1966 Cessna 320D for sale

1966 Cessna 320D

Multi Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$110,000
Location Auburn, CA
Total Time 4,800 hrs
Engine SMOH 940 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 320D-0117
Reg # N3317Q
Damage History Clean per seller
Engine CONTINENTAL TSIO-470-B
Cruise 200 kts (370 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Dual Collins Nav/Com with dual VOR/GS Receivers King KT-76 Transponder with Tail Beacon ADSB Out

Cessna Nav-O-Matic 800 autopilot (second complete set of Autopilot components included)

King DME KN64 Working Collins ADF Dual PTT Switches Davtron Chronometer included in the sale but not installed is a New Garmin G5 and Garmin GNS-530W (also available for purchase is a GTN-750)

Description

Twin Cessna 320D, this is the first year of this model with the larger Powerful Turbo Charged TSIO-520-B engines producing 285 Horsepower Per Side and 3 blade Propellers Cylinder Compressions at this annual in December 2025 Left Engine- 72,70,78,74,72,74 Right Engine- 78,72,78,70,72,70 Total Time Airframe: 4800 Engine 1 Time: 940 SMOH Engine 2 Time: 920 SMOH Prop 1 Time: 160 SPOH Prop 2 Time: 160 SPOH Complete Log books, No Damage History, NO AIRFRAME CORRISION Engines: Continental TSIO-520-B 1400 TBO New Exhaust installed in 2023 to comply with AD 2000-01-16 Right Engine serial # 176179-73 Left Engine serial # 145258-20 Propellers: McCauley 3 blade heated props 160/160 Hours TTSO De-Ice Wing Boots in working condition Exterior: Beige with Tan/Brown accents Interior: 6 full size Tan Leather Interior in Good Condition Avionics: Dual Collins Nav/Com with dual VOR/GS Receivers, King KT-76 Transponder with Tail Beacon ADSB Out, Cessna Nav-O-Matic 800 autopilot (second complete set of Autopilot components included), King DME KN64, Collins ADF, Dual PTT Switches, Davtron Chronometer, included in the sale but not installed is a New Garmin G5 and a working Garmin GNS-530, (also available for purchase is a GTN-750) AutoPilot needs servicing, included in the sale of the Aircraft is a total Nav-O-Matic 800 system with all components Equipment: 140 Gallon Fuel Vortex Generators Built in Oxygen Belly strobe taxi light recognition lights dual landing lights LED Rotating beacon De-Ice Light Gross Weight 5300 lbs, Empty Weight 3449 lbs Useful Load 1811 lbs, Available weight with full tanks of 140 Gallons is 971 lbs, Available weight with 100 Gallons is 1211 lbs Service Ceiling 29,000 feet, Single Engine Service Ceiling 19,200 feet Notes: Annual Performed April 2026 next annual inspection Due May 1 2027

Engine

Continental TSIO-520-B 1400 TBO New Exhaust installed in 2023 to comply with AD 2000-01-16 Right Engine serial # 176179-73 Left Engine serial # 145258-20

Interior

6 full size Tan Leather Interior in Good Condition

Exterior

Beige with Tan/Brown accents

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Jerry Wagner
trade-a-plane.com
$110,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna 320D

This 1966 Cessna 320D (N3317Q) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 4,800 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 320D aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $110,000 to $125,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $110,000.

The 320D cruises at 200 kts (370 km/h) with a range of 900 nm (1,667 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 26,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 28 GPH (106 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $174/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $300/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $26,000. With 4,800 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 9 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,800 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Budget $420 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 320D — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
200 kts (370 km/h)
Max Speed
215 kts (398 km/h)
Range
900 nm (1,667 km)
Ceiling
26,000 ft (7,925 m)
Max Weight
5,200 lbs (2,359 kg)
Useful Load
1,800 lbs (816 kg)
Horsepower
260 HP
Fuel Capacity
100 gal (378 L)
Fuel Burn
28 GPH (106 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 320

Fuel Burn
28.0 GPH
~$182/hr
Variable Cost
$300/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$26,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$40,000
every 1,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 320. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N3317Q.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Auburn, CA

Seller reported 849 more aircraft in California →

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 N3317Q against the NTSB accident database.

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 320D

SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 9 recent reports for this aircraft type.

Reciprocating Engine BROKEN
2015-12-20

NR 1 AND NR 2 TOP RING LAN FAILURE. ENGINE LOSS OF COMRESSION. FOUND LOOKING AT TOP OF PISTON FROM ABOUT 7 O`CLOCK POSITION TO 11 O`CLOCK RING LAN MISSING AND BROKEN RINGS. OPERATION AT 11,000 FT, 68 PERCENT POWER ENGINE DEVELOPED A VIBRATION. PO...

Landing Gear FAILED
2002-08-22

NOSE GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT ON CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT. PILOT LANDED AT DESTINATION WITH MAINS LOCKED, AND HITTING THE NOSE, NOSE GEAR DOORS AND BOTH PROPS (SEVERE) UPON LANDING.

Navigation CHAFED
2000-11-17

A/F TOTAL TIME, 11,510.2 HOURS. INTERMITTENT ERRONEOUS ALTITUDE MODE C INDICATION. FOUND CHAFED WIRE FROM ENCODING ALTIMETER TO TRANSPONDER. REPAIRED WIRING AND SECURE. (X)

Landing Gear BENT
1997-05-10

ROUTINE INSPECTION FOUND FWD END OF PUSHROD BENT. REMOVED AND DETERMINED SPACERS (ITEM 7) WERE NOT INSTALLED ABOVE AND BELOW END BEARING WHICH ALLOWED ACTUATOR ROD TO WORK UP AND DOWN. FURTHER INSP REVEALED IDLER BELLCRANK (ITEM 11) WAS INSTALLED W...

Propellers CORRODED
1996-10-01

BLADE, SN C33529YS, FOUND CORRODED.

Fuselage DETERIORATED
1996-08-12

(AUS) RH AND LH AFT CANTED BULKHEAD RIVETS DETERIORATED - RIVET HEADS MISSING

Propellers CORRODED
1996-03-01

BLADE, SN C89048YS, FOUND CORRODED.

Propellers CORRODED
1996-03-01

CORROSION FOUND ON HUB.

Propellers CORRODED
1996-03-01

BLADE, SN 31160YS, FOUND CORRODED.

Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.

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