1972 Cessna T310Q
Multi Engine Piston
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Crystal Air
controller.com
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$169,000
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Chattanooga, TN | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Crystal Air
aviationtrader.com.au
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$174,259
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Chattanooga, Tennessee, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Crystal Air
controlleremea.co.uk
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$172,136 *
GBP £127,768
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Chattanooga, TN | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna T310Q
This 1972 Cessna T310Q (N8188Q) is a 5-seat multi engine piston with 3,643 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 T310Q aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $169,000 to $239,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $169,000.
The T310Q 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 3,643 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 T310Q — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N8188Q.
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
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna T310Q
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
IN PREPARATION FOR SLOW FLIGHT DURING A COMMERCIAL PILOT CHECK RIDE, LANDING GEAR EXTENSION WAS ACCOMPLISHED. AN UNUSUAL YAW WAS EXPERIENCED WITH UNUSUAL NOISE FROM THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR. THE LEFT MAIN GEAR DID NOT INDICATE DOWN AND LOCKED. G...
AFTER TAKEOFF, WHEN RETRACTING GEAR, PILOT HEARD LOUD CRACK. NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITH NOSE GEAR TRAILING AFT. NOSE GEAR COLLAPLSED ON LANDING. INSPECTION REVEALED ROD END UNDER PILOT`S FLOOR THAT CONNECTS NOSE GEAR RETRAC...
WHILE PERFORMING OTHER MAINTENANCE A FUEL STAIN WAS NOTICED BETWEEN THE SECOND AND THIRD COOLING FIN AFT OF THE FUEL INJECTOR ON THE NR 6 CYLINDER OF THE RT ENGINE. THIS CONDITION PROMPTED A CLOSER INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE RESULTING IN THE DISCOVERY...
FAILED DUE TO MECHANICAL OVERLOAD, NOSE GEAR JAMMED. (K)
DURING A ROUTINE PITOT/STATIC TEST, FOUND THAT THE PITOT SYSTEM WAS LEAKING BEYOND LIMITS. THE LEAKAGE WAS DETERMINED TO BE IN THE TUBING FROM THE PITOT TUBE TO THE FORWARD CABIN BULKHEAD FITTING. UPON REMOVING THE TUBE (PN 0800106-379) SEVERE CORR...
ADC AND ALTIMETER READING 2000 FT DIFFERENCE.
THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED. A LARGE NOISE WAS HEARD, COULD NOT EXTEND NOSE GEAR. LANDED WITH AN UNSAFE NOSE GEAR UP, NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED ON LANDING CAUSING DAMAGE. THE ROD END FAILED ON TUBE ASSY. NOTE: THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THE AK. (SW0520040...
PILOT REPORTED BANG COMING FROM UNDER HIS FEET WHEN GEAR WAS RETRACTED. WHEN GEAR WAS EXTENDED THE NOSE GEAR DID NOT LOCK. AIRCRAFT LANDED AND NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT NOSE GEAR IDLER BELLCRANK, BROKEN.
THE IDLER BELLCRANK FOR THE NOSE GEAR RETRACTION LINKAGE BROKE WHEN THE LANDING GEAR WAS SELECTED TO THE UP POSITION. PILOT WAS UNABLE TO EXTEND THE NOSE GEAR. UPON LANDING THE NOSE GEAR RETRACTED INTO THE WHEEL WELL. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE ...
(CAN) CJ0701 ACTUATOR TAB IS A SMALL METAL TAB THAT FITS ON PORT GEAR DOWN SWITCH. TAB FAILED DUE TO METAL FATIGUE CAUSING INTERMITTENT GEAR SAFE LIGHT ON PORT SIDE.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.