Cessna 310J Aircraft under $500,000
Under $500k for a piston twin is the mid-range — typically 1980s-90s Baron 55/58, Cessna 310/340/414, Seneca II/III. Engines on first or second overhaul; mandate-compliance largely current; pressurised variants need pressurisation maintenance verified. Reasonable middle of the cabin-class twin market.
1 used Cessna 310J aircraft for sale under $500,000 · 6-seat · from $145K · updated 8 hours ago
About the Cessna 310J
The Mooney M20K 231 is a four-seat, retractable-gear, turbocharged piston aircraft with a Continental TSIO-360 engine. Burning approximately 14 gallons per hour, the M20K brings turbocharging to the Mooney speed formula, enabling high-altitude cruise where the type excels.
Variable hourly costs average around $160, with annual fixed costs near $20,000. The M20K appeals to cross-country pilots who want Mooney speed combined with high-altitude turbo performance for long trips over weather and terrain.
Cessna 310J Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 310J is a 6-seat multi engine piston with a cruise speed of 190 kt (352 km/h), a range of 800 nm (1,482 km), and a useful load of 1,700 lbs (771 kg).
1 Cessna 310J For Sale
There are currently 1 used Cessna 310J for sale, ranging from $145,000 to $145,000, with a median asking price of $145,000.
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How much does a Cessna 310J cost? Used 310J prices: from $145K, across 1 priced of 1 active listings.
Based on 1 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 310J
Every Cessna 310J 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.
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 310J Inventory by Country
| United States | 33 |
| Australia | 3 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Switzerland | 1 |
| Germany | 1 |
Cessna 310J Inventory by State
| Florida | 8 |
| South Carolina | 4 |
| California | 3 |
| Nevada | 2 |
| Tennessee | 2 |
| Texas | 2 |
Cessna 310J by Price
| Under $100k | 5 |
| Under $200k | 25 |
| Under $300k | 34 |
| Under $500k | 34 |
Cessna 310J by Decade
| 1960s | 1 |
Recently Sold Cessna 310J
| 1970 T310Q | $165,000 |
| 1968 310N | $75,000 |
| 1968 310N | $79,900 |
| 1978 310R | $219,500 |
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.
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.