-----Original Message-----
From: Matt Whiting ]
Posted At: Saturday, December 30, 2006 5:09 PM
Posted To: rec.aviation.owning
Conversation: Any Cessna 210 owners?
Subject: Any Cessna 210 owners?


Does anyone here own an older model C210 (strut-wing models)? I'm
looking at a 1966 and would like to learn more about the real world
costs of operation as compared to the 182 I owned previously. I know
the insurance is a lot higher ($3800 vs. $1200), and fuel burn is
higher, but what about maintenance costs? Other than the gear saddle,
what are the other trouble spots? How much trouble is the gear saddle
in actuality?


Matt

I used to be a member of Cessna Pilots Assoc and found access to their
210 documentation quite useful. I was looking at an F model a couple of
years ago after deciding that the D model and years prior had some
issues with fuel tanks. I think the F model was where they switched from
bladders to wet wing, but I'd have to go back to check for sure. Isn't
the F model the '65 or '66?

They also have a well-respected 210 owners course that is almost always
sold out.

Cessna Owners Assoc isn't as focused on the maintenance aspects as far
as I can tell, but is rather focused on pilot safety issues.