Cessna T310R Aircraft in California
California's diverse terrain (coastal, high-desert, mountain) makes it a strong test market for high-performance and turbocharged aircraft. Significant GA infrastructure spans LA Basin, SF Bay Area, San Diego and Central Valley. Coastal flying demands attention to corrosion; mountain flying needs hot-and-high training.
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About the Cessna T310R
The Cessna T310R is the turbocharged version of the final, most refined Cessna 310 — a fast six-seat light twin with distinctive wing-tip fuel tanks, a long nose for extra baggage and two turbocharged Continental engines for high-altitude performance. It pairs the 310R's refinements with turbocharging, making it one of the most capable of the classic Cessna light twins. See the live price range and median above for the Cessna T310R listings currently on the market.
Cessna T310R Specifications
Model specThe Cessna T310R is a 6-seat multi engine piston with a cruise speed of 220 kt (407 km/h), a range of 1,000 nm (1,852 km), and a useful load of 1,900 lbs (862 kg).
Cessna T310R Listings
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Compare Cessna T310R
See how the Cessna T310R stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
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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.
Buying a Used Cessna T310R
Every Cessna T310R faces a mandatory 1,400-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 1,400-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.
Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna T310R
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Cessna T310R Inventory by Country
| United States | 34 |
| Australia | 3 |
| Switzerland | 1 |
| Germany | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
Cessna T310R Inventory by State
| Florida | 8 |
| South Carolina | 4 |
| California | 3 |
| Texas | 2 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 |
| Nevada | 2 |
| Tennessee | 2 |
Cessna T310R by Price
| Under $100k | 5 |
| Under $200k | 26 |
| Under $300k | 35 |
| Under $500k | 35 |
Recently Sold Cessna T310R
| 1970 T310Q | $165,000 |
| 1968 310N | $75,000 |
| 1968 310N | $79,900 |
| 1978 310R | $219,500 |
Cessna T310R Safety Record
Across all T310R variants, 43 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2023. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2023 | Santa Fe, NM | Fatal (1) | A total loss of left engine power as a result of improper installation of the aft-facing crankshaft counterweight retain… |
| Jul 24, 2022 | Oshkosh, WI | Incident | The pilot’s loss of control while landing. |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Chadron, NE | Fatal (3) | The incapacitating effects of a myocardial infarction (heart attack), which resulted in the pilot's loss of airplane con… |
| Jul 18, 2015 | Cody, WY | Fatal (4) | The pilot's loss of airplane control following the loss of power in the left engine; the reason for the loss of power co… |
| Nov 12, 2013 | Junction, TX | Fatal (2) | The noninstrument-rated private pilot's decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological… |
NTSB records 1982–2023. Includes all Cessna T310R variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.