1966 Cessna 310K
Multi Engine Piston
Equipment & Features
- Seats
- 6
TTAF: 5338 Logs: Complete since new ADs: All complied with Damage: None known Paint: 8 Interior: 6
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHshows ADSB-in traffic on the screen) Garmin G500TXi PFD/MFD (pfd/mfd split-screen
or full-screen pfd. shows ADSB-in traffic on the screencharts on mfd) Garmin G5 (powered by ship's bus AND own battery) Garmin GTX345 Mode S (sends ADSB traffic to the GPS and to G500's screens) King KX155 TSO (NAV/COM2) JPI EDM-760 twin engine monitor (all 6 cylinders for both engines: CHTs
EGTs oil temp battery voltage"peak find" to operate rich or lean of peak) Shadin Digiflo-L twin fuel flow (installed NEW in Aug 2025
~$2.5k coupled with GPS to calculate fuel to destination reserveetc) GAMIjectors both engines (allow even distribution of fuel between cylinders
smooth operation during leaning)Description
Avionics / Equipment Avionics/Equipment: Garmin GTN650Xi WAAS (installed NEW in Aug 2025 - ~$17k, shows ADSB-in traffic on the screen) Garmin G500TXi PFD/MFD (pfd/mfd split-screen, or full-screen pfd. shows ADSB-in traffic on the screen, charts on mfd) Garmin G5 (powered by ship's bus AND own battery) Garmin GTX345 Mode S (sends ADSB traffic to the GPS and to G500's screens) King KX155 TSO (NAV/COM2) JPI EDM-760 twin engine monitor (all 6 cylinders for both engines: CHTs, EGTs, oil temp, battery voltage, "peak find" to operate rich or lean of peak) Shadin Digiflo-L twin fuel flow (installed NEW in Aug 2025 - ~$2.5k, coupled with GPS to calculate fuel to destination, reserve, etc) GAMIjectors both engines (allow even distribution of fuel between cylinders - smooth operation during leaning)
Engine
ENGINES: LH Eng: Factory Reman 1997, 864.3 SMOH, s/n 171174-R RH Eng: Factory Reman 1997, 864.3 SMOH, s/n 171175-R PROPS (McCauley) : LH: OH 2019, 287.3 SPOH, s/n 161013 RH: OH 2019, 287.3 SPOH, s/n 170211 FUEL SYSTEM: 2x 50 gal mains, 2x 15 gal aux (130 gal total) New Eagle Fuel Cells (Sept 2025) Fuel senders OH (Sept 2025)
Interior
Tan cloth
Exterior
White/blue/grey/black Interior: Tan cloth
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
John Green
trade-a-plane.com
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$179,000
|
Reno, NV | Apr 21, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 310K
This 1966 Cessna 310K (N3812X) is a 5-seat multi engine piston with 5,338 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 310K aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $84,900 to $179,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $179,000.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 22 GPH (83 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $121/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $280/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $25,000. With 5,338 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 310K — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N3812X.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 310K
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
THE FLOW DIVIDER ON TOP OF THE ENGINE AT THE SPINE HAS A SMALL COMPENSATION HOLE ABOVE THE DIAPHRAGM. IF THE DIAPHRAGM HAS A PERFORATION, RAW FUEL WILL RISE ABOVE THE DIAPHRAGM AND SPEW FROM THIS HOLE AND THUS CAUSE AND EXTREME FIRE HAZARD. I HAVE OB...
SCREW TO HOLD FAIRING BETWEEN WING AND TIP TANK TOO LONG AND POSSIBLE PENETRATING / RUBBING ON FUEL TANK. THE INNER AERODYNAMIC FAIRING BETWEEN TIP TANK AND UPPER SURFACE OF WING HAS A TINNERMAN NUT PLATE TO CONNECT TO ANOTHER FAIRING. SCREWS IN THIS...
ARM ASSY BELLCRANK IDLER BROKEN WHERE TUBE ASSY GEAR MAIN DRIVEIS BOLTED TO THE BELLCRANK.
AFTER LANDING, LT MLG STRUT WAS DISCOVERED TO BE FLAT. INITIAL INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE SCHRADER VALVE HAD FAILED, BUT AFTER VALVE REPLACEMENT, THE STRUT WOULD STILL NOT REMAIN INFLATED. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE STRUT WAS ALSO LEAKI...
LEFT THROTTLE CABLE SEPARATED FROM STATIONARY SWEDGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT REDUCING ENGINE POWER DURING ROTATION PHASE OF A TOUCH AND GO PROCEDURE. ACFT HAD DIFFICULITY MAINTAINING A POSITIVE RATE OF CLIMB DUE TO REDUCED ENGINE POWER AND A HIGH ...
INSTALLED NEW SHAFT, PN 0894000-12 ON BOTH MLG AT 3520.9 AND AT 3620.9. BOTH SHAFTS WERE CRACKED ON RT SIDE. THE NEW STYLE SHAFTS HAVE A LARGER DIAMETER ROLL PIN AND THIS HOLE IS WHERE THE CRACKS ARE STARTING FROM. THE NEW STYLE SHAFTS ARE MADE WE...
INSTALLED NEW SHAFT, ON BOTH MLG AT 3383.80 AND AT 3520.9 BOTH SHAFTS WERE CRACKED ON RT SIDE.
IDLER BELLCRANK FAILED DURING RETRACTION CYCLE. THIS BELLCRANK IS CAST ALLOY. IN MY OPINION IT SHOULD BE A MACHINE PART. (K)
AC EXPERIENCED FLAP ASYMMETRIC LIGHT IN CRUISE FLIGHT CREW DIVERTED TO ATL LIGHT WENT OUT AND FLAPS WORKED PROPERLY FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED SO BOTH FLAP FOLLOW UPS WERE REPLACED IAW THE MM. AIRCRAFT OPS CHECK GOOD.
LT FUSELAGE BY LAP SEAM BULGE IN SKIN NEAR FRAME 61 AND 62 AND BETWEEN STRINGERS S-44L AND S-45L.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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