Cessna T210R Turbo Centurion

6-occupant single-engine piston aircraft · Single-engine piston aircraft · in production 1985-1986 · See its reach on the 3D globe

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Indicative 1984 market price€377k to €451k

Estimated annual cost at 80 h€76k

Five-year cash outlay€792k

Key figures

Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.

Seats	6
Reported payload proxy	450 kg
Reported range	903 nm
Practical planning radius (4 people)	Not used for mission ranking
Cruise speed	182 kt
Runway need	~500 m
Pressurised	No
Fuel	Avgas 100LL
Fixed annual base	€18k
Direct cost per flight hour	€290

The ownership trade-off

The T210R Turbo Centurion combines 6-seat piston-aircraft utility with about 903 NM reported range and about 182 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.

Cost picture at different usage

40 hours/year: about €65k per year ( €1620 per flight hour all-in)
80 hours/year: about €76k per year ( €955 per flight hour all-in)
120 hours/year: about €88k per year ( €733 per flight hour all-in)
180 hours/year: about €105k per year ( €586 per flight hour all-in)

Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €47k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself, so price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.

Where it fits well

182 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
903 nm reported range is retained for profile context, but PlaneFit does not use it for mission ranking yet.
450 kg reported payload proxy and 6 seats define the cabin context pending source-level normalization.

Limitations to price honestly

The T210R Turbo Centurion combines 6-seat piston-aircraft utility with about 903 NM reported range and about 182 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
€18k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
Approximate 500 m take-off requirement must be checked against runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading.

Recommended missions

Family and small-group touring with a weight-and-balance check for every trip.
Short and medium regional trips, accepting fuel stops when conditions require.
Recreational, training or personal travel where operating efficiency is more important than airline-like speed.