1972 Cessna T310Q for sale

1972 Cessna T310Q

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$169,000Good Deal
Location Chattanooga, TN
Total Time 3,643 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,004 hrs
Seats 5
Serial # 310Q0638
Reg # N8188Q
Engine Continental O-470-B;O-470-M
Cruise 190 kts (352 km/h)
ICAO Type C310
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Crystal Air
controller.com
$169,000
Crystal Air
aviationtrader.com.au
$174,259
Crystal Air
controlleremea.co.uk
$172,136 *
GBP £127,768

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,643 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Budget $330 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna T310Q — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
5
Cruise Speed
190 kts (352 km/h)
Range
800 nm (1,482 km)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Useful Load
1,700 lbs (771 kg)
Horsepower
240 HP
Fuel Burn
22 GPH (83 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 310

Fuel Burn
22.0 GPH
~$143/hr
Variable Cost
$280/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$25,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$38,000
every 1,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 310. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N8188Q.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Chattanooga, TN

Seller reported 155 more aircraft in TN →

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 N8188Q against the NTSB accident database.

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna T310Q

SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.

Landing Gear BROKEN
2020-10-20

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...

Landing Gear BROKEN
2008-06-12

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...

Reciprocating Engine LEAKING
2007-07-31

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...

Landing Gear FAILED
2007-06-22

FAILED DUE TO MECHANICAL OVERLOAD, NOSE GEAR JAMMED. (K)

Navigation CORRODED
2006-10-18

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...

Navigation MALFUNCTIONED
2004-09-21

ADC AND ALTIMETER READING 2000 FT DIFFERENCE.

Landing Gear BROKEN
2004-07-09

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...

Landing Gear BROKEN
2003-01-10

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.

Landing Gear BROKEN
2003-01-08

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 ...

Landing Gear FAILED
2003-01-07

(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.

Price History

3 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$175,000
Range: $169,000 — $239,000
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
-3%
Fair Price

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