Section 5 · Performance
Cessna P210N
Pilot's Operating Handbook · 1979
Section 5 · Performance · Figure 5-7

Cessna P210N
Cruise Performance

4000 lbs · Cowl flaps closed · Recommended lean mixture
Max allowable cruise power: 80%
Flight Conditions
Performance Output
% BHP
brake horsepower
KTAS
knots true airspeed
PPH
pounds per hour
GPH
gallons per hour
(@ 6 lbs/gal)
Section 5 · Performance · Figure 5-4

Cessna P210N
Takeoff Distance

Short field · Flaps 10° · 2700 RPM · 36.5 in Hg
Mixture 180 PPH prior to brake release
Cowl flaps open · Paved, level, dry runway · Zero wind
Notes
Decrease distances 10% per 10 kts headwind.
Tailwinds up to 10 kts: increase 10% per 2.5 kts.
Dry grass runway: increase ground roll by 15%.
Flight Conditions
Performance Output
Lift-off
KIAS
At 50 ft
KIAS
Ground Roll
feet
Clear 50 ft
total feet
Section 5 · Performance · Figure 5-5

Cessna P210N
Maximum Rate of Climb

Flaps up · Gear up · 2600 RPM · Cowl flaps open
Flight Conditions
Performance Output
Climb Speed
KIAS
Rate of Climb
feet per minute
Man. Pressure
inches Hg
Fuel Flow
pounds per hour
Section 5 · Performance · Figure 5-6

Cessna P210N
Time, Fuel & Distance to Climb

Normal climb · 110 KIAS · Flaps up · Gear up
2500 RPM · 31 in Hg · 125 PPH · Cowl flaps open
Standard temperature · Values from sea level
Notes
Add 16 lbs fuel for start, taxi & takeoff allowance.
Add 10% to time, fuel & distance per 7°C above std temp.
Distances based on zero wind.
Flight Conditions
Performance Output
Time
minutes
Distance
nautical miles
Rate of Climb
feet per minute
Fuel Used
pounds
gallons (@ 6 lbs/gal)
Departure from sea level — time, fuel, and distance are zero.
Section 5 · Performance · Figure 5-10

Cessna P210N
Landing Distance

Short field · Flaps 30° · Power off · Maximum braking
Paved, level, dry runway · Zero wind
Notes
Decrease distances 10% per 10 kts headwind.
Tailwinds up to 10 kts: increase 10% per 2.5 kts.
Dry grass runway: increase ground roll by 40%.
Flight Conditions
Approach speed at 50 ft: KIAS
Performance Output
Ground Roll
feet
Clear 50 ft obs
total feet