1966 Cessna 310L
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
NEW TO MARKET! 1966 Cessna 310L Well-maintained and upgraded classic twin with excellent time since factory overhauls and modern Garmin panel upgrades Airframe: TTAF: 5686 Engines: SFOH: 809 (L & R) Strong-running, well-maintained engines Props: Right prop overhauled in 2024 Fuel System Fuel systems overhauled (Left & Right)
Engine
SFOH: 809 (L & R) Strong-running, well-maintained engines
Interior
Recent leather interior – clean and comfortable cabin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pete Taylor
aircraftdealer.com
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$132,500
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Greenville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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$132,500
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Ca, CA | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 310L
This 1966 Cessna 310L (N310ER) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 5,686 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 310L aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $132,500 to $189,500. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $132,500.
The 310L cruises at 193 kts (357 km/h) with a range of 800 nm (1,482 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 24 GPH (91 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $132/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $300/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $28,000. With 5,686 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. 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 310L — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
TP AVIATION LLC
Registration Address
REDDING, CA
Certificate Issued
2024-04-13
Airworthiness
1966-07-14
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
Location & Ownership
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 database checked for N310ER.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 310L
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
DURING THE LANDING PORTION OF OUR FLIGHT ON THE ROLL OUT THE RIGHT GEAR COLLAPSE UNDERNEATH THE AIRPLANE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BOLT HOLDING THE FOLLOWING SIDE BRACE AND DOWN LOCK SHEARD CAUSING THE RIGHT SIDE BRACE LOCK...
LANDING GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN AND EXTENDED AND THE PILOT FELT A STRANGE "CLUNK" UNDER HIS FEET. THE PILOT DID NOT GET A "GREEN" DOWN-AND-LOCKED INDICATION FOR THE NOSE GEAR. TOWER CONFIRMED NOSE GEAR WAS NOT DOWN. THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED UPON LAN...
ON TAKEOFF; GEAR RETRACT; GEAR MOTOR DID NOT SHUT OFF IN TIME CAUSING NOSE GEAR TO BE RETRACTED FARTHER THAN RIGGING ALLOWED; IDLER ASSY (BELLCRANK) PN 0842102-2 BROKE AT BOLT HOLE FOR AFT PUSH PULL TUBE. THIS CAUSED NOSE GEAR TO BE UNCONTROLLED REG...
HEATER (PN 96C62, SN 9660906) RECEIVED FOR OVERHAUL. HEATER WAS PREVIOUSLY OVERHAULED AND HAS THE REPAIR STATION DATA PLATE. UPON INSP, HEATER HAS WRONG COMBUSTION TUBE INSTALLED. WRONG COMBUSTION TUBE REQUIRED COMBUSTION HEAD THAT IS NOT CALLED FOR...
HEATER (PN 96C62, SN 9660906) RECEIVED FOR OVERHAUL. HEATER WAS PREVIOUSLY OVERHAULED AND HAS A REPAIR STATION DATA PLATE. UPON INSPECTION, HEATER HAS WRONG COMBUSTION TUBE INSTALLED. WRONG COMBUSTION TUBE REQUIRED COMBUSTION HEAD THAT IS NOT CALLE...
UPON CHANGING A TIRE ON A CLEVELAND WHEEL ASSEMBLY ON ABOVE AIRCRAFT IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PORTION OF THE WHEEL HALF THAT HOLDS THE BEARING RACE WAS CRACKING. IT HAD CRACKED OVER 180 DEGREES AROUND THE AXLE OPENING, WHICH COULD HAVE EVENTUALLY H...
(CAN) UPON APPROACH THE LANDING GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN WITH NO GREEN LIGHT DOWN AND LOCKED INDICATION ON THE RT GEAR. THE GEAR WAS CYCLED, THE MANUAL EXTENSION WAS PERFORMED ALL WITH THE SAME RESULT. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED UNEVENTFULLY AND UPON INVEST...
(CAN) DURING THE 100 HOUR INSPECTION PLAY WAS NOTICED IN THE NOSE GEAR AREA. UPON INSPECTION THE LT NOSE SECTION BULKHEAD WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED VERTICALLY THROUGH THE CENTER OF THE LIGHTENING HOLE. DOUBLER PATCHES WERE INSTALLED AND RIVETED INTO ...
(CAN) DURING WALK-AROUND PRIOR TO FLIGHT, PIC NOTICED DOWNLOCK SPRING HANGING FROM ONE ATTACH POINT AND UPON INSPECTION WAS FOUND BROKEN AT ATTACH POINT ABOUT 1/2 AN INCH ABOVE SPRING BODY. SPRING WAS REPLACED NEW.
(CAN) AT 160 KTS DID NOT GET DOWN LOCKED IND ON RT MAIN. GEAR WAS SEL UP, TOP OF TRAVEL, GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD. GEAR SELECT WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL, GEAR WAS HAND-CRANKED DOWN, A/C LANDED. RT MAIN GEAR DOOR WAS OPEN ABOUT 6 IN FROM NORMAL CLOSED GE...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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