Cessna 310 vs Beechcraft Baron vs Piper Aztec
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
No active listings right now.
- For sale now
- 3
- Model years available
- 1966–1967
- For sale now
- 30
- Median asking
- $152,000
- Range
- $52,467–$313,500
- Model years available
- 1965–1979
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Cessna 310 | Beechcraft Baron | Piper Aztec |
|---|---|---|---|
| All events | 584 | — | 2 |
| Serious | 42 | — | 0 |
| Fatal | 181 | — | 0 |
| Fatalities | 354 | — | 0 |
| % Fatal | 31% | — | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cessna 310 | Beechcraft Baron | Piper Aztec |
|---|---|---|---|
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Median $126,500
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| Price Range | — | $107,150 – $145,850 | $52,467 – $313,500 |
| Category | — | — | Multi Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | |||
| Seats | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Horsepower | 240 HP | 285 HP | 250 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 190 kts (352 km/h) | 190 kts (352 km/h) | 149 kts (276 km/h) |
| Range | 800 nm (1,482 km) | 1,000 nm (1,852 km) | 1,320 nm (2,445 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) | 17,600 ft (5,364 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 4,830 lbs (2,191 kg) | — | 5,200 lbs (2,359 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,700 lbs (771 kg) | 1,600 lbs (726 kg) | 1,900 lbs (862 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 100.0 gal (378 L) | — | — |
| Fuel Burn | 22.0 GPH (83 L/h) | 28.0 GPH (106 L/h) | 24.0 GPH (91 L/h) |
| TBO | 1,500 hrs | — | — |
| Overhaul Cost | $38,000 | — | — |
| Annual Fixed | $25,000 | — | — |
| Hourly Variable | $280 | — | — |
| Engines | 2 x Piston | 2 x Piston | 2 x Piston |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateCessna 310
Beechcraft Baron
Piper Aztec
Which Should You Buy?
Pick the 310 if…
The balanced middle choice — no single category standout, but competitive on price, capability and running costs.
Pick the Baron if…
The balanced middle choice — no single category standout, but competitive on price, capability and running costs.
Pick the Aztec if…
- Lowest entry price — from $52,467
- Longest range — 1320 nm
- Most listings for sale — 32
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.