1965 Cessna 310J
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHAvionics Equipment • Garmin GNS-530 • Garmin GNS-430 • Century III Autopilot • JPI EDM-790 Engine Monitor • Shadin Digiflo-L Twin Fuel Flow System • Appareo Stratus ADS-B In/Out Transponder • Garmin GPSMAP 496 • Hot Props (electric prop de-ice)
Description
1965 Cessna 310J Recent Annual Inspection - November 24, 2025 Very well-maintained aircraft with complete logs since new, no known damage history, and all ADs complied with. Avionics Equipment • Century III Autopilot • Garmin avionics suite (GNS-530 / GNS-430) • ADS-B with Stratus Wi-Fi • NEW JPI EDM-790 Engine Monitor Documentation Records • Complete logbooks since new • All Equipment Manuals, STCs, 337s, and AFM Supplements included • Paper and digital copies of: - Service Manual - Engine Overhaul Manual - Illustrated Parts Catalog (Airframe Engine) Fuel Capacity • 2 Main Tanks - 50 gal each • 2 Auxiliary Bladder Tanks - 15 gal each • 130 gallons total capacity Included • Tow bar • 8-piece cockpit sunshield set Also available: 1974 Cessna 172M - N1791V listed on Trade-A-Plane ($149K) contact for more info
Engine
Airframe: 5,611 TT LH Engine: 550 SMOH (2019 Major Overhaul) RH Engine: 1254 STOH (Top Overhaul 2006) LH Prop: 550 SPOH RH Prop: 537 SPOH (RH prop was just resealed)
Interior
Beige leather interior in good condition 8/10 White paint with maroon and blue accent stripes 7/10
Inspection
Recent Annual
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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John Green
trade-a-plane.com
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$145,000
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Reno, NV | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active |
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About This Cessna 310J
This 1965 Cessna 310J (N3071L) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 5,611 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $145,000.
The 310J cruises at 190 kts (352 km/h) with a range of 800 nm (1,482 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 20,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 26 GPH (98 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $161/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $290/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $26,000. With 5,611 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 310J — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N3071L.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 310J
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
NOSE LANDING GEAR STRAIGHTENER CAM ROLLER PN CR10-1 SEIZED WHICH BENT THE NOSE LANDING GEAR STRAIGHTENER PN 0842000-58 BRACKET CAUSING NOSE LANDING GEAR TO BE UNABLE TO CENTER AAND UNABLE TO EXTEND OR RETRACT FULLY. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITH MLG RETRACTED...
AFTER INCIDENT ON 12/21/2021 AT KBCT. PER REQUEST AIRCRAFT WAS JACKED AND FUNCTIONAL CHECKS (GEAR SWINGS) WERE PERFORMED ON THE AIRCRAFT. AFTER MULTIPLE FUNCTIONAL CHECKS (GEAR SWINGS) IT WAS FOUND THAT THE NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT LOCK OUT AND A GRINDING...
UP LIMIT SWITCH FAILED ON LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR, CAUSING OVER EXTENSION OF NOSE GEAR SYSTEM. THIS CAUSED THE INTERMEDIATE TORQUE TUBE TO BEND. (K)
DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE WING FITTING WAS FOUND TO BE CORRODED SO SEVERE THAT IT WAS ALMOST .2500 OF THE WAY THRU THE FITTING. PICTURES ENCLOSED THAT SHOW DAMAGE. FITTING WAS LOCATED ON THE LT SIDE, AFT TOP FITTING. (K)
RH LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED ON LANDING. FOUND THAT THE UPPER BELLCRANK BRACKETT P/N 0811303-1 WHICH SUPPORTS AND GUIDES THE RT MAIN LANDING GEAR PUSH/PULL TUBES FROM GEAR BOX TO GEAR ASSEMBLY SEPERATED FROM BULKHEAD DUE TO MOUNTING RIVET FAILURE. THIS ...
ON APPROACH TO ELP THE PILOT DID NOT HAVE A GREEN LIGHT AFTER SELECTING GEAR DOWN. A FLY BY INDICATED GEAR APPEARED IN NORMAL DOWN POSITION. PILOT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE LEFT HAND MICRO SWITCH PN 1SE3-3 FAILED INTERNALLY. REMOVED AND REPLACED ...
RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR UPPER AND LOWER TORQUE LINKS BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM EACH OTHER DURING TAKEOFF ROLL. IT APPEARS THAT A PRESSED IN BUSHING, SEPARATED FROM THE LOWER TORQUE LINK ALLOWING THE BOLT HEAD AND WASHER TO PASS THROUGH THE ENLARGED H...
PILOT MADE A HARD LEFT TURN CAUSEING DAMAGE TO THE NOSE GEAR AREA. BENT ROD ON THE SHIMMY DAMPER CAUSING INTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE COMPONENT.
AIRCRAFT LANDED. OIL LEAKING FROM LEFT ENGINE. INSPECTION REVEALED NR 4 CYLINDER VALVE COVER BROKEN DUE TO VALVE ROCKER ASSEMBLY BROKEN FROM CYLINDER BOSS. PROBABLE CAUSE STUCK VALVE OR METAL FATIGUE AT BOSS.
HUB CRACKED IN BOTH THREADED BLADE SOCKETS. PROPELLER WAS LEAKING, IN FOR RE-SEAL. (X)
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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