1980 Cessna 310R for sale

1980 Cessna 310R

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$134,038Great Deal
Location London, London, United Kingdom
Total Time 1,850 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,850 hrs
Seats 6
Reg # N 31OAJ
Engine Continental O-520-VO;O-520-MB
Cruise 195 kts (361 km/h)
ICAO Type C310
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Flightline Aviation is delighted to present this exceptional Cessna 310 for sale. N310AJ is offered with remarkably low total time and outstanding original provenance. The aircraft benefits from a comprehensive, fully documented maintenance history, including a recent annual inspection and overhauled propellers. As one of the final Cessna 310s produced, this rare "R" model features a lengthened nose for increased baggage capacity and boasts a maximum take-off weight of 2,500 kg. The aircraft is available for immediate viewing and is ready for its next owner to enjoy. Worldwide delivery assistance can be arranged upon request. For further information or to schedule a viewing, please contact us. *All information given is for guidance only and is to be verified by the purchaser - aircraft is in constant use therefore hours may increase over time.

Interior

Blue Leather Seats & Carpet, Grey Suede Panels - 8/10

Exterior

White with Blue Stripes - 7/10

Inspection

Date Of Last Annual Inspection: 13/05/2025

Modifications / STCs

Log Books Back To New

UK VAT Paid

Always Hangared

De-Ice

Nose Baggage Compartment

Engine Nacelle Baggage Compartments

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Flightline Aviation Limted
controller.com
$134,038
$133,881
Flightline Aviation Limted
aviationtrader.com.au
$137,516 *
AUD $191,492
Flightline Aviation Limted
controlleremea.co.uk
$134,718 *
GBP £99,995

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

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna 310R

This 1980 Cessna 310R (N 31OAJ) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 1,850 hours on the airframe. There are currently 9 310R aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $90,000 to $270,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $134,038.

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 1,850 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: 1,850 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

FAA registration data pending for N 31OAJ.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

London, London, United Kingdom

GB

Seller reported 17 more aircraft in London →

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 N 31OAJ against the NTSB accident database.

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.

Price History

2 price events · sources: controller.com, aviationtrader.com.au

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$201,690
Range: $167,785 — $235,595
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
-34%
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