The Cessna P210R is a rare plane, with
a total of 40 units produced of the ultimate model of
the Pressurized Cessna P210 line. Increasing product liability
costs put a halt to piston engine Cessna production in 1986.
There were quite a few significant improvements in the P210R. The
325 hp Continental TSIO-520CE was introduced with a more efficient
two-stage intercooler, and a redesigned cowling with larger cowl
flaps and other modifications to improve cooling on the R model
P210. Gross weight was increased to 4100
lbs. Wingtips were redesigned to comply with FAR part 23
lightning requirement, improve aerodynamics, and improve stall
behavior at the break. Most notable in the P210R was a completely
redesigned tail with 3 feet more span, completely eliminating the
aileron-rudder interconnect as well as the bobweight and downsprings
which make the elevator so heavy on the previous N model P210's.
Fuel
management was simplified further by incorporation of a "BOTH" setting
on the fuel selector for access to the massive 120 gal optional fuel
tanks. Optimum cruise speed at FL200 increased by 20 knots on the
P210R model.
This plane spent its early life with a Cessna dealer in Florida,
proceeded on paper through a few aircraft dealers on its way to its
first private owner in Klamath Falls Oregon. After 6 years in
Klamath Falls, the second private owner was Baker Car and Truck Rental
in Arkansas. Van Bortel Aircraft in Arlington Texas sold the plane to
the third owner in 1998. This aircraft had a Denver area owner
from 2005 to 2012, and then was exported to Australia.
VH-ZOP received a fresh Continental factory remanufactured engine in
2012, which now has approximately 150 hours accumulated since.
Paint was done in a modern Cessna scheme, with a complementary new
leather interior in 2012 as well. Aircraft has been hangared
since paint and interior.
VH-ZOP is loaded with modern avionics, leaving little to be desired for
the pickiest of pilots. For those who would prefer touch-screen Garmin,
the upgrade can easily be done and included in financing The O&N
aux fuel tank brings the
total fuel
capacity to 149 gallons, giving a max endurance profile along the lines
of 10 hours. Radar, uplink, WAAS GPS, altitude preselect, active
traffic avoidance, known-ice and air conditioning make this the
ultimate piston single engine cross-coutry machine.
Please don't hesitate to call us at (303) 503-8356 with further
questions regarding this P210R, insurance, finance options, upgrades or
transition training.
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