N321CH - 1962 Cessna 210 Aircraft Registration

C210

1962 CESSNA 210

Aircraft Description

N321CH is a 1962 Cessna 210, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith James Christian in Rockport, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 7, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on December 4, 2018. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N321CH is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A37241 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N321CH was last updated on July 1, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 210 Centurion, a high-performance single-engine aircraft that dominated the retractable-gear general aviation market for over two decades, first flew on January 22, 1957. This low-wing monoplane could carry up to six passengers and featured innovative retractable landing gear with fuel-injected Continental engines producing 260-310 horsepower. With cruise speeds reaching 200 knots and a service ceiling above 20,000 feet, the 210 bridged the performance gap between fixed-gear singles and twin-engine aircraft. Cessna Aircraft Company produced 9,304 examples between 1960 and 1986. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C210.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N321CH. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1962
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
210
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C210210 Centurion
Cruise Speed
141 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 7, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 4, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH JAMES CHRISTIAN
Address
909 E SECOND ST
City
ROCKPORT
State / Zip Code
Texas78382
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
I0-470 SERIES
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50671101
Mode S Code (Hex)
A37241

Additional Details

Registration
N321CH
Serial Number
21058061
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
July 1, 2023
Unique ID
00094520

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC