Aircraft Identification

Make: Cessna Aircraft CompanySerial # - 21058599Reg. # : N2399FYear Manufactured: 1965Type of Aircraft: Single-Engine PistonAirframe Total Time: 5500 Hrs. (Estimate)Airframe Condition: GoodLog Books in Aircraft Appear: N/A

Comments: Upon arrival at the Dalton, GA. airport, the aircraft owner advised this appraiser that none of the airframe engine or propeller logbooks were available, and all the aircraft paperwork was “lost”, and unavailable for the appraisal. Accordingly, any airframe or engine times referred to in this document are only my estimate, based on information provided verbally by the owner.

Maintenance Status

Maintenance Inspection Date: 7/1/2009On Progressive Inspection: No

Comments: As Mentioned above, there was no available documentation to confirm compliance with any applicable, FFA required maintenance inspections, service bulletin, or airworthiness directives.

Service Bulletin Status: UnknownAD’s Complied with: Yes, According to ownerEstimated Cost for AD’s Compliance: N/ATires Condition: GoodType Brakes: DiskAnti-Skid: NoExterior Paint Condition: Low AverageRepaint Date: Unknown

Comments: No Documentation was available to confirm paint status. This Cessna is painted in a scheme which was not factory option on date of manufacture, so an assumption is made that this is not factory paint, and that the airplane has been repainted, probably at the time the STOL kit was installed on the airframe.

Interior condition: GoodCockpit: GoodCabin Configuration: PassengerPanel Layout: GoodPressurized Cabin: NoWindow Condition: Good

Comments: The Interior of the aircraft is in generally good condition, and the fabrics and carpeting are well kept. Although some wear is evident, it is not in need of repair, and the seats, side panels, and carpeting are serviceable.

Airframe Modifications

Date of Modification: Unknown

Modification: This aircraft does have a STOL kit (Short Take Off & Landing) installed, (Manufacturer Unknown), but the details of the kit cannot be confirmed without the aircraft paperwork. Dates and extent of modifications are also unknown to this appraiser.

Damage History

Current Damage: None

Historical Damage: The owner reports that the aircraft was involved in a gear-up landing prior to his taking ownership. Date of the incident and extent of damage can only be estimated based on the owner’s comments.

Damage Event: 1990Extent of Damage: MajorRepair: Unknown

Engines & Props

Engine Manufacturer: ContinentalModel: IO-520Engine Type: PistonEngine Fire Detection: NoEngine Fire Bottles: NoSerial No: UnknownEngine Total Time: UnknownTime Since Major Overhaul: 1780 Hours (Estimate by Owner)

Engine Overhaul Unknown: UnknownRecommended TBO: 1700 HoursComments: nonePropeller Type: Constant SpeedSerial No: UnknownMake: HartzellModel: UnknownNumber of Blades: 3TSO/NEW: UnknownDate O/H: Unknown

Comments: At the risk of being repetitive, the absence of propeller and engine logbooks prevents the appraiser from gaining “In-Depth” knowledge of the engine and propeller’s ages of maintenance and overhaul history. Although the owner reports that this Cessna 210 has an upgraded TCM Continental IO-550 engine, this cannot be confirmed without removing the cowling from the aircraft.

Engine Modifications

Aircraft was originally manufactured with a TCM Continental IO-520A, 285 HP Engine, Owner reports that an upgrade was made, and the aircraft currently has a Continental IO-550 engine, rated 300 HP (Unconfirmed).

Known Maintenance Problems with Engine: Based on verbal information from the owner, this engine is beyond the FFA time for recommended overhaul.

Estimated Cost to Repair: $33,000.00 (Field overhaul cost)

General Engine Comments: None

Instrumentation

Full Panel: YesDual Panel: NoPanel Configuration: GoodPanel Condition: GoodIFR Equipped: Yes

Comments: This aircraft has a very nice IFR panel, with quality Garmin avionics. Although no documentation was presented to confirm compliance with required FAA inspections, this 210 should be a solid IFR platform. Due to dead battery, we are unable to confirm the operational status of any instruments or avionics.

Avionics

Type of Avionics: ALTIMETERS, RADIO & RADARManufacturer: KingModel: UnknownQuantity: 1

Type of Avionics: AUTOPILOTManufacturer: CenturyModel: Century 2000Quantity: 1

Type of Avionics: GPS COMM.Manufacturer: GarminModel: GNS 430Quantity: 1

Type of Avionics: MARKER BEACON/AUDIO PANELManufacturer: ApolloModel: SL 15MDQuantity: 1

Type of Avionics: MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAYManufacturer: ApolloModel: MX 20Quantity: 1

Type of Avionics: COMMManufacturer: ApolloModel: SL 30Quantity: 1

Type of Avionics: TRANSPONDERSManufacturer: ApolloModel: SL 70Quantity: 1

Additional Equipment

Dual Controls: YesType: WheelStall Warning System: YesStick Shaker: NoRotating Beacon: YesStrobe Light: YesTaxi Lights: YesNavigation Lights: YesLong Range Fuel: NoTotal Fuel Capacity: 84 GallonsOther Equipment: Pioneer CD Player

Comments: This aircraft is equipped as expected for a Cessna 210 of this vintage. Due to dead battery we were unable to verify operation of avionics, electronics, or equipment.

De-Icing Systems

Known Ice System: NoIce Lights: NoProp De-Ice: noWing Tail Boots: NoWindshield De-Ice: NoWindshield wipers: NoJet Intake De-Ice: NoPilot Heat: Yes

Comments: N2399F is not approved for flight in known icing conditions, nor is it equipped with any anti-ice or de-ice equipment.

Aircraft Appraiser’s Comments

This aircraft has not been flown for the past 8-10 months and has a dead battery. Generally speaking, this Centurion shows well for its age. There have obviously been a number of upgrades preformed on the airframe including the STOL kit, the owner’s reported engine upgrade to a TMC IO-550, paint, interior, etc. since date of manufacture. Unfortunately, no written details or documentation of any of these upgrades was available. Only the comments of the current owner indicate the current status of the upgrades, repairs, inspections, and damage and maintenance history.

The exterior coating on the airplane shows reasonably well, however, with the lack of any flying activity, the airframe is covered with dust and pollen, and in dire need of a good wash job and some wax. There is evidence of some abrasion on the leading edge of the wings and tail surfaces, and some flaking of the paint would seem to indicate that there may have been some adhesion issues when the airframe coating was applied.

The aircraft interior is in good condition. There is little evidence of wear because nobody has recently flown it. The seating surfaces, carpets and side panels while showing some wear, are very serviceable and in no immediate need of repair or upgrade.

This 210 has an excellent instrument panel, with upgraded avionics, and a nice layout for the vintage. The owner reports that all avionics are in good condition; however we were unable to confirm this due to the dead battery.