Cessna 310 Aircraft under $100,000
5 used Cessna 310 aircraft for sale under $100,000 · 5-seat · $79K – $95K · updated 7 hours ago
About the Cessna 310
The Cessna 310 is the classic Cessna light twin — a sleek four-to-six-seat aircraft with wing-tip fuel tanks that became one of the most recognisable piston twins ever built. Fast and capable, it was the entry point into Cessna's twin line, below the pressurised 340, 414 and 421. It comes in the normally aspirated 310 letter series (310 through 310R) and the turbocharged T310 for high-altitude performance. See the live price range and median above for the Cessna 310 and twin-engine 310 listings currently on the market.
Cessna 310 Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 310 is a 5-seat multi engine piston with a cruise speed of 185–220 kt (343–407 km/h), a range of 800–1,000 nm (1,482–1,852 km), and a useful load of 1,700–1,900 lbs (771–862 kg).
5 Cessna 310 For Sale
There are currently 5 used Cessna 310 for sale, ranging from $79,950 to $95,000, with a median asking price of $89,900.
Cessna 310 Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 310F | 1961–1962 | 5 | 185 kts (343 km/h) | 800 nm (1,482 km) | 1,700 lbs (771 kg) | $114K – $131K | An early-1960s Cessna light twin — a fast four-to-six-seat aircraft with classic wing-tip tanks at the affordable end of the 310 range. | 3 |
| 310J | 1963–1965 | 6 | 190 kts (352 km/h) | 800 nm (1,482 km) | 1,700 lbs (771 kg) | from $145K | A mid-1960s Cessna light twin — a fast four-to-six-seat aircraft with classic wing-tip tanks at the affordable end of the 310 range. | 1 |
| 310L | 1966–1967 | 6 | 193 kts (357 km/h) | 800 nm (1,482 km) | 1,700 lbs (771 kg) | $132K – $189K | A mid-1960s Cessna light twin — a fast four-to-six-seat aircraft with classic wing-tip tanks at the affordable end of the 310 range. | 4 |
| 310Q | 1970–1975 | 6 | 195 kts (361 km/h) | 900 nm (1,667 km) | 1,800 lbs (816 kg) | $79K – $270K | An early-1970s Cessna light twin — a fast four-to-six-seat aircraft with classic wing-tip tanks at a mid-range point in the 310 line. | 4 |
| 310R | 1975–1980 | 6 | 195 kts (361 km/h) | 900 nm (1,667 km) | 1,900 lbs (862 kg) | $90K – $270K | The final, most-refined Cessna 310 — a fast, six-seat light twin with the longest nose and most useful load of the line. | 9 |
| T310R | 1975–1981 | 6 | 220 kts (407 km/h) | 1,000 nm (1,852 km) | 1,900 lbs (862 kg) | $175K – $249K | The turbocharged, most-refined Cessna 310 — a fast six-seat light twin with high-altitude performance for capable cross-country travel. | 5 |
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How much does a Cessna 310 cost? Used 310 prices: $79K – $95K, average $87K (median $89K), across 5 priced of 5 active listings.
Based on 22 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Cessna 310
Every Cessna 310 faces a mandatory 1,500-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $38,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 1,500-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Cessna 310 Inventory by Country
| United States | 33 |
| Australia | 3 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Switzerland | 1 |
| Germany | 1 |
Cessna 310 Inventory by State
| Florida | 8 |
| South Carolina | 4 |
| California | 3 |
| Nevada | 2 |
| Tennessee | 2 |
| Texas | 2 |
Cessna 310 by Price
| Under $100k | 5 |
| Under $200k | 25 |
| Under $300k | 34 |
| Under $500k | 34 |
Recently Sold Cessna 310
| 1970 T310Q | $165,000 |
| 1968 310N | $75,000 |
| 1968 310N | $79,900 |
| 1978 310R | $219,500 |
Cessna 310 Safety Record
Across all 310 variants, 584 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2025. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2025 | Milledgeville, GA | Fatal (1) | — |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Fayetteville, TN | Incident | — |
| May 29, 2025 | Lake Evella Aerodrome, | Incident | — |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Boca Raton, FL | Fatal (3) | — |
| Apr 01, 2025 | Midvale, OH | Fatal (1) | — |
NTSB records 1982–2025. Includes all Cessna 310 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.