1966 Cessna 310K for sale

1966 Cessna 310K

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$84,900
Location Upland, CA
Total Time 5,691 hrs
Engine SMOH 462 hrs
Seats 5
Serial # 310K0198
Reg # N7098L
Engine Continental O-470-B;O-470-M
Cruise 190 kts (352 km/h)
ICAO Type C310
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH

Narco MK12E Nav/Com Narco MK12E Nav/Com King KT 76A Transponder Auto Panel Autopilot Navomatic 400 Sigtronics Intercom Davtron M877 Chronometer Davtron Clock

Description

1966 CESSNA 310K Based in Southern California with 5691.4 Aircraft Total Time, Both Engines have 462.7 Time Since Overhaul, and Both Props Overhauled in 2025.

Engine

Engines: Continental IO-470-U both with 462.7 Hours Since Overhaul Propellers: McCauley D3AF32C80-ANR/S-82NC-4 Both Overhauled in 2025

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$84,900

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna 310K

This 1966 Cessna 310K (N7098L) is a 5-seat multi engine piston with 5,691 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 below the market average at $84,900.

The 310K cruises at 190 kts (352 km/h) with a range of 800 nm (1,482 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.

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 5,691 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,691 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Budget $330 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 310K — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
5
Cruise Speed
190 kts (352 km/h)
Max Speed
167 kts (309 km/h)
Range
800 nm (1,482 km)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Useful Load
1,700 lbs (771 kg)
Horsepower
240 HP
Fuel Burn
22 GPH (83 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 310

Fuel Burn
22.0 GPH
~$143/hr
Variable Cost
$280/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$25,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$38,000
every 1,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 310. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N7098L.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Upland, CA

Seller reported 719 more aircraft in CA →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N7098L against the NTSB accident database.

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 310K

SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.

Engine Fuel/Control PERFORATED
2023-04-06

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...

Structures UNKNOWN
2023-03-29

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...

Landing Gear BROKEN
2018-03-20

ARM ASSY BELLCRANK IDLER BROKEN WHERE TUBE ASSY GEAR MAIN DRIVEIS BOLTED TO THE BELLCRANK.

Landing Gear CORRODED
2015-03-22

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...

Engine Controls FAILED
2014-08-27

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 ...

Landing Gear CRACKED
2013-03-22

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...

Landing Gear CRACKED
2012-09-27

INSTALLED NEW SHAFT, ON BOTH MLG AT 3383.80 AND AT 3520.9 BOTH SHAFTS WERE CRACKED ON RT SIDE.

Landing Gear FAILED
2009-03-26

IDLER BELLCRANK FAILED DURING RETRACTION CYCLE. THIS BELLCRANK IS CAST ALLOY. IN MY OPINION IT SHOULD BE A MACHINE PART. (K)

Flight Controls MALFUNCTIONED
2007-12-08

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.

Fuselage CORRODED
2007-05-30

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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