N8287M - 1970 Cessna 210K Aircraft Registration

C210

1970 CESSNA 210K

Aircraft Description

N8287M is a 1970 Cessna 210K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Professional Metal Services INC in Albion, NE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 18, 1970. The registration certificate was issued on January 6, 2014. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N8287M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB51EC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8287M was last updated on September 30, 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 N8287M. 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
1970
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
210K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C210210 Centurion
Cruise Speed
141 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 18, 1970
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 6, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
PROFESSIONAL METAL SERVICES INC
Address
2465 OLD MILL RD
City
ALBION
State / Zip Code
Nebraska68620-5500
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52650754
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB51EC

Additional Details

Registration
N8287M
Serial Number
21059287
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00683521

Data Source

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

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