Cessna 310 vs Piper Navajo
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
Cessna 310
No active listings right now.
Piper Navajo
- For sale now
- 40
- Median asking
- $262,250
- Range
- $123,300–$552,867
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 10
- Source marketplaces
- 12
- Model years available
- 1967–1984
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 | Piper Navajo |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 584 | 1 |
| Serious | 42 | 0 |
| Fatal | 181 | 0 |
| Fatalities | 354 | 0 |
| % Fatal | 31% | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
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| Spec / Model | Cessna 310 | Piper Navajo |
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| Price Range | $82,500 – $107,000 | $123,300 – $552,867 |
| Category | Multi Engine Piston | Multi Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 5 | 8 |
| Horsepower | 240 HP | — |
| Cruise Speed | 190 kts (352 km/h) | 206 kts (382 km/h) |
| Range | 800 nm (1,482 km) | 1,065 nm (1,972 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) | 24,000 ft (7,315 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 4,830 lbs (2,191 kg) | 6,500 lbs (2,948 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,700 lbs (771 kg) | 2,800 lbs (1,270 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 100.0 gal (378 L) | 182.0 gal (689 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 22.0 GPH (83 L/h) | 32.0 GPH (121 L/h) |
| TBO | 1,500 hrs | 1,800 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $38,000 | $42,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $25,000 | $30,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $280 | $350 |
| Engines | 2 x Piston | 2 x Piston (Turbocharged) |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateCessna 310
Fuel$121/hr
Variable$280/hr
Annual Fixed$25,000/yr
Total (200 hrs/yr)
$81,000/yr
Piper Navajo
Fuel$176/hr
Variable$350/hr
Annual Fixed$30,000/yr
Total (200 hrs/yr)
$100,000/yr
Which Should You Buy: Cessna 310 or Piper Navajo?
Pick the 310 if…
- Budget matters — from $82,500 vs $123,300, you save ~$40,800.
- Lower operating cost — ~$280/hr vs $350/hr.
Pick the Navajo if…
- More seats — 8 vs 5.
- Faster cruise — 206 kts vs 190 kts.
- Longer range — 1065 nm vs 800 nm.
- Newer design — production from 1967 vs 1956.
- More inventory — 40 listings vs 2.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Cessna 310 or Piper Navajo?
It depends on your mission and budget.
The 310 cruises at 190 kts with 800 nm range.
The Navajo cruises at 206 kts with 1,065 nm range.
Review the specs table above to find which fits your flying profile.
How do prices compare?
Cessna 310: from $82,500.
Piper Navajo: from $216,191.
Prices vary by year, hours, avionics, and condition. Always get a pre-buy inspection.
What's the difference between Cessna 310 and Piper Navajo?
310 engine: CONTINENTAL O-470-B;O-470-M (240 hp).
Seats: 5 vs 8.
Cruise: 190 vs 206 kts.
Range: 800 vs 1065 nm.
Which is cheaper to operate per hour?
310: about $280/hr variable cost.
Navajo: about $350/hr variable cost.
Variable cost includes fuel, reserves and overhaul accruals. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, annual inspection) add to the total.
Which has more seats and useful load?
310: 5 seats / 1,700 lb useful load.
Navajo: 8 seats / 2,800 lb useful load.
Useful load = max gross weight minus empty weight; it determines how much fuel plus payload you can carry.
How does maintenance compare — TBO and overhaul cost?
310: 1,500-hour TBO, overhaul ~$38,000.
Navajo: 1,800-hour TBO, overhaul ~$42,000.
Reaching the time-between-overhaul (TBO) triggers a mandatory engine/airframe rebuild that affects resale value.
Disclaimer: All prices and cost estimates are from third-party sources for informational purposes only. Always obtain professional appraisal and inspection before purchase.
Prices updated daily · Data: FAA Registry, NTSB · About our data