This 1978 Cessna T210M Centurion Is Free-Breathing ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Today’s Top Pick is a 1978 Cessna T210M Centurion.

Piston pilots who regularly plan long cross-country flights and need more space and useful load than the typical high-performance four-place models provide have just a handful of choices.

The Beechcraft Bonanza and Piper Saratoga are the candidates that compete closely with the Cessna Centurion. While they are well-suited to family and business travel missions, the Cessna tends to be more familiar and comfortable for pilots transitioning from smaller Cessnas and other high-wing models.

For pilots who obsess over speed, the 210 generally outruns its rivals. For those who care more about load-carrying capacity, the 210 often can lift more as well. Its roomy cabin also helps keep passengers happy, which can be the most important quality in an airplane. 

This 1978 Cessna T210 has 2,280 hours on the airframe, 1,020 hours since overhaul on its 310 hp Continental TSIO-520-R engine, and 469 hours since overhaul on its McCauley propeller. The aircraft is equipped with a Riley intercooler, Robertson STOL kit, and Rosen sun visors and shoulder harnesses. The IFR panel features King avionics and an autopilot.

Pilots seeking a fast high-flying aircraft for business or family travel should consider this 1978 Cessna T210M Centurion, which is available for $209,000 on AircraftForSale.

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