Cessna 210K / T210K / 210L / T210L Illustrated Parts Catalog 1974 (P/N P523-12-RAND-1000–10/74)

• 667-page original OEM publication (P523-12-RAND-1000–10/74, published September 1, 1974)
• Covers 1970–1975 Cessna 210K, T210K, 210L, and T210L variants, including Turbo Centurion and Centurion II configurations
• Serves as the definitive reference for the C4085-91017 airframe series, documenting specific interior finish codes and structural sub-assemblies
• Contains 12 detailed exploded-view airframe diagrams and extensive parts-usage cross-reference tables
• Details Continental engines, turbochargers, fuel cells, exhaust routing, and hydraulic power packs
• Highlights flight controls, vacuum pumps, oxygen equipment, electrical assemblies, and de-ice setups

Aviation maintenance requires strict adherence to safety protocols. This PDF catalog serves exclusively as a component reference for procurement and assembly verification, not as a step-by-step diagnostic or repair guide. Always consult current FAA-approved maintenance directives before working on the 24 VDC electrical architecture or structural airframe components.

Component and Structural Breakdown

This illustrated catalog breaks down the complete airframe structure to streamline component procurement and parts verification. Comprehensive alphabetical and numerical indexes allow technicians to rapidly locate specific assemblies like wing structures, empennage components, landing gear, and control systems. Referencing specific illustrations like the Fuel Cell Components Installation drawings, Miscellaneous Bulk Items views, and Lower Forward Fuselage Structure views supports your troubleshooting workflow by ensuring absolute accuracy.

While a parts catalog does not offer textual step-by-step instructions, the sequential exploded views act as a visual assembly roadmap. Observing the precise stacking order of washers, shims, and brackets empowers A&P mechanics and DIYers to successfully fix complex units the first time, preventing expensive rework at a specialized aviation facility. Each chapter details individual components with their associated part numbers, units per assembly, and applicability to specific serial number ranges.

Specification and Identification Data

Accurate aircraft identification is critical on the hangar floor. This documentation lists key data, including the Finish and Trim Plate interpretation, supported by Paint Code Charts that map the specific year, interior color, and exterior paint combination for each individual airframe. You will also find detailed Name Plates, Placards & Exterior Markings Installation diagrams establishing the exact configuration for instrument panel layouts and exterior safety decals. Service limits and environmental requirements are documented throughout the reference sections, giving mechanics the exact specifications needed to verify correct part fitment during reassembly.

Centurion Servicing Insights

When working on early 1970s Centurion models, technicians frequently encounter issues with the complex hydraulic landing gear sequencing. A common maintenance trap is misidentifying specific hydraulic power pack components, downlock microswitches, or sequence valves, which changed multiple times across the K and L variants. Relying on correct, serial-number-specific parts cross-references and Hydraulic Power Pack Body schematics prevents severe mechanical failures caused by installing incompatible pressure relief valves or binding actuators.