1976 Cessna 310R for sale

1976 Cessna 310R

Multi Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
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Location SC
Total Time 9,390 hrs
Engine SMOH 860 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 270937-R
Damage History Clean per seller
Engine Continental O-520-VO;O-520-MB
Cruise 195 kts (361 km/h)
ICAO Type C310
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Aspen Evolution EFD1000 Primary Function Display Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel Garmin GNS-430W GPS/Nav/Com #1 Aspen EFD1000 Nav Indicator #1 King KX-155 Nav/Com #2 King KI-208 Nav Indicator #2 Navomatic 400B AutoPilot with Altitude Hold Pitch Control & Yaw Dampener Garmin GTX-345 with ADSB In/Out Panel Mounted Garmin 496 GPS #2 Standby Artificial Horizon Standby Electric Artificial Horizon Standby Altimeter Exterior

Matterhorn White with Sky Blue & Black Accents in Great Condition – Hangared. Glass in Great Condition. Dual Wing Lockers. Nose Baggage Compartment with 120lbs Load. Baggage Door. Retractable Entry Step.

Interior New Interior Installed in 2010 in Excellent Condition: Coast to Coast VLT Titanium Leather Seats

Coast to Coast VLT Titanium Leather Side Panels in Estoril Blue & Pomele Sapele Wood Trim

Aircraft Interior Products Vanguard Pewter Carpet GBS Battery Positive Fabric curtains Laminated Executive Table with Pomele Sapele Wood Veneer Fabricated new Threshold Plate for cargo door Tapis Polar Ultra Leather Headliner All New Plastics All New Moody Aerographics Placards Rosen Visors Inspection Status Annual Due: Will be Sold with Fresh Annual October 1st 2026 Pitot Static/Altimeter Due: Will be Sold with Fresh IFR Certification; October 1st 2027 All AD’s Complied With All Logbooks Complete No Damage History Fuel Capacity: 163 Gallons Main Tanks: 50 Gallons each Auxiliary Tanks: 31.5 Gallons each

Description

Features

Main Landing Gear Side Brace Wing Rib Modification Kit

Prop Synchrphaser

Wing Lockers

Electric Trim

Low Fuel Warning Lights

Alternator Failure Lights

GNS430W with Traffic Awareness

Aspen EFD1000 with Traffic Awareness & Terrain Awareness

Rosen Visors

Passenger Window Curtains

Pilot & Copilot Shoulder Harnesses

Aileron & Rudder Trim

Dual Garmin GPS

AutoPilot with HDG, Altitude Hold, Pitch Control, Yaw Dampener

Panel Mounted AP Disconnect

CoPilot Toe Brakes

Front & Rear Air Vents

Cockpit Fire Extinguisher

Hangared

Sirius XM Weather

Airframe

9390 Total Time

Left Engine

860 Since Major Overhaul to New Parts Limits by RAM in 2009

Continental IO-520-MB

SN: 270937-R

285HP

1700 TBO

New ECI Titan Nickel Cylinders at Overhaul

Right Engine

860 Since Major Overhaul to New Parts Limits by RAM in 2009

Continental IO-520-MB

SN: 270618-R

285HP

1700 TBO

New ECI Titan Nickel Cylinders at Overhaul

Left Propeller

130 Since Propeller Overhaul in 2020

3-Blade McCauley

Hot Prop

Right Propeller

130 Since Propeller Overhaul in 2020

3-Blade McCauley

Hot Prop

Avionics

Aspen Evolution EFD1000 Primary Function Display

Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel

Garmin GNS-430W GPS/Nav/Com #1

Aspen EFD1000 Nav Indicator #1

King KX-155 Nav/Com #2

King KI-208 Nav Indicator #2

Navomatic 400B AutoPilot with Altitude Hold, Pitch Control & Yaw Dampener

Garmin GTX-345 with ADSB In/Out

Panel Mounted Garmin 496 GPS #2

Standby Artificial Horizon

Standby Electric Artificial Horizon

Standby Altimeter

Exterior

Matterhorn White with Sky Blue & Black Accents in Great Condition – Hangared. Glass in Great Condition. Dual Wing Lockers. Nose Baggage Compartment with 120lbs Load. Baggage Door. Retractable Entry Step.

Interior

New Interior Installed in 2010 in Excellent Condition:

Coast to Coast VLT Titanium Leather Seats

Coast to Coast VLT Titanium Leather Side Panels in Estoril Blue & Pomele Sapele Wood Trim

Aircraft Interior Products Vanguard Pewter Carpet

GBS Battery Positive Fabric curtains

Laminated Executive Table with Pomele Sapele Wood Veneer

Fabricated new Threshold Plate for cargo door

Tapis Polar Ultra Leather Headliner

All New Plastics

All New Moody Aerographics Placards

Rosen Visors

Inspection Status

Annual Due: Will be Sold with Fresh Annual; October 1st, 2026

Pitot Static/Altimeter Due: Will be Sold with Fresh IFR Certification;

October 1st, 2027

All AD’s Complied With

All Logbooks Complete

No Damage History

Fuel Capacity: 163 Gallons

Main Tanks: 50 Gallons each

Auxiliary Tanks: 31.5 Gallons each

Engine

Continental IO-520-MB, SMOH 860 hrs

Propeller

McCauley Hot

Interior

New Interior Installed in 2010 in Excellent Condition: Coast to Coast VLT Titanium Leather Seats Coast to Coast VLT Titanium Leather Side Panels in Estoril Blue & Pomele Sapele Wood Trim Aircraft Interior Products Vanguard Pewter Carpet GBS Battery Positive Fabric curtains Laminated Executive Table with Pomele Sapele Wood Veneer Fabricated new Threshold Plate for cargo door Tapis Polar Ultra Leather Headliner All New Plastics All New Moody Aerographics Placards Rosen Visors Inspection Status Annual Due: Will be Sold with Fresh Annual; October 1st, 2026 Pitot Static/Altimeter Due: Will be Sold with Fresh IFR Certification; October 1st, 2027 All AD’s Complied With All Logbooks Complete No Damage History Fuel Capacity: 163 Gallons Main Tanks: 50 Gallons each Auxiliary Tanks: 31.5 Gallons each

Exterior

Matterhorn White with Sky Blue & Black Accents in Great Condition – Hangared. Glass in Great Condition. Dual Wing Lockers. Nose Baggage Compartment with 120lbs Load. Baggage Door. Retractable Entry Step. Interior New Interior Installed in 2010 in Excellent Condition: Coast to Coast VLT Titanium Leather Seats Coast to Coast VLT Titanium Leather Side Panels in Estoril Blue & Pomele Sapele Wood Trim Aircraft Interior Products Vanguard Pewter Carpet GBS Battery Positive Fabric curtains Laminated Executive Table with Pomele Sapele Wood Veneer Fabricated new Threshold Plate for cargo door Tapis Polar Ultra Leather Headliner All New Plastics All New Moody Aerographics Placards Rosen Visors Inspection Status Annual Due: Will be Sold with Fresh Annual; October 1st, 2026 Pitot Static/Altimeter Due: Will be Sold with Fresh IFR Certification; October 1st, 2027 All AD’s Complied With All Logbooks Complete No Damage History Fuel Capacity: 163 Gallons Main Tanks: 50 Gallons each Auxiliary Tanks: 31.5 Gallons each

Inspection

Annual Due: Will be Sold with Fresh Annual; October 1st, 2026 Pitot Static/Altimeter Due: Will be Sold with Fresh IFR Certification; October 1st, 2027

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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About This Cessna 310R

This 1976 Cessna 310R is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 9,390 hours on the airframe. There are currently 9 310R aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $90,000 to $270,000.

The 310R cruises at 195 kts (361 km/h) with a range of 900 nm (1,667 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 26 GPH (98 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $143/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $320/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $30,000. With 9,390 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,700 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: 9,390 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,700 hrs)
Budget $390 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 310R — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
195 kts (361 km/h)
Range
900 nm (1,667 km)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Useful Load
1,900 lbs (862 kg)
Horsepower
285 HP
Fuel Burn
26 GPH (98 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
1,700 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 310R

Fuel Burn
26.0 GPH
~$169/hr
Variable Cost
$320/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$30,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$35,000
every 1,700 hrs

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

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

SC

Seller reported 252 more aircraft in SC →

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.

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 310R

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

Flight Controls MISOVERHAULED
2026-02-04

TRIM TAB ACTUATOR HOUSING WAS IMPROPERLY DRILLED SEVERAL TIMES WHEN IT IS REQUIRED TO REUSE THE SAME HOLES WITHOUT ENLARGING AND REPLACE THE HOUSING IF THE HOLES CANNOT BE REUSED. FILLER AND PAINT HAD BEEN APPLIED TO COVER ADDITIONAL HOLES. VERY LITT...

Exhaust SEPARATED
2024-04-29

DURING VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO MAINTENANCE RH MUFFLER OF LH ENGINE WAS FOUND TO BE COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM FORWARD PIVOT ADAPTER TUBE AT TUBE-TO-MUFFLER WELD. THE WELD HAD FAILED THE COMPLETE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE MUFFLER-TUBE JOINT. THERE W...

Propellers FAILED
2022-09-29

ENGINE WOULD NOT MAKE RED LINE RPM OR CYCLE. GOVERNOR REMOVED, DRIVE GEAR WOULD NOT TURN. GOVERNOR DISASSEMBLED AND FOUND BA59 BEARING FAILED AS DESCRIBED IN AD 2020-19-06 AND MCCAULEY ASB273C. GOVERNOR OVERHAULED 30/NOV/2017 USING A NEW MCCAULEY A2...

Propellers FAILED
2022-09-29

LEFT ENGINE ON AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT MAKE RPM OR CYCLE PROPELLER. BA59 BEARING FOUND IN LEFT ENGINE GOVERNOR, THIS UNIT THE RIGHT ENGINE PROPELLER GOVERNOR REMOVED TO INSPECT AS PRECAUTION AND TO COMPLY WITH AD 2020-19-06 AND MCCAULEY ASB273C. THIS ...

Power Plant BYPASSING
2022-07-25

DURING A COMPRESSION TEST, THE #3 CYLINDER HAD LOWER COMPRESSION THAN THE MASTER ORIFICE NUMBER. THE LOWER PLUG WAS REMOVED AND IT WAS COVERED IN OIL. BORESCOPE OF THE ENGINE REVEALED OIL IN THE CYLINDER. THE ENGINE HAD BEEN OVERHAULED BY A CRS 15...

Equipment/Furnishings USED
2022-07-07

THIS SDR IS IN REGARDS TO AN ACK TECHNOLOGIES INC ELT, MODEL E-04, SERIAL NUMBER: 008372. ELT WAS REMOVED FROM THE AIRCRAFT FOR TESTING (ANNUAL INSPECTION). UPON ARMING THE ELT, A THREE SWEEP TONE WAS HEARD ON 121.5 MHZ. A SLAM TEST WAS PERFORMED...

Power Plant DESTROYED
2022-05-13

AFTER CLIMBING TO 12000 FT FROM KCYS, THE AIRCRAFT TRANSITIONED TO CRUISE TO PREPARE FOR AERIAL SURVEY WORK. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE RE HAD A VIBRATION, POWER LOSS, AND STOPPAGE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS LANDING BACK AT KCYS WITHOUT INCIDENT. AFTER THE COW...

Landing Gear BROKEN
2021-11-21

RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSE ON LANDING. DOWNLOCK BELLCRANK, PN 5041001-11, WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN.

Navigation OUT OF LIMITS
2021-08-21

UPON DEPARTURE THE HSI SHOWED 60 DEGREES OFF ACTUAL HEADING. RE-SLAVE ATTEMPT UNSUCCESSFUL. NOTIFIED ATC AND RETURNED TO FIELD. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. RE-CENTERED HSI. OPERATIONAL CHECK SATISFACTORY.

Reciprocating Engine FAILED
2021-06-14

PILOT DEPARTED KANE, WHILE CLIMBING THROUGH 2,700', LEFT ENGINE DEVELOPED A VIBRATION. WHILE SCANNING ENGINE INSTRUMENTS HE NOTICED THE LEFT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WAS AT ZERO PSI. PILOT TURNED AROUND TO RETURN TO KANE AIRPORT AND BEGAN ENGINE SHUT DOWN...

Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.

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