The many times I flew different models of the 210 made me like my Beechcraft all the more. Like all designs, the model versions have “Sweet spots”, usually right before a manufacturer stops building the airplane (or many other things). A trip into Washington Dulles one day in 2004 sold me on the airplane. The early Cessna 210 (210 and 210A) had 4 seats with a Continental IO-470 engine of 260 hp (190 kW). Seats 4 comfortably. I didn’t compare it to a twin because it’s just apples and oranges. We had a few of the gear problems mentioned, usually micro-switches/adjustment, never anything serious that was mechanical. Share your experience on any aspect of GA transportation flying, whether for business or pleasure. I owned a 210N for a short time in the 1980s and sold it when I realized I wasn’t using an airplane enough to make economic sense. ^ FibreGlast Developments Corp (January 2004). Cessna always hinted that the fully cantilevered wing was expensive to make, and it’s notable that all of the single-engine airplanes currently manufactured by Cessna feature strut-braced wings. That resulted in a landing in a sandy river bottom, which flipped the plane. I used to own a 1979 P210 for 20 years, the airplane flies great, its fast and economic to get there.Sold it 7 years ago and bought Turbo Prop, that is more expensive on the maintenance.Sold it las year and bought again a P210R 1986, airplane flies fast and has 120 gal. Watching all the gyrations for the gear to come up, I felt proud to be flying a retractable gear plane. A Continental engine gives this aircraft its top-notch capabilities. We hauled our family (3 kids) all over the country at nice speeds and loads. The result was failure and another shuttered production line, even though the airplane was a great performer. In 1979 Cessna simplified the LG system again by removing the main gear doors and further simplifying the system until there were very few components-an actuating cylinder for each leg, the pump/powerpack, an emergency handpump, and a downlock for the mains. I suspect it is all about getting government subsidies. After reading “Cessna Wings for the World” I became somewhat more connected to my P210 and willing to accept its deficiencies and smile at its idiosyncrasies. The 210 was the original “if it fits, it ships” airplane. Photos are an added bonus. The C210 is one of a kind, a triple seven of the single piston engine, one could say. Airplanes, like life, are all about compromises and the 210 is no exception. Eventually, I didn’t like flying IFR in any small plane. Every airplane model has a personality; some even have a stereotype. Compared to a Cirrus SR22, Cessna’s top-of-the-line single is complicated, with gear, prop, and cowl flap controls to manipulate. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it! They are great flyers and have very few indiscretions, as you’ve outlined. According to a Richard Collins article I came across, the Silver Eagle was actually originally designed by Cessna as the C250 (rember it has an A250 turbine) but never made production. If the pilot is up to it the 210 is a truly great airplane. You do not have to be Richard Collins or Ernest Gann--simply a GA pilot with a story you'd share with friends sitting in the hangar. All Rights Reserved. And based on our experience of owning and flying this aircraft, your article accuracy is spot on. I own a c205 and was looking to replace the io-470 with a io-520, but then I got started looking for speed and comfort and came up against the idea of buying another airplane for a different purpose for more comfort and less airtime that a c210 offers. I had many annuals under $1000. Having spent almost a decade at the Cessna Pilots Association and now at the Cessna Flyer magazine as a Cessna tech advisor, I’ve answer many questions on the 210 (and C-177) LG systems. If. Such an accident isn’t possible in a Cirrus. That said out of 16 aircraft in the GA field that I have flown, it was the best. John Frank’s book was a keeper too. Camelia and I bought a 1979 T210N new 4 hours on it we have 5100hrs on it now when we have all ways been the pic since 4 hours. Thanks for a great story! I had less than 200 hours on me, but I had little trouble moving up from my 150. 95% of my flying was solo. My brother and I fly an ‘81 turbo 210N The Cessna 210 Centurion is a six-seat, high-performance, retractable-gear single-engine general aviation aircraft which was first flown in January 1957.Production was completed in 1985. Dear John, For more information on the EXP5000 Envision® STC call 888-855-9969. Nice job!! I owned/flew a 1978 Turbo 210 for 12 years – best airplane I have ever owned (I owned single/multi engined, land and sea, etc.) The post-1982 210’s come with an “improved” fuel system. On the other hand the 6 only did about 140 kts. The C206 have maybe kept some of its market, haven’t it? The standard tanks carry way more fuel than my bladder can tolerate. The accident record shows that quite a few 210s land gear up every year, and while some of those are caused by mechanical failure, many are caused by inattention and poor procedures. I was never impressed with the 210 and glad I’ve never owned one. The last year it was made. Retrieved 1 October 2010. Enjoyed it and flew it for 2500 plus hours. It's getting harder and harder to come up with the scratch for a new airplane these days... especially for those of us hankering for new airplane capabilities like glass panels and other high-tech accoutrements. I have owned a Cessna 210 with three partners for 12 years, three engines, three propellers and two airframes. Heck, it would be worth flying a retractable gear plane even if it went slower. New engines while I owned it. Excellent! ... designed, and installed avionics system upgrades on a variety of aircraft •Assisted Crownair and Avidyne Corporation in receiving Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for retrofit installation of Entegra flight deck in Cessna 210 … In no time I was slowed below 100 knots and made a smooth landing on the two-mile long runway at IAD. John The airplane is “Known Ice”, built-in oxygen, and AC. Terrible article couldn’t be further from the truth written from ignorance from somebody who apparently doesn’t have much time in the aircraft the Cessna T210M or N Is in a league by itself performance useful load the real true comparison would be more towards a twin Aircraft Even though there are no twin aircraft that have the same useful. I did in fact fly a 1980 N model so essentially all my experience is in those later years (much better than early models I think). Aircraft Bluebook Single Engine Piston Cessna CESSNA 210 M & up. The company displayed its first Crownair "Centurion Edition" Cessna T210 during the upcoming show in San Jose, CA, November 6 through 8. Did you know that most of the articles at Air Facts are written by readers like you? 0 0 ... Passionate about aviation. In 1961 the fuselage and wing were completely redesigned - the fuselage was made wider and deeper, and a third side window was added. Of course I was IMC, of course there was a little ice, and of course there were a few bumps over the eastern edges of the Appalachian Mountains. A spinner-to-tail makeover for an old 210 costs $365,000. Maybe…..but he knows the difference between “your” and “you’re”. Why? He said, “That’s impossible, we aren’t faster than a bonanza.” He paused and said, “Unless they don’t have a supercharger.” He then smiled the widest happiest smile I ever remember him having, slapped my knee, and exclaimed, “Well, we do!” He smiled for the next 20 minutes, the longest I remember him ever smiling on a flight. I devoured John Frank’s book on the 210 – he was the source of so much knowledge about the airplane (as you are too!). Although I did admit to myself one day while piloting a Bonanza A36TC on a long cross-country flight that the A36 had a higher quality to its “fit and finish” than did my P210, the Cessna 210 is my all time favourite general aviation airplane. The Cessna Pilots Association is a great asset for Cessna owners. Copyright 2011-2021, Sportsman's Market, Inc. The Southern Star Avionics STC for Cessna 210, 320, 335, 340 & 400 models is available for purchase from Avidyne. Ever since, he has been hooked on anything with wings and regularly flies a Citabria, a Pilatus PC-12 and a Robinson R44 helicopter. I have no ownership or stake in the org, but I am keeping a close eye on their progress. The original Cessna 210 was certified 60 years ago, and went through dozens of design changes over its 27-year run. Passengers seemed to enjoy the 210 as well. Now I gotta worry about flying near 210s. "Centurion owners and pilots own a piece of history, but that doesn’t mean the plane shouldn’t have modern technology and comforts. Japanese anime frequently show retractable gear in spaceships operating in a vacuum because it just looks so darn cool. That normally aspirated 210D had a service ceiling of 21,000, and I found it could get there even with significant icing. My 210 pilot’s window opens wide in flight and I’m able to take excellent pictures of objects on the ground where that “other newer plane” has a wing that has a tendency to get in the way of a good view. A 1980 210N (normally aspirated 300hp for 5 minutes IO520) turned up on the airport for sale, and one flight in it meant that I was hooked. In 2004, I replaced the 210D with a 1967 T210G. I have a T210N, 1983 version. He is an ATP and also holds ratings for multiengine, seaplanes, gliders, and helicopters. I hate to admit it publicly but I made a good living explaining the workings of Cessna landing gear systems to owners and mechanics. Email your article to editor@airfactsjournal.com. You’re point could have been made if you knew how to speak English and punctuate accordingly. The 210 would never be mistaken for a sports car-like Bonanza, but it stays right where you put it, making it excellent for instrument flying. I gave up the experience when a family member wanted to take over the job. Think there is a service bulletin on the fix. Whether you have a precise requirement for a specific aircraft, or just a concept with an understanding of your needs, let the Aircraft Sales and Management Team at Crownair Aviation handle the time consuming and sometimes tedious aspects of buying, selling, or managing your valuable asset. Even if the 210 were made in 2019, the full fuel payload would probably be significantly lower under current certification standards. Vitatoe Aviation offers the TN550 conversion which uses a Continental IO-550P engine with an IO-520 turbocharger with dual intercoolers and a larger alternator. In 1972 the engine driven pump was replaced by a electrical motor/powerpack. It gets off the ground quick and climbs fast. With this modification the fuel selector can be left on Both, with only occasional use of separate tank positions for balance. ATC was nice, but it was clear that I needed to spend some time in the penalty box while the unbroken line of airliners blew past me. I miss her. That meant four 200 lb. Crownair Aviation developed a “Centurion Edition” T210, which is a remanufactured aircraft introduced in November 2008 that features a glass cockpit and new engine along with other minor refinements. Thanks John. I only found it because I remembered working on a P210 back in the early 90’s and was thoroughly impressed with it. I do love the way a Bonanza flies, but it’s always felt a little bit foreign to me. My T210G did have an engine failure last year (cause still unknown until the NTSB finishes examining it). Sign up for our free email newsletter, packed with tips, tricks and news for pilots. Regrettably, though, I did not. Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved. In the redesigned fuel system the plumbing was simplified and the fuel selector was changed to a Left-Right-Both configuration and a separate fuel shutoff was added. It is a load hauler, not quite as fast as Bonanza, but at least everyone faces forward and passengers can either look out the window or fully recline their seats. Once I had an instrument rating (later that year) I stopped using the airlines at all. The turbo in our unpressurized 210 seldom worked, but when it did it made a super good impression on me. Once I watched it take off and saw the gear retract. For the owner who’s serious about maintenance and proficiency, it offers good cruise speed, huge load-hauling capabilities, and honest flying qualities. Birthday Cake Faceplant Resulted In Kid Getting Scared! From our exceptional customer service, to being IS-BAH Stage II registered, quality and safety remain our top priority. Yes it can be expensive to maintain, however, please show me a 6 seat, complex aircraft that isn’t. Keep’em coming. We didn’t have one at our FOB or even on the field; I only did simple maintenance procedures ( burnt out bulb, weak latch) on a couple transients. Yeah, the turbo added some maintenance cost — primarily overhauling every 1000 hours — but the additional climb performance and speed at altitude paid for it. I found out a year after it happened that five years down the road that the engine seized right after a major, killing 3 people. 5) Have you ever tried to take a picture from a “newer airplane”? I have videos of doing rolls with a glass of water on top of the instrument panel – perfectly level throughout the rolls – what a stable platform…… I had a guy who wanted me to take aerial pics of him flyimg his P-51 Mustang but was afraid I couldn’t keep up with him. SE-GMD Typ: Cessna F172M Skyhawk c/n: F172-1430 Tillverkad år 1975 i Reims, Frankrike Interimregistrering 1976-01 Crownair Flygtjänst AB Swedair, Bromma Registrerad 1976-03-11 Crownair Flygtjänst AB Swedair, Bromma 1976-06 Stockholms Flygklubb, Bromma For the same reason, many check-hauling operations flew 210s for years, criss-crossing the country at night with cabins stuffed full of canceled checks. I’ve got some Aztec time and it hauls a good load but it’s just a totally different airplane than a 210. Sorry you didn’t like it Rob but I thought it was mostly complimentary. What a bloody joke! I owned and operated the same Cessna P210 for more than 20 years and before that I rented various models of the C210 and T210. Mr. Zimmerman you need to talk to more owners before you comment on a particular plane. (There are more than 2,000 on the FAA aircraft registry.) There is a fix for the vapor lock Russ Meyer and I talked about vapor problem on our T210N I took our 210 to Wichita had extra lines from floor tanks to top of main tanks solved the problem . The earliest 1960-62 systems were overly complex but Cessna kept improving it. With 26G seats and extra soundproofing, the post-1997 Cessna 172s and 182s have about 25% lower useful loads compared to pre-1986 models. I have very fond memories of the 210, but it is a love it/hate it type of airplane – its strengths are unique, and its weaknesses are maddening. I flew with John Frank in his 1967 T210 and we never had any problems with the gear system. Fad is for sure about the electric Pipistrel. Vitatoe Aviation offers the TN550 conversion which uses a Continental IO-550P engine with an IO-520 turbocharger with dual intercoolers and a larger alternator. From spinner to tail cone, the upgraded 1977 aircraft features all new and state-of-the-art amenities including a glass cockpit with Electronic Flight Instrument System, new classic blue paint scheme, RAM engine, tinted glass, wingtips with recognition lights, Super Quiet cabin soundproofing and gray leather seats with sheepskin inserts. These fuel systems had a Left-Right-Off fuel selector (no “Both” setting). Cessna has always been superior in customer support compared all the other manufacturers that’s why they’re still in business So if you can’t afford the Best aT210 M or N don’t buy one You have to pay to play. Crownair Aviation разработал “Centurion Edition” T210, ... Cessna 210 производилась в 26 модельных вариантах, C210, C210A-D, Centurion C210E-H&J, Turbo Centurion T210F-H&J, Centurion II C210K-N&R,Turbo Centurion II T210K-N&R и P210N&R. Nope – didn’t miss nothun’ – and concur wholeheartedly the second time around on all of your points based upon 1500 hours in 1977 T-210M (our first corporate airplane) in the middle 80’s before moving up to TBM 700. When I was released after four turns in the hold, the controller asked what speed he could expect from me on final. Certainly all those levers are manageable in the Cessna, but it does require extra work – work that can quickly add up during single pilot IFR flights. It’s an out performer in speed, load and with pressurization. World Record! New to Air Facts? The C210, C210A-D, the Centurion C210E-H&J, Turbo Centurion T210F-H&J, the Centurion II C210K-N&R, the Turbo Centurion II T210K-N&R and the P210N&R. You do not have to be Richard Collins or Ernest Gann - simply a GA pilot with a story you'd share with friends sitting in the hangar. Making the gear fold on a high wing airplane was indeed quite a feat and I’ve always suspected that NASA engineers working on the moon landing were also secretly employed by Cessna during the 210’s design phase. Having a shop that knows 210s is the best way to prevent problems. The unfortunate reality is Cessna couldn’t make a 210 today – at least not one that would sell. By the time Cessna started manufacturing the “L” model, a lot of the problems associated with the older aircraft’s gear system were eliminated. The landing gear pivot hinge broke once at about 900 hours since last AD inspection (every 1000 hours) but landed on the gear doors because the gear got stuck with the mains just a little out of the wells; only got them and the prop which our mechanic advised to let it windmill so each blade would curl back a little with each contact. I knew he was bracing for an inconveniently low number, so I was proud to surprise him with 150 knots. Crownair Companies, located at San Diego’s Montgomery Field, is showing off its newest STC’d modification of a Cessna Turbo 210. Avidyne and Crownair Aviation, based in San Diego, Calif., are jointly developing the STC. If I had the need and $$$ I would own a Vitatoe-modified P210. It’s called the “Centurion Edition T210.” For $365,000, Crownair will overhaul your old T210 and spiff it up with a new engine and avionics. Then again; there's the retrofit game... and at AOPA Expo 2008, it was in full swing. Holy moly. The family was originally developed from the popular retractable-gear Cessna 210 and produced by the Cessna Aircraft Company. Who knew the 210 crowd would take it so personally? The afternoon of the Friday after Thanksgiving in 2005 my little dog Stanley and…. Jamie Luster, Avidyne’s Director of Aftermarket Sales, said, “Cessna 210 owners will get the latest in safety and situational-awareness capabilities and a beautiful new panel for a fraction of the cost of buying a … From the pilot’s perspective, there are also compromises. Then again; there's the retrofit game... and at AOPA Expo 2008, it was in full swing. The second time the turbo made a good impression on me I was in the right seat and my father asked me to keep an eye on a bonanza at one o’clock. A typical after-takeoff flow for me in the 210 was to count 1-2-3 twice: three handles and three levers. Mr. Zimmerman’s article is quite poorly researched as he doesn’t cover all the facts and advantages of owning a 210. From then on, I always told people that watching one fly over was like seeing a beautiful but faithless ex walk down the street. Retrieved 2007-10-19. Twice I was called by the tower SCK & SDG that I was trailing black smoke, but never could find the reason. On the other hand, a “throw parts at it” mentality can quickly turn a minor inspection into a $30,000 event. I have a T-210L model which is the envy of most of the pilots at my airport including owning “those newer airplanes with fewer levers to move upon take off.” Facts that Mr. Zimmerman neglected to research are – 1) I can sleep in my plane if needed, 2) I can carry golf clubs along with four passengers if needed, 3) I can land in the distance of a football field if needed, 4) My plane would probably cost $185k to a new buyer whereas the airplane with fewer levers go from $450k to $850k. Production on the Crownair "Centurion Edition" T210 will be done on an as-ordered basis and takes approximately two to three months. Those were the days my friend! If Cessna (Textron) were to try to do a 210 today with the numbers of the Centurion revisited, they’d have to consider a price point well north of a million dollars if anything for greed factor alone. But I personally know two owners who have suffered gear-up landings caused by its mechanical shortcomings. The Cessna Centurion 210 is a performance airplane. FMI: www.crownairaviation****, www.aero-tv****, www.youtube****/aerotvnetwork, *******twitter****/AeroNews I learn early that it’s hard to find a comparable air plane haven’t yet. Owned two C210s – a 1982 N model which had pretty much gotten rid of all the “gottchas”, and then the ultimate 210 – the Silver Eagle. Could that be a good thing? In addition to being Editor-in-Chief of Air Facts, John is a Vice President at Sporty’s Pilot Shop, responsible for new product development and marketing. Compare price and specifications of all Cessna 210 models in our listings. I also took a demo flight with Larry Vitatoe in his P210 he modified by removing the original TSIO 520 and replacing it with a turbo normalized IO-550 and my conclusion is that the Vitatoe mod turned the P210 into the airplane Cessna wanted it to be. Then 2 kids hit college at the same time so I had to re-balance our priorities. LOL He had trouble keeping up with me. I loved flying both, but like the fuel cost of the Cardinal much more. Find and Compare CESSNA 210 for sale Also Consider. An Extremely Disgusting Prank That Will Make You Want To Puke. What started out as a bump-nosed airplane with strut-braced wings evolved into a sleek cross-country traveler. With less than full fuel, I could stay in the envelope even with six adults and bags. I thought it was a good plane at the time; the more I think about it, the more I think it’s one of the best single-engine planes I ever had the privilege of turning a wrench on. The TKS deice fluid kept the wing reasonably clean and the airplane stayed steady in the light to moderate turbulence. So when a friend recently asked what I thought of the Cessna 210 Centurion, I hesitated. Join thousands of other pilots - sign up for our informative email newsletter. Sorry this note is not technical, but for me the 210 means joy. I had the Cardinal for 10 years and the 210 for two. Now retired with 1978 Cardinal FG – I still long for the days and cross-countries high above the Rockies circumventing weather with our StormScope in N4818Y. High on the list of reasons to hate the airplane is maintenance. Is turbo necessary for over 15,000 altitude flying? Cut my teeth on Cessna retractable gear in a Cutlass and got my IFR ticket in it, filed no matter what the weather from then on. Hi Bill, I forgot the manifold pressure and RPMs dad told me to use for cruise, but it consistently gave 150 knots. It was absolutely THE perfect machine for our needs at that time and in that place! Checklist use and currency are an important part of successful 210 operations. The package is aimed at breathing new life into the popular, though aging, fleet of Cessna 210s. Crownair Unveils Glass Cockpit-Equipped T210 During AOPA Expo 2008 The insurer totaled it, and I have a nice settlement and am shopping for another early (1964 to 1969) 210. And many things the A36 could do that the 210 couldn’t. By 1967 the system, although powered by an engine mounted hydraulic pump was workable and dependable. The Cardinal is by far the sexiest design Cessna produced. Have yet to have it passed by the so called faster popular airplane. (Note that I’m excluding the pressurized P210 model, which is an entirely different animal, and exhaustively analyzed by Richard Collins here.). Enjoyed your article and brought back many happy memories. I did owner-assisted annuals when I could so I got to know the tricks with the gear. Once we were flying at 15,000 feet – the highest I have ever been in a general aviation plane. "We understand the dedicated owners and enthusiasts who fly Centurions, and our goal is to make their flying experience first class." My father owned a turbo 210 with struts. With one of the middle seats removed, the cabin could accommodate all kinds of gear. Some friends in an Aztec and a 182 couldn’t find a way to make it work, but it was easy in the Centurion. It's completely free, and we will not share your information with anyone. Crownair Aviation разработал “Centurion Edition” T210, ... Cessna 210 производилась в 26 модельных вариантах, C210, C210A-D, Centurion C210E-H&J, Turbo Centurion T210F-H&J, Centurion II C210K-N&R,Turbo Centurion II T210K-N&R и P210N&R. So when a friend recently asked what I thought of the Cessna 210 Centurion, I hesitated. Wilmington, DE. The 210 is not a “bad” airplane, but its not a “great” plane, either. So Crownair, a San Diego-based FBO and aircraft modification firm, has come up with a way to freshen old 210s while adding an Avidyne Entegra glass panel. Mine had the “RAM” conversion as well as the gear doors removed. First, I had the pleasure of flying an honest-to-goodness holding pattern, one of only two I’ve ever flown for real in my 24 years of flying. A new owner who approaches annual inspection with a 172 mindset will be quickly disappointed. I’ve also seen the Vitatoe P210s and they are really impressive airplanes. I won’t say it was fun, but it was certainly no big deal in the 210. Breathing through an oxygen mask and being so far above the Rockies it looked as if there was no need to learn mountain flying while still having about 2 inches of throttle left was a heady experience. It looked so cool. And when does the fuel efficiency change that makes it morat costly? The Cessna 210 was manufactured in 26 model variants. About 1150 lbs of people and stuff full of fuel and go. Beauty is most certainly in the eye of the beholder when it comes to airplanes. Crownair Companies, a San Diego-based aviation maintenance and avionics company, will display its first Crownair "Centurion Edition" T210 at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association show in San Jose, Calif., Nov. 6-8. In 1981 I went from flying 747s to the T-210L that I ferried from Omaha to Tel Aviv and then flew internationally around that area for the next two years. Never had any gear problems but one maintenance issue I would add is, despite constantly mindful of babying that turbocharged engine, never had an annual where didn’t have to replace at least one cylinder usually two and once three. Not the same as the 210N but a keeper too. I owed a T-210L for 30 plus years flew it for 35 years. Makes me wonder about their SA too. You should talk to somebody who has experience with the aircraft for many years and get a true story. Will not share your information with anyone smoke, but I think ’. 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