1974 Cessna T310Q
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRGarmin GTN750Xi #1 GPS/Nav/Comm o Garmin GNS 430 WAAS #2 GPS/Nav/Comm o Garmin GI275 ADAHRS (configured as ADI) o Garmin GI275 ADAHRS (configured as HSI) o S-TEC 3100 Autopilot System o Garmin GTX 330ES ADS-B Out (Transponder #1) o KING KT76TSO Transponder (Transponder #2) o Garmin GMA 340P audio panel o Bendix/King #2 VOR/ILS/LOC Indicator o Bendix Color Weather Radar
Description
Precision Aeronautics brings to market N27KC, which is a well-optioned and capable 1974 Cessna Turbo T310Q. All logbooks are complete and consecutive for the airframe and engines. The propeller logbooks date back to 1997 (first recorded prop overhauls). The propeller times-in-service appear to be matched (original) to the aircraft, from all records. The most recent annual inspection (12/2025) was very thorough and extensive. Several key maintenance items were accomplished, including the 12-year exhaust system component overhaul/inspections required by AD 2000-01-16R1. Over 95% of the components in the left and right exhaust systems were replaced with new or overhauled parts. N27KC is located at Granbury Regional Airport in Granbury, TX. N27KC has 4434 TT, 533/533 since engine Rebuild, 439/439 since engine IRAN, and 439 SPOH. The panel was upgraded in recent years (2021) with a Garmin GTN750Xi GPS/NAV/COM system. It also has two Garmin GI275's set up as ADAHRS units, a GNS 430W GPS/NAV/COM, S-TEC 3100 Autopilot system, GTX 330ES Transponder, GMA 340 Audio Panel, an Insight Gemini 1200 engine EGT/CHT/TIT indicator, and more. Other upgrades/notable features include the factory oxygen system, electric propeller de-ice, alcohol windshield deice system, wing and horizontal stabilizer deice boot system, propeller sync system, recently overhauled Southwind combustion heater (2020) and an installed battery-minder system. The Southwind heater has an upgraded pressure switch and the combustion chamber AMOC installed, which eliminates Airworthiness Directive 2017-06-03. The airplane was last painted in 1984, and the paint does show signs of aging. The interior was last updated in 2000 with re-covered seats and sidewalls, and new carpet at the time. The interior plastic and trim appear to be original, and show typical wear for their age. The deice boots are noted to be at the end of their life-cycle due to aging deterioration. Factory-rebuilt (zero-time) engines from Continental Motors were installed in 1999. Both propellers were overhauled previously in 1997. N27KC had a nose gear collapse event in late 2004. Engine tear-down/IRAN inspections were completed on both engines, as well as overhauls on both propellers. All necessary airframe repairs were completed by an FAA-approved Part 145 repair station, and were fully documented with an FAA 337 Form and a thorough logbook entry. N27KC is an great example of a less-common but sought-after turbocharged T310Q with good engine times, excellent utility, and a robust, IFR-capable panel with modern equipment. Please contact me anytime if you are interested in this honest example of a very capable workhorse T310Q. Thank you!
Engine
Engines: 533/533 since Manufacturer Rebuild. TSIO-250-B (Continental Motors Inc. 02/1999) − Engines underwent IRAN inspections at 94.1 ETT after nose gear collapse/prop-strike event (Custom Airmotive, Inc - Tulsa, OK) − Propellers: 439 SPOH - McCauley 3AF32C87 (Both overhauled by Byam Propeller Service 01/2005)
Interior
o Beige leather seats (last re-covered 03/2000) o Clean headliner in good condition o Factory folding rudder gust lock (Floor-mounted)
Exterior
does show signs of aging
Inspection
recent annual
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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Kyle Stewart
trade-a-plane.com
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$175,000
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Granbury, TX | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna T310Q
This 1974 Cessna T310Q (N27KC) is a 5-seat multi engine piston with 4,434 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 $175,000.
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 4,434 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 N27KC.
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 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.