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CESSNA 210
Training Manual
By
Oleg Roud and Danielle Bruckert
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Memel CATS
Note: ENGLISH SPELLING has been used in this text, which differs slightly from
that used by Cessna. Differences in spelling have no bearing on interpretation.
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FACTS AT A GLANCE
Common Name: Cessna 210
ICAO Designator: C210
Type: High performance four to six seat light single engine aircraft
Powerplants
210L
One 225kW (300hp) Continental IO-520-L fuel injected flat six piston
engine driving a three blade constant speed McCauley prop.
T210M
P210R
Performance
210L
T210M -
P210R
Weights
210L
T210M
P210R
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Dimensions
210
Wing span 11.15m (36ft 9in), length 8.59m (28ft 2in). Wing area
16.3m2 (175.5sq ft)
T210M
Wing span 11.21m (36ft 9in), length 8.59m (28ft 2in), height 2.87m
(9ft 5in). Wing area 16.3sqm, (175.5sq ft)
P210R
Wing span 11.84m (38ft 10in), length 8.59m (28ft 2in), height 2.95m
(9ft 8in). Wing area 17.2m (185.5sq ft)
Capacity
Typical seating for four with optional seating for extra two children in some
models, or seating for six adults in later versions.
Production
Total 210, T210 and P210 production 9240 (including 843 P210s).
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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................................................9
History......................................................................................................9
Models and Differences .............................................................................10
Model History Table...............................................................................11
Post Manufacture Modifications Table.......................................................13
Terminology................................................................................................15
Useful Factors and Formulas..........................................................................18
Conversion Factors...................................................................................18
Formulas.................................................................................................19
Pilot's Operating Handbook Information..........................................................20
AIRCRAFT TECHNICAL INFORMATION.............................................................21
General......................................................................................................21
Airframe.....................................................................................................22
Seats and Seat Adjustment........................................................................24
Doors .....................................................................................................25
Baggage Compartment .............................................................................27
Cabin and Door Dimensions.......................................................................27
Flight Controls.............................................................................................28
Elevator...................................................................................................28
Ailerons...................................................................................................28
Differential and Frise Design...................................................................29
Rudder....................................................................................................29
Stowable Rudder Pedals.........................................................................30
Trim........................................................................................................30
Electric Trim.........................................................................................31
Flaps.......................................................................................................31
Electric Flap .........................................................................................32
Note on Use of Flap...............................................................................33
Landing Gear...............................................................................................34
Shock Absorption......................................................................................34
Hydraulic System.....................................................................................35
Hydraulic Reservoir .............................................................................37
Landing Gear Components.........................................................................37
Landing Gear Lever...............................................................................37
Landing Gear Position Indicator Lights ....................................................38
Landing Gear Warning System ...............................................................38
Landing Gear Doors...............................................................................39
Retractable Cabin Entry Step .................................................................40
Landing Gear Emergency Hand Pump .....................................................40
Landing Gear System Schematic................................................................41
Landing Gear Operation.............................................................................42
Brakes.....................................................................................................43
Park Brake ...........................................................................................43
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Towing....................................................................................................44
Engine & Engine Controls..............................................................................45
Normally Aspirated Engine Data.................................................................46
Turbocharged Engine Data.........................................................................47
Engine General Description........................................................................48
Engine Control and Monitoring...................................................................49
Engine Controls........................................................................................49
Throttle...................................................................................................50
Manifold Pressure and Throttle Setting........................................................50
Full Throttle Height................................................................................50
Pitch Control.........................................................................................51
Propeller Governor................................................................................51
Summary of High/Low RPM Function .......................................................51
Governor Schematic..............................................................................52
Propeller Pitch Control............................................................................52
Mixture................................................................................................53
Mixture Setting.....................................................................................53
Power Quadrant....................................................................................54
Engine Gauges.........................................................................................55
Manifold Pressure Gauge........................................................................55
Fuel Flow Gauge....................................................................................56
Tachometer..........................................................................................56
Pressure and Temperature Gauges..........................................................56
CHT Gauge...........................................................................................57
EGT Indicator........................................................................................57
Turbocharged Engines............................................................................58
Induction System.........................................................................................60
Oil System..................................................................................................61
Ignition System...........................................................................................62
Dead Cut and Live Mag Check....................................................................63
Cooling System............................................................................................64
Oil Cooler................................................................................................64
Operation of Cowl Flaps.............................................................................65
Cowl Flap Diagram................................................................................66
Other Cooling Methods .............................................................................66
Fuel System................................................................................................67
Fuel Tanks...............................................................................................68
Bladder Tanks.......................................................................................68
Fuel Selector and Shut-off Valve.................................................................68
Fuel Venting.............................................................................................69
Fuel Drains..............................................................................................69
Fuel Measuring and Indication....................................................................70
Auxiliary Fuel Pump and Priming System ....................................................71
Manual Primer.......................................................................................72
Tip Tanks.................................................................................................72
Vapour Locks in the Fuel System................................................................73
Fuel Injection System...............................................................................73
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Introduction
This training manual provides technical and operational descriptions of the Cessna
Centurion, Centurion II, and Turbo Centurion aircraft model range.
The information is intended as an instructional aid to assist with conversion and or
ab-initio training in conjunction with an approved training organisation and use of
the manufacturer's operating handbook. The text is arranged according the
progression typically followed during training to allow easier use by students and
assimilation with an approved training program. This layout differs from the Pilot's
Operating Handbook, which is designed for easy operational use.
This material does not supersede, nor is it meant to substitute any of the
manufacturers operation manuals. The material presented has been prepared
from the basic design data obtained in the Pilots Operating Handbook, engineering
manuals and from operational experience.
History
The Cessna aircraft company has a long and rich history. Founder Clyde Cessna
built his first aeroplane in 1911, and taught himself to fly it! He went on to build a
number of innovative aeroplanes, including several race and award winning
designs.
In 1934, Clyde's nephew, Dwane Wallace, fresh out of college, took over as head
of the company. During the depression years Dwane acted as everything from
floor sweeper to CEO, even personally flying company planes in air races (several
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NAME
YEAR
MODEL
DIFFERENCES
C210
1960
2105700121057575
C210A
1961
2105757621057840
C210B
1962
2105784121058085
C210C
1963
2105808621058220
C210D Centurion
1964
2105822121058510
C210E Centurion
1965
2105851121058715
2105871621058818
T210-0001-T2100197
C210F Centurion/
1966
T210F Turbo Centurion
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TYPE
NAME
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MODEL
DIFFERENCES
C210G Centurion/
1967
T210G Turbo Centurion
2105881921058936
T210-0198-T2100307
C210H Centurion/
1968
T210H Turbo Centurion
21058937
T210-0308
C210J Centurion/
1969
T210J Turbo Centurion
21059062
2105920021059502
C210L Centurion/II/
T210L Turbo
Centurion/II
21059503
21061573
2106157421064135
2106413621064897
197276
*Many earlier models in operation have now had modifications to remove the gear
doors because they are prone failure and easily damaged. This modification also
increases the gear extension speed.
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TYPE
NAME
YEAR
MODEL
DIFFERENCES
P210N Pressurized
Centurion/II
19781983
P21000001P21000834
P210R Pressurized
Centurion/
with Value
Groups A & B
198586
P21000835 P21000874
2106489821065009
NAME and
MANUFACTURER
P210R
Engine Conversion,
Atlantic Aero
T-210
Engine Conversion,
Ram Aircraft Corp.
C210
Turbo Conversion,
Ram Aircraft Corp.
P210
P210 Intercoolers,
TurboPlus
Additional Fuel Tank, Additional 18, 28 or 29.7 USG fuel tank in baggage
O & N Aircraft
area.
Modifications
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NAME and
MANUFACTURER
Fuel Cap Monarch Air Umbrella style fuel caps which fix problems with
leaks, predominantly occurring in older flush
mounted caps, (available for most Cessna types).
Maximum Weight
Extensions, various
Hoerner Wingtips,
Met-Co-Aire
Speedbrakes
(electric), Precise
Flight
C210
G to N
Horton STOL
Robertson STOL
Bush STOL
Conversions
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Terminology
Airspeed
KIAS
KCAS
Knots
Calibrated
Airspeed
KTAS
Knots True
Airspeed
Va
Maximum
Manoeuvering
Speed
Vfe
Maximum Flap
The highest speed permitted with flap extended.
Extended Speed Indicated by the top of the white arc.
Vno
Maximum
Structural
Cruising Speed
Vne
Never Exceed
Speed
Vs
Stall Speed
Vso
Stall Speed
Landing
Configuration
Vx
Best Angle of
Climb Speed
Vy
Best Rate of
Climb Speed
Vref
Reference
Speed
Vr
Rotation Speed
Vat
Barrier Speed
Maximum
Demonstrated
Crosswind
*forward centre of gravity gives a higher stall speed and so is used for certification
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Meteorological Terms
OAT
Outside Air
Temperature
IOAT
Indicated
Outside Air
Temperature
Standard
Temperature
Pressure
Altitude
Density
Altitude
Engine Terms
BHP
Brake Horse
Power
RPM
C of G
Arm (moment
arm)
Centre of
Gravity
Centre of
Gravity Limit
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Datum
(reference
datum)
Moment
MZFW
Maximum Zero
Fuel Weight
BEW
Basic Empty
Weight
SEW
OEW
Operating
Empty Weight
Payload
The weight the aircraft can carry with the pilot and fuel
on board.
MRW
MTOW
Maximum
Takeoff Weight
MLW
Maximum
Maximum permissible weight for landing. Sometimes
Landing Weight this is the same as the takeoff weight for smaller
aircraft.
Other
AFM
Aircraft Flight
Manual
POH
Pilot's
Operating
Handbook
Pilot
Information
Manual
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1kg =2.204lbs
kgs to lbs
1lb = .454kgs
USG to lt
1USG = 3.785Lt
lt to USG
1lt = 0.264USG
lt to Imp Gal
Imp.Gal to lt
1Imp G = 4.55lt
nm to km
1nm = 1.852km
km to nm
1km = 0.54nm
nm to st.m to ft
1nm = 1.15stm
1nm = 6080ft
St.m to nm to ft
1 st.m = 0.87nm
1 st.m =5280ft
feet to meters
1 FT = 0.3048 m
meters to feet
1 m = 3.281 FT
inches to cm
1 inch = 2.54cm
cm to inches
1cm = 0.394
Hpa(mb) to Hg
1mb = .029536
Hg to Hpa (mb)
1 = 33.8mb
Lt/kg
kgs
Litres
lbs/lts
Lbs
1.39
0.72
0.631
1.58
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
10
10
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Formulas
Celsius (C) to
Fahrenheit (F)
C = 5/9 x(F-32),
Pressure altitude
(PA)
Standard
Temperature (ST)
ST = 15 2 x PA/1000
Density altitude
(DA)
Specific Gravity
One in 60 rule
F = Cx9/5+32
Memory aid Subscale up/down altitude up/down
ie. 2 degrees cooler per 1000ft altitude
i.e. 120ft higher for every degree hotter than standard
Percent to fpm
Percent to Degrees
Gust factor
(Rule of Thumb)
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General
Section 2
Limitations
Section 3
Emergencies
Section 4
Normal
Operations
Section 5
Performance
Section 6
Weight and
Balance
Section 7
Systems
Descriptions
Section 8
Servicing and
maintenance
Section 9
Supplements
Section 10
Safety
Information
For use in training this text should be read in conjunction with the POH from on
board the aircraft you are going to be flying. Even if you have a copy of a POH for
the same model C210, the aircraft you are flying may have supplements for
modifications and optional equipment which affect the operational performance.
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Airframe
The airframe is a conventional design similar to
have flown (for example the C152, C172).
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Fuel System
The fuel system consists of two vented integral fuel tanks (one in each wing), two
fuel reservoir tanks, a fuel selector valve, auxiliary fuel pump, fuel strainer,
engine-driven fuel pump, fuel/air control unit, fuel manifold, and fuel injection
nozzles.
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Electrical System
Electrical energy for the aircraft is supplied by a 14 or 28-volt, direct-current,
single wire, negative ground, electrical system. A 12 or 24 volt battery supplies
power for starting and furnishes a reserve source of power in the event of
alternator failure.
An external power source receptacle may be installed to supplement the battery
for starting and ground operation.
Electrical Equipment
On the Cessna-210, the following standard equipment requires electrical power for
operation (there may be additional optional equipment which uses electrical
power):
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Exterior Inspection
Visually check the aeroplane for general condition during the walk-around
inspection, ensuring all surfaces are sound and no signs of structural damage,
worked rivets, missing screws, lock wires or loose connections.
Aft Fuselage
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Tail Section
light
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Right Wing
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3400lbs - 4100lbs
3400lbs - 3900lbs
2150lbs - 2500lbs
120-200lbs
120lbs
50lbs
+3.8g -1.52g
+2.0g 0g
Engine Specifications
Max 5 minutes only Max Continuous
Engine (Lycoming IO-520 series)
power
300BHP at 2850RPM
285BHP at 2700RPM
310BHP at 2700RPM
285BHP at 2600rpm
Oil capacity
Fuel
Usable fuel
Standard tanks
87USG/ 329litres/534lbs
115USG
64USG/ 384lbs
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