Cessna 310J Aircraft in Texas
Texas has one of the largest active GA pilot populations in the US, with extensive aircraft infrastructure across Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio metros and strong support networks for most major aircraft brands. Major flight schools, dealer networks, MRO facilities and overhaul shops are concentrated here.
The Cessna 310J is a mid-1960s member of the 310 light-twin line (1963-1965) — twin 260-hp Continental O-470 engines, five-to-six seats and the sleek tip-tank styling that made the 310 famous. It cruises near 190 kt, well above any piston single, at the cost of twin-engine fuel, maintenance and currency. The buy case is fast cabin travel on a piston-twin budget; pre-buy focus is engine and prop time on both sides plus the integrity of the tip-tank fuel system.
· 6-seat · Reference price ~$120,000 ($75,000–$220,000) · updated recently
Cessna 310J Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 310J is a 6-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).
Cessna 310J for Sale
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Cessna 310J Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 310 | 1956–1982 | 5 | 190 kts (352 km/h) | 800 nm (1,482 km) | 1,700 lbs (771 kg) | $84K – $229K | Choose the normally aspirated 310 for the most affordable entry into a fast, classic light twin — a late 310R is the most refined and capable. Choose the T310 turbo for high-altitude and high-density-altitude performance, at higher maintenance cost. | 12 |
| 310F | 1961–1962 | 5 | 185 kts (343 km/h) | 800 nm (1,482 km) | 1,700 lbs (771 kg) | — | 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 |
| 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 |
| T310 | 1969–1980 | 6 | 200 kts (370 km/h) | 1,000 nm (1,852 km) | 1,800 lbs (816 kg) | — | Choose the T310 for turbocharged, high-altitude 310-family twin performance without the pressurized-cabin cost of the 340. | 1 |
| 310Q | 1970–1975 | 6 | 195 kts (361 km/h) | 900 nm (1,667 km) | 1,800 lbs (816 kg) | $79K – $194K | 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. | 5 |
| T310R | 1975–1981 | 6 | 220 kts (407 km/h) | 1,000 nm (1,852 km) | 1,900 lbs (862 kg) | $175K – $250K | The turbocharged, most-refined Cessna 310 — a fast six-seat light twin with high-altitude performance for capable cross-country travel. | 6 |
| 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. | 6 |
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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.
The 310J's twin Continental IO-470 engines drive operating cost - two overhauls, doubled ignition and accessory work, and roughly 26 gph combined. Retractable-gear maintenance and a 1960s airframe's corrosion and systems condition round out the budget. As with any early 310, both engines' condition is the decisive value factor; prioritize matched, documented powerplants over acquisition price.
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Cessna 310J Inventory by Country
| United States | 1 |
Cessna 310J Inventory by State
| Florida | 11 |
| California | 3 |
| South Carolina | 3 |
| Tennessee | 3 |
| Arizona | 2 |
| Texas | 2 |
| Illinois | 2 |
| Nevada | 2 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 |
Cessna 310J by Price
| Under $100k | 6 |
| Under $200k | 33 |
| Under $300k | 46 |
| Under $500k | 46 |
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| Cessna Citation II | 21 |
| Cessna Citation I | 12 |
| Cessna Caravan | 8 |
Cessna 310J Safety Record
Across all 310J variants, 31 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1983–2022. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
31
Total Events
21
Incidents
3
Serious
3
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2022 | Fulton, NY | Incident | The pilots failure to slow the airplane down prior to turning off the runway, which resulted in damage to the airplane’s… |
| Dec 12, 2021 | Inola, OK | Fatal (1) | The loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Oct 10, 2015 | Tucson, AZ | Incident | The insufficient right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock tension due to maintenance personnel's failure to perform a rig… |
| Dec 18, 2014 | San Antonio, TX | Incident | The retraction of the left main landing gear after landing for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident … |
| Oct 01, 2010 | St. Johns, MI | Minor | The failure by the pilot to attain/maintain a climb rate for undetermined reasons during a go-around. |
NTSB records 1983–2022. Includes all Cessna 310J variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.