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Cessna 310 for sale

6 Cessna 310 aircraft for sale, aggregated from across the web — search them all in one place.

Cessna 310 specs

Classic five/six-seat light twin, 2× Continental IO-520 (285 hp each on the 310R), ~185 kt cruise — a legendary piston twin with distinctive wingtip tanks and a real IFR cabin.

Cost to own a Cessna 310

Two engines mean two overhaul reserves plus higher insurance — exactly why co-ownership is the norm in the type. Splitting the fixed costs across a group keeps a capable, well-supported twin within reach.

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Cessna 310 key specifications

Seats
5–6
Engines
2× Continental IO-520-M (310R)
Horsepower
285 hp each (570 hp total)
Cruise speed
~185 kt
Range
~1,000 nm
Useful load
~1,750 lb
Fuel (usable)
~100 gal
Landing gear
Retractable tricycle

Representative figures for a popular Cessna 310 variant — exact specs vary by model year, engine, and avionics configuration.

What's different about the Cessna 310

  • One of the most widely built and supported light twins in general aviation — well over 5,000 produced, giving the type a deep parts supply, a large community of type-experienced mechanics, and steady demand at resale.
  • Two Continental IO-520 engines deliver genuine twin redundancy, a ~185 kt cruise, and real IFR range; two engine overhaul reserves and a light-twin insurance bill make co-ownership the standard way to own one.
  • The 310R is the refined late-model benchmark: improved single-engine performance, better systems, and the iconic wingtip-tank look that makes it the most sought-after variant and the easiest to sell when a partner moves on.

About the Cessna 310

The Cessna 310 is one of the defining light twins of the general-aviation era — a five- to six-seat aircraft that Cessna built in large numbers from 1954 through 1980, producing well over 5,000 examples across the base 310 and the turbocharged T310. Instantly recognizable by the teardrop wingtip fuel tanks that became its signature, the 310 offered business and personal travelers a genuine IFR cabin-class twin at a piston price. The later 310R, powered by 285 hp Continental IO-520-M engines and fitted with refined systems and interior, is the variant most commonly seen in today's market and the standard against which earlier 310s are measured.

Two Continental engines bring two overhaul reserves, two insurance lines, and a maintenance bill that accumulates with every hundred hours — and that reality has always made the 310 a natural co-ownership airplane. A partnership group shares not only the cash cost but the scheduling and proficiency motivation that comes with a type that rewards regular flying. Well-maintained 310Rs are durable, widely supported, and valued for the combination of cabin room, true IFR range, and respectable single-engine performance that made them a first-choice business twin in their day.

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Cessna 310 — frequently asked questions

Quick answers for buyers and prospective co-owners.

What is the Cessna 310?

The Cessna 310 is a twin-engine, five- to six-seat piston aircraft produced by Cessna from 1954 to 1980. It is known for its distinctive wingtip fuel tanks, comfortable cabin, and reliable Continental engines. The 310R, the most common late-model variant, runs two Continental IO-520-M engines producing 285 hp each. With well over 5,000 examples built across all variants, the 310 is one of the most widely owned light twins in general aviation.

How much does a Cessna 310 cost to own?

The biggest cost drivers are the two engine overhaul reserves — each Continental IO-520 carries a recommended TBO, so a co-ownership group typically sets aside a per-hour reserve for both engines as they fly. Add hangar, insurance on a light twin, and the annual inspection, and the 310 is a significant monthly commitment for a solo owner. Splitting those fixed costs across two to four partners is how most 310s are kept flying today.

Is the Cessna 310 a good aircraft to co-own?

It is one of the classic co-ownership airplanes in general aviation. Two engines, a comfortable cabin, and genuine IFR range make it a compelling traveling machine; two engine overhaul reserves and the insurance premium for a light twin make sharing the costs almost essential. The 310 is also common enough that finding parts, type-experienced mechanics, and new partners is easier than with many other light twins.

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