Cessna 310R Aircraft 1970s
Pre-1980 piston twins are largely 1960s-70s vintage workhorses — Cessna 310, original Baron 55/58, Piper Apache/Aztec/Twin Comanche. Engines are typically on second or third overhaul; avionics typically replaced; pressurised variants (rare in this era) need pressure-vessel inspection. These are demanding aircraft to own well; budget for both engines on potentially divergent overhaul cycles, mandate-upgrade investment if not already complete, and corrosion-prone-area inspection.
7 used Cessna 310R aircraft for sale 1970s · 6-seat · $90K – $270K · updated 7 hours ago
About the Cessna 310R
The Cessna 310R is a six-seat, twin-engine piston aircraft, one of the final and most refined variants of the classic 310 series. Burning approximately 26 gallons per hour total, the 310R offers fast, comfortable multi-engine transportation with Cessna reliability and strong aftermarket support.
Cessna 310R Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 310R is a 6-seat multi engine piston with a cruise speed of 195 kt (361 km/h), a range of 900 nm (1,667 km), and a useful load of 1,900 lbs (862 kg).
7 Cessna 310R For Sale
There are currently 7 used Cessna 310R for sale, ranging from $90,000 to $270,000, with a median asking price of $269,500.
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See how the Cessna 310R stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
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How much does a Cessna 310R cost? Used 310R prices: $90K – $270K, average $209K (median $269K), across 3 priced of 7 active listings.
Based on 3 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 310R
Every Cessna 310R faces a mandatory 1,700-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 $35,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 1,700-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 310R Inventory by Country
| United States | 33 |
| Australia | 3 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Switzerland | 1 |
| Germany | 1 |
Cessna 310R Inventory by State
| Florida | 8 |
| South Carolina | 4 |
| California | 3 |
| Nevada | 2 |
| Tennessee | 2 |
| Texas | 2 |
Cessna 310R by Price
| Under $100k | 5 |
| Under $200k | 25 |
| Under $300k | 34 |
| Under $500k | 34 |
Recently Sold Cessna 310R
| 1970 T310Q | $165,000 |
| 1968 310N | $75,000 |
| 1968 310N | $79,900 |
| 1978 310R | $219,500 |
Cessna 310R Safety Record
Across all 310R variants, 121 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2025 | Boca Raton, FL | Fatal (3) | — |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Duluth, MN | Incident | — |
| Jan 14, 2024 | Poolville, TX | Fatal (3) | Pilot incapacitation for undetermined reasons which resulted into controlled descent into terrain. |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Lexington, KY | Incident | A main landing gear collapse due to a landing gear actuator overtravel for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Mar 10, 2022 | McGrath, AK | Incident | A failure of the right main landing gear bellcrank lower arm fork, bellcrank, pivot bolt, and trunnion bellcrank lug for… |
NTSB records 1982–2025. Includes all Cessna 310R variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.