1966 Cessna 320D
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Well-maintained and IFR-equipped Cessna 320D powered by Continental TSIO-520-B9B engines. Interior fully refurbished in 2026 with modern design. Diligent preventative maintenance with complete logs. Extremely capable platform for cross-country, high density altitude, and fully loaded operations. Ready to travel.
Empty Weight: 3,459 lbs
Useful Load: 1,741 lbs
Max Gross: 5,200 lbs
Airframe
5,180.1 Total Time Airframe
Complete logs
Annual complied 09/2025
Pitot-Static, Altimeter & Transponder complied 12/2025
No known damage history
Engines
Continental TSIO-520-B9B (TBO 1,800 hrs)
Engine 1: 1,478.9 TSN
Engine 2: 1,493 TSN
Blackstone oil analysis performed at every oil change — results available.
Propellers
McCauley 3AF32C87-N2R – 1,245.2 PTSOH
McCauley 3AF32C87-NR – 321.1 PTSOH - 6,951.7 PTT
Avionics
Garmin GNS 530W (WAAS)
Stratus ES 1090 Transponder – ADS-B Out
Pedestal-mounted Stratus Wi-Fi Puck – ADS-B In
Bendix/King KX-155 COMM #2
CFS 2000A Engine Monitor & Fuel Totalizer
HSI
VOR Receiver
RMI
Recent Maintenance
Annual completed 09/2025
New right main fuel tank recirculation pump – 09/2025
Oxygen bottle replaced – 09/2025
New instrument panel shock mounts
Interior (2026 – Refurbished)
Front and rear seats completely rebuilt
– New foam
– New fabric & vinyl
– New seat belts
New fabric & vinyl side panels
Clean carpets – front, rear, and baggage
Exterior
Newly painted cowlings & nose bowls (2025)
Located at KAUN – Auburn, CA
Aircraft available for demonstration. Seller willing to assist with delivery.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SkyTrails Aviation
controller.com
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$125,000
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Auburn, CA | Apr 02, 2026 | 107 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 320D
This 1966 Cessna 320D (N3318Q) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 5,180 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 above the market average at $125,000.
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 5,180 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.
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Cessna 320D — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N3318Q.
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 safety data coming soon.
We'll check N3318Q 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.
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...
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.
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)
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...
BLADE, SN C33529YS, FOUND CORRODED.
(AUS) RH AND LH AFT CANTED BULKHEAD RIVETS DETERIORATED - RIVET HEADS MISSING
BLADE, SN C89048YS, FOUND CORRODED.
CORROSION FOUND ON HUB.
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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