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Cessna 210A

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 2073408

Manufacturer (registry)
CESSNA
Model
210A
Registry code
2073408
Registered
85 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
4
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 · 171

1960Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 26

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

1966In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 7

Historical bulletins · 1
SAIB CE-01-41R1Cracks in plastic or non-metallic control wheelsIssued Jan 10, 2007
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Registered aircraft · 85

N12RFMckay Jonathan S · Chesapeake, VAS/N 21057612N157LMBaughman David · Jeffersonville, INBuilt 1961 · S/N 21057764N17ABBas Part Sales LLC · Greeley, COBuilt 1960 · S/N 21057674
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STCs approved for this model · 336

STC SA00032WIInstallation of flap and aileron gap seals.Flight EnhancementsSTC SA00061LAInstallation of JPI digital tachometer.J P InstrumentsSTC SA00068SEInstallation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1)Electronics International Inc.
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NTSB investigations · 134

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 13 cases 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 27 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN25LA384Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 210A · Gore Springs, MSOn September 12, 2025, about 1739 central daylight time, a Cessna 210A airplane, N911MC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Gore Springs, Mississippi. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…Sep 12, 2025 · N911MC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Frederick, MDA failure of a hydraulic filter, which preluded normal extension of the landing gear. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to confirm that he landing gear was extended before landing, which resulted in a gear up landing.Nov 13, 2023 · N9515X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA128Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Buckhannon, WVA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to depart on the flight with an inoperative fuel selector valve.Feb 18, 2023 · N6597X · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 142

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

Incident 20231207022089ICessna 210A · Santa Rosa, CAAircraft was in traffic pattern to RWY32 and reported an unsafe landing gear indication. Tower confirmed that two main landing gear were down and the nose landing gear was still retracted when the landing gear handle was put in the down position. Aircraft…Dec 7, 2023 · N9495X · Minor damageAccident 20231113022489ACessna 210A · Frederick, MDPIC approached to land on runway 23; PIC activated the gear down lever, but did not confirm the gear was down; continued to land; PIC did not realize until too late that the gear did not extend. There was minimal damage to the skin/surfaces of the belly of…Nov 13, 2023 · N9515X · Substantial damageIncident 20230723012589ICessna 210A · Oakfield, WIOn July 23, 2023, at 1530 CST, a Cessna 210 [privacy data omitted] landed in a soybean field near Oakfield Wisconsin after running out of fuel. The student pilot and passenger had no reported injuries. The aircraft had no damage. The aircraft was being…Jul 23, 2023 · N9413X · No damage
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Service difficulty reports · 4

SDR AUS20030590Muffler · cracked(AUS) RT MUFFLER PIPE CRACKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 75 PERCENT OF CIRCUMFERENCE AROUND JOINT AREA. CRACK WAS HIDDEN BY EXHAUST CLAMPS.Mar 1, 2003 · Cessna 210A · Engine Noise SuppressorSDR AUS20030589Shaft · faulty(AUS) HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE SHAFT CASE HARDENING HAD FAILED IN AREA OF KEYWAY ALLOWING KEY TO TILT AND JAM. RESIDUAL METAL FROM FAILED AREA HAD DAMAGED SHAFT SEAL LEADING TO FLUID LEAKAGE.Mar 1, 2003 · Cessna 210A · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR 2001FA0000498Panel · crackedWHILE AC WAS IN SHOP FOR PROP/ENGINE BALANCING, CRACK APPROX 4.5 INCHES LONG WAS FOUND ON REAR PANEL OF LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE STRUCTURE. PANEL PN 12530181. PANEL WAS REPAIRED BY ADDITION OF DOUBLER AS SHOWN ON 377. CRACK WAS LOCATED ON SHEET METAL ABOVE WHEOct 25, 2001 · N9419X · Cessna 210A · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR 95ZZZX4020Bulkhead · crackedTHE ATTACHING FLANGE OF THE HORIZONTAL BULKHEAD WAS FOUND CRACKED DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE STA 209.0 VERTICAL BULKHEAD. NOTED AREA WAS CRACKED 4 INCHES IN LENGTH. CRACK WAS ON THE CENTER ATTACHING FLANGE AND WAS FOUND BY THE OWNEJun 21, 1995 · N9443X · Cessna 210A · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Lindstrand Balloons 210A2 registered aircraftRegistry code 5180025A R B C Inc DBA Lindstrand 210A2 registered aircraftRegistry code 5190011Thunder & Colt Airborne Amer 210A1 registered aircraftRegistry code 2301232Lindstrand Balloons 210A0 registered aircraftRegistry code 5180027Thunder & Colt 210A0 registered aircraftRegistry code 8970133
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