1973 Cessna T310Q
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
300 mph at 18,000' with this Riley TurboStream 310Q, with 350 hp Counter Rotating Lycoming Engines, updated Garmin panel includes Dual G5’s, GTN-750 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM, GTX-345 Transponder, GMA-345 Audio Panel, and Dual GI-275 Engine Indicating System. New Oxygen bottle in 2022, Heater has AMOC for AD, no longer applies, Twelve year exhaust AD does not apply with Lycoming engines.
Engine
Lycoming TIO-540-N2BD, 350 HP, TBO 1,800 hours Serial No: L-7669-61A
Propeller
Left Prop: 450 SOH, 25 Since IRAN Hartzell 3-Blade Heated Prop Model: HC-E3YR-2AF Serial No: DJ11118A Right Prop: 450 SOH, 25 Since IRAN Hartzell 3-Blade Heated Prop (Counter Rotating) Model: HC-E3YR-2ALF Serial No: DJ11122A
Interior
Six seats in medium gray with coordinating side panels and carpet.
Exterior
Matterhorn White with Colorado Blue and Battleship Gray accents.
Inspection
Annual Inspection March 2026, next due by April 1, 2027. FAR 91.411 and 91.413 March 2025, next due April 1, 2027. In-Flight Photographs by Jack Fleetwood Aviation Photography. The information contained herein was obtained from the aircraft permanent records and personal observation. No warranties are made as to Fitness, Merchantability or Accuracy. Buyers are strongly encouraged to confirm all details to their complete satisfaction prior to purchase. Aircraft offered subject to prior sale or withdrawal from the market without notice.
Modifications / STCs
• Jack Riley Turbostream Conversion
• Two Counter Rotating 350 hp Lycoming Engines
• Dual Garmin GI-275 Engine Indicating System
• Low Thrust Detector System (STC SA00804SE)
• Vortex Generators
• De-Ice Boots (Poor condition)
• Alcohol Windshield
• Ice Protection Plates
• Rosen Sun Visors (STC SA5137NM)
• Southwind Heater AMOC (Eliminates recurring AD Note)
• Cessna Main Landing Gear Side Brace Wing Rib Kit SK414-8E
• Cleveland Brake Conversion Kit P/N 199-64 (STC SA111GL)
• Mid-Continent Digital Clock with Dual USB Charging Ports
• Six Place Built In Oxygen System (New Bottle 2022)
• Electric Trim
• Copilot Instruments
• Wing Tip Strobes
• 183 gallons Total Fuel, (50 gal each tip tank, 31.5 gal each wing aux tank, 20 gal right nacelle tank)
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Leading Edge Aircraft
trade-a-plane.com
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$239,000
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Taylor, TX | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Leading Edge Aircraft
controller.com
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$239,000
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Taylor, TX | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Leading Edge Aircraft
aviationtrader.com.au
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$246,438
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Taylor, Texas, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Leading Edge Aircraft
controlleremea.co.uk
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$243,294 *
GBP £180,690
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Taylor, TX | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Leading Edge Aircraft
aerotrader.com
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$239,000
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Taylor, TX | May 01, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna T310Q
This 1973 Cessna T310Q (N100EL) is a 5-seat multi engine piston with 4,425 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 above the market average at $239,000.
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 4,425 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
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 N100EL.
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 N100EL 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.
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.
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