Yes, have heard of some Continental big bores that make 1000 hours, but very rare.  I think all of them were naturally aspirated (non-turbo).  My first one, a 182, made it about 13000 hours, but I did replace a cylinder or two.  I just kept running it until I sold and bought my T210M.  Cylinders replacements were normal, kept a couple on the she…[Read more]

I have a nice T210N.  You can email me at dvalle3@gmail.com for more info.

Thanks

Dan

Find another 210, lots of good 210’s out there, I have one!

I was able to get mine off and reuse.  Just used some tape to hold it up as the material will hold it once back in position.

I personally thought the SB coating, Cor-Ban 23, was easy to apply.  Spent about an hour taping off the items I felt should be masked, cleaned per the SB with alcohol, applied the coating.  The 1-2 mil requirement is a joke, I’d challenge anyone at Textron to tell me how to measure…but it turned out very good.  I may have applied too much in so…[Read more]

Looks like no input on this?  I have significant experience with 210 exhaust, mostly with my own T210’s.  The improved is better from one viewpoint for sure, installation.  However, over time,  you’ll still have the same installation issues (along with other failure modes).  As a now retired, exhaust system expert at a major auto company, the desi…[Read more]

Didn’t notice, two different threads on this.  If any interest, might review the other post for my comments and pics.

Finally taking time to chime in on CPA.  We all know that if Textron has their way about it, it will be an AD. I’ve been contemplating this work for a while knowing how much of a pain it would be, decided to take it on using the latest SB. Of course, excessive wear and tear on the upper material just to remove it not good.  But, since I suspect t…[Read more]

They are around for much less, most have vertical lines (worse when cold), probably like yours.  I just sold one to a friend for a spare for the same reason.  I do have a Avidyne EX550, you might look into using it, they appear to have a better life, thinking about $750?

Hi James

I’m in NE TN, over 2000 hours in a T210….

Dan

Living in Mi and flying to the UP most winter weekends, been doing it for years on my T210M with alum tape, same with half of the oil cooler.  Always wish I could get more heat:-)…that is better with the old style exhaust.

Believe me, they are ALL the same (20 years on my 1st T210M), A&P much longer, replaced MANY big bore Continental cylinders, all brands, have flown many 210’s.  They’ll run extra warm when breaking in, #5 generally the hottest, all hot on hot days. On climb, reduce to 500ft/min as soon as you can.  In warm weather leave cowl flaps partially o…[Read more]