1968 Cessna 310N
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHGNS430W PS Engineering 6000 audio panel w/ 6 place intercom and music input STEC 60-2 autopilot SL30 NAV/COM Davtron Multi-function gauge (volts
OAT Alt etc) Dual AI's Garmin GTX330ES transponderDescription
Well-maintained 1968 Cessna 310N with only 5700 hours total airframe time and approximately 1,400 SMOH on both Continental IO-470-VO engines. The props are low time and the avionic have been updated with a GNS430W and a very capable STEC 60-2 autopilot. The PS Engineering audio panel has a music input that allows the cabin to enjoy audio entertainment along the way. This aircraft has 217 gallons of fuel capacity. Cross the entire US without stopping for fuel! It has always been hangered with complete logbooks. Current IFR certification, pitot-static, and transponder checks completed summer of 2025. Annual due July 2026. Logbooks are scanned and available for review.
Engine
IO-470 V/VO McCauley 3-blade props Compressions at 2025 annual LT: RT:
Propeller
5700 TT Fresh rebuild on the cabin heater. 217 gal fuel capacity. 4 total tanks in the nacelles.
Interior
Green, gold, and silver over white. Some sheet metal repair on the nacelles have not been repainted, but the rest of the airframe looks good. The aircraft was painted and interior in 2004. Cream leather seats, tan carpet, and suede headliner with access zippers for antenna maintenance Glass is in excellent condition with normal wear and tear.
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jeff Carroll
trade-a-plane.com
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$109,000
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Waterford, MI | Jun 10, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 310N
This 1968 Cessna 310N (N4144Q) is a 5-seat multi engine piston with 5,700 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $109,000.
The 310N 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 5,700 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 310N — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N4144Q.
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 310N
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
PILOT DECLARED EMERGENCY AND PERFORMED UNSCHEDULED LANDING DUE TO LT ENGINE LT MAGNETO FAILURE. FAILURE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY A BAD BEARING IN THE MAGNETO.
CRANKSHAFT GEAR WAS FOUND WITH FOUR TEETH MISSING FROM THE GEAR. THE CAMSHAFT GEAR THAT IT IS MESHED WITH STILL ROTATED AROUND THE GEAR AND MESHED WITH THE REMAINING TEETH. SB 08-12 DATED 9/9/08 SUPERSEDES THIS GEAR PN WITH A NEW HEAVIER GEAR PN 6571...
THE LT RUDDER CABLE BROKE AT THE CLEVIS THAT ATTACHES IT TO THE RUDDER TORQUE TUBE ARM. UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, DURING THE 37 YEARS AND HOURS THAT THE AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN IN SERVICE. THE RT RUDDER CABLE HAD ABOUT 25 PERCENT OF THE STRANDS ...
FAILED ANNUAL TEST ON FIRST TEST. THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE OF THIS ELT MODEL. THE FIRST ONE FAILED AFTER FIRST YEAR ALSO. THAT ONE WAS SERIAL NUMBER 50035. IN THIS FAILURE, BATTERIES ARE FINE, BUT THE UNIT IS DEAD ELECTRONICALLY.
UNIT WAS MANUFACTURED BY COMBINING TWO SHEETMETAL BRACKETS RIVETED TO A CASTING THAT HOLDS THE OUTBOARD ELEVATOR HINGE BEARING. CRACKING WAS FOUND IN BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT HAND ASSEMBLIES ON THE UPPER, INBOARD BEND RADIUS. THIS CAN BE SEEN FROM U...
EMERGENCY LOCATOR BEACON FAILED PRIOR TO FIRST ANNUAL CHECK. BATTERIES WERE FINE, BUT UNIT FAILED TO FUNCTION- IT WAS DEAD ONLY ONE YEAR AFTER INITIAL INSTALLATION.
THE STARTER IN QUESTION WAS VERY WEAK/SLUGGISH AND WOULD BARELY SPIN ENGINE FAST ENOUGH TO START. UPON REPLACEMENTS OF STARTER, ALL OPERATIONS RETURNED TO NORMAL.
AFTER LANDING, LEFT WING EXPLODED. IGNITION SOURCE POSSIBLY AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP RELAY OR RELATED WIRING. FUEL LEAK AT LEFT AUXILIARY TANK VENT OUTLET NIPPLE DUE TO LOOSE FIT BETWEEN VENT TUBE AND RUBBER NIPPLE. VENT LINE INSTALLATION NEEDS MODIFIC...
AFTER SELECTING GEAR DOWN ON APPROACH, PILOT NOTICED NOSE GEAR NOT DOWN AND LOCKED. PILOT MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, BUT GEAR WAS JAMMED. PILOT LANDED, NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. MINOR DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT. NO INJURIES TO PILOT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTION REVEA...
WHILE PERFORMING COMPRESSION TEST, DISCOVERED ENGINE WOULD LOCK-UP WHEN ROTATED BACKWARDS. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED STARTER ADAPTER WAS CAUSE OF PROBLEM. FURTHER INSPECTION OF ADAPTER SHOWED ACCUMULATION OF RUST AT STARTER MOUNTING PAD. THIS WAS SE...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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