1974 Cessna 310Q
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
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Description
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Engine
MCCAULEY STC HOT PROPS
Interior
TAN FABRIC/VINYL
Exterior
WHITE WITH BLUE/GOLD/BURGUNDY STRIPES INTERIOR: TAN FABRIC/VINYL
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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$139,000
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WHITE PLAINS, NY | Mar 20, 2026 | 120 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 310Q
This 1974 Cessna 310Q (N31YK) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 5,672 hours on the airframe. There are currently 6 310Q aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $79,950 to $270,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $139,000.
The 310Q cruises at 195 kts (361 km/h) with a range of 900 nm (1,667 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 20,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 26 GPH (98 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $161/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $290/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $26,000. With 5,672 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 310Q — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N31YK.
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 310Q
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...
RIGHT AILERON CONTROL PUSHROD FOUND MISSING WASHERS, ITEM 62 IN IPC PRINTOUT. THESE ACT AS SPACERS, AND WHEN MISSING CAUSE THE STRUCTURE TO SQUEEZE TOGETHER CAUSING AILERON SKIN WRINKLING AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE.
NOSE COMPARTMENT WAS DISCOLORED, PAINT BLISTERED, EVIDENCE OF A FIRE IN THE COMPARTMENT.
THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW, WHICH IS THE PILOT'S SIDE WINDOW, DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT IN CRUISE FLIGHT AT 4,500 FEET. THE WINDOW DID NOT STRIKE ANY AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE OR CONTROL SURFACE. THE AIRCRAFT FLEW NORMALLY AND THE PILOT DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY OT...
DURING INSPECTION FOUND LT ENGINE, LT FORWARD AND LT REAR ENGINE MOUNT ISOLATOR DEFORMED, SAGGING AND JUMPED OUT OF AIRFRAME MOUNT. ALLOWS ENGINE TO SAG AND INTAKE MANIFOLD, AND EXHAUST PIPE TO CONTACT ACFT STRUCTURE. LT FORWARD ISOLATOR HAD BEEN ...
AIRCRAFT LEVELED OFF FROM CRUISE CLIMB. ACFT WAS ALLOWED TO ACCELERATE TO CRUISE SPEED. POWER WAS SET TO CRUISE POWER SETTINGS OF 23/23 IN MP AND 2300/2300 RPM. FUEL FLOW WAS SET AT 12/12 GPH. APPROX 10 MINUES LATER, A SLIGHT JOLT WAS FELT WITH A CO...
LEFT AND RIGHT ENGINE, BOTH FRONT MOUNT UPPER HALVES COMPRESSED EXCESSIVELY. THE LT FRONT MOUNT ON THE LT AND RT ENGINE WERE EXPOSING .2500" OF INNER BARREL. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE LT ENGINE NR 6 CYLINDER HEADER TUBE RUBBED THE ENGINE BEAM EXTENSION. IT ...
WHEN REMOVING RT ENGINE NR 4 CYLINDER DUE TO A CRACK, NR 4 PISTON SKIRT FOUND BROKE OFF AT THE 4TH RING LAND. ENGINE THEN REMOVED FROM ACFT FOR TEAR-DOWN INSPECTION. I HAVE FOUND BROKEN PISTON SKIRTS ON THIS PARTICULAR ACFT ON 3 DIFFERENT ENGINES.
RT LANDING GEAR FAILED TO FULLY EXTEND AND LOCK. THE RT DOWNLOCK PN 5041018-1 SEIZED DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. THE DOWN LOCK ROD END PN KWBS WAS ALSO SEIZED FOR THE SAME REASON. THE WEIGHT OF THE ACFT ON THE PARTIALLY EXTENDED GEAR PULLED THE BEL...
CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED FROM BARREL.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $135,000–$159,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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