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Multi-Engine Piston

1978 CESSNA T310R

Long Beach, CA · USA
🕒 Listed 2 months ago
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fyiEstimate $220,500–$226,000 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 9 comparable Cessna T310R listings ($200,000), then adjusts for:

  • Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
  • Airframe time -2,128 hr vs comps +4.3%
  • Engine time -463 hr vs comps +6.5%
  • Modern GPS navigator (67% of comps) +4.6%
  • No ADS-B (78% of comps have one) -2.0%
  • Market supply: 14 for sale of 140 FAA-registered -3.4%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1978
3,052 hrs
N5255C ✈ Flight Tracking
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310R1528
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2
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★ 4.8 (17 Google reviews)
Mcintosh Law CORP Corporation
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)

Overview

Make / ModelCessna T310R
TypeMulti-Engine Piston
Airframe time3,052 hrs
Engine time350 SMOH
Avionics / GPSGarmin GNS 530
Avionics / TransponderGarmin GTX 330
Avionics / Audio panelGARMIN GMA 340
Avionics / Nav / com radioGarmin SL30
Avionics / GPS / navGNS530W
InspectionAnnual
Garmin GPS Autopilot

Description

Detailed Description Fresh Annual Inspection currently being completed by a West Coast Twin Cessna Repair Station (OCR Aviation), with the Exhaust AD fully complied with. This 1978 Cessna T310R is a standout twin, upgraded with RAM STC engines delivering 300 horsepower per side for enhanced performance and reliability. Known for its speed and efficiency, the T310R offers impressive climb rates and cruise speeds. With its sleek design, spacious cabin, and proven versatility, this aircraft is ideal for both business and personal missions, making it a highly desirable addition to any fleet. - Main Fuel Tanks (50 Gal/ea) - Aux Fuel Tanks (31.5 Gal/ea) - Prior Damage History

Modifications

- Engine(s) M/N: TSIO-520-EB (300HP) - Engine(s) RAM STC#: SA2750SW - McCauley 3-BLADE M/N: 3AF32C505-C - Vortex Generators - Exhaust AD Currently Complied with the Annual

Avionics

- Garmin GNS530W GPS/NAV/COMM - Garmin SL30 NAV/COMM - Cessna 400B Navomatic Autopilot - Garmin GTX330 Transponder - Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel - Avidyne Flight Max EX500 MFD - Gemini Insight 1200 Engine Monitor - Strike Insight Finder Weather Radar

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GTN 750Xi

A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.

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Garmin GTX 345 (ADS-B In/Out)

No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.

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Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.

Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)

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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

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How this aircraft compares

Where this Cessna T310R lands versus other Cessna T310R listings on fyiAero.

Price

$189k$369k

median $200k of 9 comparable asking prices

Airframe time

18th pct
2,49111,166This aircraft · 3,052

3,052 hours total (TTAF) · 18th percentile of 11 listings

Engine time (Engine 1)

36th pct
1061,864This aircraft · 350

350 hours since major overhaul · 36th percentile of 11 listings

Engine time (Engine 2)

27th pct
2901,322This aircraft · 350

350 hours since major overhaul · 27th percentile of 11 listings

Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.

Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 310

Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 310 (not this specific airframe).

$37,164annual budget · 90 hrs/yr
$258variable cost / hour
$1.45cost per nm
25.0gph fuel burn
$137,364avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $220,500–$226,000

Performance & dimensions

Range640 nm
Cruise speed178 kts · 205 mph
Takeoff / landing1120.0 / 1285.0

About this plane

Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The 310 seats up to 4 passengers plus 1 pilot.

Range from base

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Last flight

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