Aircraft / Cessna / P210 Pressurized Centurion / P210N
Cessna Certified · Fixed-wing · United States
P210N
Seats 6 6
Power 310 hp 231 kW
Cruise 193 kt 357 km/h
US register 420 aircraft 420 aircraft
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About the P210N
The Cessna P210N is an American single-engine, six-seat fixed-wing aircraft falling under the type-certificated category. It is designed as a high-performance load-hauler that suits pilots requiring speed and cabin comfort during long-distance or high-altitude travel.
Developed by sealing an existing airframe and incorporating pressurization technology from a multi-engine stablemate, the aircraft brought pressurized cabin capability to single-engine private owners. Powered by a specialized twin-turbocharged engine variant, the model enables high-altitude cruising while requiring careful maintenance of its complex pressurization, landing gear, and environmental systems.
Engines fitted 377 aircraft
Engine Power Share of fleet Aircraft
Continental TSIO-520
300 hp
369
Allison 250
420 hp
3
Tcm Cont TSIO-520
350 hp
3
Continental IO-520
285 hp
2
Specifications T210N Turbo Centurion II · Continental Motors TSIO-520-R
US Metric
Dimensions
Length 28 ft 0 in 8.53 m 8.53 m 28 ft 0 in
Wingspan 36 ft 0 in 10.97 m 10.97 m 36 ft 0 in
Wing area 175 sq ft 16.3 m² 16.3 m² 175 sq ft
Weights
Empty weight 2,303 lb 1,045 kg 1,045 kg 2,303 lb
Max take-off weight 4,000 lb 1,814 kg 1,814 kg 4,000 lb
Performance
Cruise speed 193 kt 357 km/h 357 km/h 193 kt
Max speed 204 kt 378 km/h 378 km/h 204 kt
Stall speed 58 kt 107 km/h 107 km/h 58 kt
Range 900 nm 1,667 km 1,667 km 900 nm
Service ceiling 27,000 ft 8,230 m 8,230 m 27,000 ft
Rate of climb 930 ft/min 4.7 m/s 4.7 m/s 930 ft/min
Powerplant
Engine Continental Motors TSIO-520-R
Engine power 310 hp 231 kW 231 kW 310 hp
ICAO type designator P210
Type certificate US 3A21
On the US register 420
Registered in Brazil, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, France, United States, Germany, Canada
1980 · 4,100 h USD
Low $216,000
Typical $263,000
High $312,000
By year built · United States · USD
Built Hours Low Typical High
1978 4,310 $214,000 $260,000 $308,000 1979 4,100 $216,000 $262,000 $311,000 1980 4,100 $216,000 $263,000 $312,000 1981 4,100 $217,000 $264,000 $313,000
By year built · United Kingdom · GBP
Built Hours Low Typical High
1975 3,730 £150,000 £196,000 £249,000 1980 3,890 £152,000 £199,000 £253,000 1985 3,880 £154,000 £202,000 £257,000 2015 3,290 £176,000 £230,000 £293,000
By year built · Euro countries · EUR
Built Hours Low Typical High
1978 2,510 €216,000 €283,000 €360,000 1979 2,510 €217,000 €284,000 €361,000 1980 2,510 €218,000 €285,000 €363,000 1981 3,090 €213,000 €279,000 €356,000 1982 3,550 €211,000 €276,000 €351,000 1983 3,550 €212,000 €277,000 €353,000
P210N running costs $334 an hour
A year
Low Typical High
Fuel $10,200 $13,105 $15,308 Oil $240 $300 $390 Engine overhaul reserve $4,583 $5,417 $8,842 Propeller overhaul reserve $917 $1,083 $1,250 Annual inspection and maintenance $3,000 $4,000 $5,000 Hangar $3,000 $6,300 $9,600 Insurance $2,586 $3,244 $3,902
Total $24,526 $33,449 $44,292
Per hour $245 $334 $443
Engine
Model Continental TSIO-520-P
Power 300 hp
Overhaul 1,600 h / 12 yr
Fuel burn 13.6 – 17.2 gal/h
Fuel price $8.14 /US gal