The Cessna 210 Centurion is a fast, high-payload retractable single offering genuine six-seat, cross-country capability, with turbocharged and pressurized versions. Out of production since 1986, every 210 is a used airplane with one important Airworthiness Directive to understand.
Key takeaways
- Fast and capable: ~170–190-knot cruise with real load.
- Out of production: condition and records are everything.
- Know the wing-spar AD — it drives value and insurability.
About the Cessna 210 Centurion
The 210 pairs a big Continental engine with retractable gear and a roomy cabin; turbo (T210) and pressurized (P210) versions add capability. The defining diligence item is the FAA wing carry-through spar AD — confirm it's current with clean results. A 210-experienced pre-buy is essential.
| Specification | Cessna 210 Centurion |
|---|---|
| Type | Six-seat high-performance single (retractable) |
| Engine | Continental IO-520 / IO-550 / TSIO-520 |
| Cruise | ~170–190 knots |
Typical used price (2026): ~$150,000–$500,000. Condition, avionics, and engine time drive value within that range.
Is the Cessna 210 Centurion Right for You?
The Cessna 210 Centurion suits owners who want speed and capability in a single, and who are ready for the training, insurance, and cost that higher performance brings. It rewards a proficient, current pilot. If you're newer, plan for transition training — it helps both safety and insurance.
Ownership & Operating Costs
- Fuel: higher — a bigger engine burns more.
- Insurance: performance-priced; transition training and time-in-type matter.
- Systems: budget for retractable gear, turbo, or other complexity if fitted.
- Engine reserve: set aside per flight hour toward overhaul.
For a full framework across models, see our aircraft ownership cost guide.
What to Check When Buying
Check engine time, the retractable gear and/or turbo systems if fitted, avionics, damage history, and complete logs. On a higher-performance single, a type-experienced pre-buy and a realistic insurance/training plan matter as much as the airframe.
Financing a Cessna 210 Centurion
A Cessna 210 Centurion finances as a piston single (15–20% down, up to 20 years), but as a higher-performance airplane, insurance and transition training carry extra weight and must be arranged before funding. Jaken Aviation is a brokerage, not a lender — we shop your loan across a national network of aviation lenders.
Prices, specifications, and financing figures are illustrative for the 2026 market and are not offers of credit. Jaken Aviation is a licensed aircraft financing brokerage — a division of Jaken Finance Group — and does not make loan decisions. All financing is subject to lender approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Cessna 210 Centurion hard to insure?
As a higher-performance single, it's priced on your time-in-type and training. A transition-training plan helps both premiums and safety; coverage must bind before a lender funds.
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