Cessna 1977 T210M

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Key Takeaways:

  • The 1977 Cessna T210M is a 6-seat, retractable gear aircraft powered by a 310 hp Continental TSIO-520H engine, offering a useful load of 1476 lbs and 89 gallons of fuel capacity.
  • It achieves a high cruise speed of 198 knots (at 75% power, 24,000 ft) and a maximum range of 880 nm (at 65% power), with a service ceiling of 28,500 ft.
  • Key performance metrics also include a best rate of climb of 1030 fpm and impressive short-field capabilities with takeoff and landing ground rolls of 1150 ft and 765 ft, respectively.
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Engine make/model: Cont. TSIO-520H
Horsepower: 310
TBO hrs.: 1400
Propeller type: Const. spd.
Landing gear type: Tri/Retr.
Gross weight (lbs.): 3800
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 2324
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 1476
Fuel (gals.): 89
Wingspan: 36 ft. 9 in.
Overall length: 28 ft. 2 in.
Height: 9 ft. 5 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 175
Seating capacity: 6
Cabin width (in.): 42.5
Cabin height (in.): 48
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 240
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power @ 24,000 ft.: 198
65% power @ 6,500 ft.: 168
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 870
65% power: 880
Fuel consumption (gph):
70% power: 17.8
65% power: 14.0
Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve): 5 hrs. 30 mins.
Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots): 56
Best rate of climb (fpm): 1030
Service ceiling (ft.): 28,500
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 1150
Landing ground roll (ft.): 765

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