Cessna 210-5A

Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 2073406

Manufacturer (registry)
CESSNA
Model
210-5A
Registry code
2073406
Registered
12 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
6
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
141 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS3A21
Holder
Textron Aviation Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 16

1963Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 16 aircraft
19638
19648

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 28

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1972In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 30 ADs
19721
19741
19771
19793
19811
19841
19851
19861
19872
19882
19901
19911
19961
19971
19982
20001
20041
20051
20061
20091
20111
20201
20221
20232
See all 30 ADs
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2073406'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 9

Historical bulletins · 1
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2073406'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 12

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2073406')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 11

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR13LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210-5A · Wenatchee, WAThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and his improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane’s tail striking the runway.May 18, 2013 · N4848U · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA152Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210-5A · Jackpot, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft's flight path while maneuvering after takeoff in an area of no ground reference lights. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience and the dark nighttime lighting…Mar 6, 1994 · N4810U · DestroyedNTSB CHI90LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 205A · Piqua, OHThe pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control.May 18, 1990 · N4841U · Substantial damageNTSB MIA79FKT01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210-5A · Miami, FLOct 5, 1978 · N4859U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI78DEE32Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Annawan, ILApr 25, 1978 · N4850U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA76FTA23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 205 · Fishtail, MTJun 9, 1976 · N8481Z · Substantial damageNTSB MIA71FKW04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 205 · Clarksville, TNAug 2, 1970 · N4811U · Substantial damageNTSB MIA70D0100Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 205 · Spring City, TNJul 31, 1969 · N4811U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA69D0017Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 205 · Gooding, IDJun 1, 1968 · N4810U · Substantial damageNTSB OAK66A0020Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 205 · El Granada, CAOct 17, 1965 · N4818U · DestroyedNTSB FTW66F0129Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 210-5A · Sicily Island, LAJul 13, 1965 · N4832U · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073406')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 11

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20130518008589ACessna 210-5A · Wenatchee, WAOn may 18, 2013, the pilot, with four passengers on board, was approaching Wenatchee airport. On base leg for runway 30, the engine stopped producing power. The pilot turned toward the runway and managed to land at an angle to the runway on the paved surface.…May 18, 2013 · N4848U · Substantial damageAccident 19940306003629ACessna 2105A · Jackpot, NVNight takeoff. Lost outside visual reference on climbing turn. Said he dropped out of sky. Not IFR rated.Mar 6, 1994 · N4810U · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19900518016769ACessna 2105A · Piqua, OHLost directional control trying to depart in strong crosswind. Ran off runway into a fence and nosed over.May 18, 1990 · N4841U · Substantial damageIncident 19890420030819ICessna 2105A · Longview, WAMade an emergency landing in a pasture due to engine failure. No damage to aircraft. Cause undetermined.Apr 20, 1989 · N4848UIncident 19880623041669ICessna 2105A · Connersville, INEngine quit at cruise altitude. Unable to restart. Landed with no power. Found a faulty engine fuel pump.Jun 23, 1988 · N4841UIncident 19860501027259ICessna 2105A · Runnelstown, MSEngine vibrated, ran rough and quit. Landed on a highway. Connecting rod came through the top of the crankcase.May 1, 1986 · N4843U · Minor damageIncident 19790703018329ICessna 2105 · Winslow, AZAfter landing roll aircraft veered off runway from wind gust, damaged prop and wingtip.Jul 3, 1979 · N8481Z · Minor damageAccident 19781005031449ACessna 210H · Miami, FLNo evidence found that AD 68-10-03 complied with.Oct 5, 1978 · N4859U · Substantial damageIncident 19780625035889ICessna 2105A · Green City, MOTwo nuts and one bolt from the alternate air door were injested, causing engine failure.Jun 25, 1978 · N4854U · Minor damageAccident 19780425013129ACessna 210H · Annawan, ILLndd in plowed fld adj to unlighted rwy. Using farmers yard,house ngar lights as reference.Apr 25, 1978 · N4850U · Substantial damageAccident 19760609013839ACessna 2105A · Fishtail, MTJun 9, 1976 · N8481Z · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2073406')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 6

SDR 2015FA0000358Crankshaft · brokenAIRCRAFT ON CLIMBOUT THROUGH 4000' EXPERIENCED SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND MADE A FORCED LANDING TO A HIGHWAY. INSPECTION REVEALED CRANKSHAFT BROKEN IN VICINITY OF MAIN BEARING JOURNAL JUST FORWARD OF CYLINDERS NR 1 & 2. METAL CONTAMINATION NOTED IN THE OIL SCJul 31, 2015 · N315EC · Cessna 2105A · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR FK8R2011120100001Support · crackedCENTER SPINNER SUPPORT CRACKED.Dec 1, 2011 · N479BZ · Cessna 2105A · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR CA090914005Sump · worn(CAN) DRUING ROUTINE 200 HOURS INSPECTION A SMALL OIL DRIP WAS OBSERVED ON OIL SUMP. INVESTIGATION SHOWED THE OIL DIPSTICK WAS WEARING THROUGH FROM THE INSIDE. OIL SUMP REPLACED. PROG AIR (ENGINE SHOP) ADVISED US TO CHECK DIPSTICK SPIGOT - AS IT WAS PRESSED INSep 1, 2009 · Cessna 2105A · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 2002FA0001368Spar Cap · corrodedINSPECTION MADE DURING INSTALLATION OF SHOULDER HARNESSES REVEALED EXFOLIATION OF AFT CARRY THRU SPAR AND ADJACENT SKINS. CENTER RUDDER ATTACHMENT POINT WAS CORRODED TO SUCH AN EXTENT THAT THE AIRFRAME SUCH THAT REMOVAL OF RUDDER WAS POSSIBLE WITHOUT REMOVINGDec 4, 2002 · N8418Z · Cessna 2105A · Wing SparSDR AUS20020564Piston · broken(AUS) NO4 CYLINDER PISTON SKIRT BROKEN IN AREA BELOW THE BOTTOM PISTONRING. INVESTIGATION FOUND SIMILAR DAMAGE TO THE NO2 PISTON.Jun 6, 2002 · Cessna 2105A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU980492Bulkhead · cracked(AUS) LT AND RT FUSELAGE DOORPOST BULKHEADS CRACKED.Mar 4, 1998 · Cessna 2105A · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '2105A'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 321

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

See all 321 STCs
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2073406')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = '2105A' AND m.code NOT IN ('2073406')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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