1974 Cessna 310Q for sale

1974 Cessna 310Q

Multi Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$194,900
Location Watkins, CO
Total Time 2,725 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,200 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 310Q0983
Reg # N69797
Damage History Clean per seller
Engine Continental O-470-VO
Cruise 195 kts (361 km/h)
ICAO Type C310
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Well-maintained and extensively upgraded 1974 Cessna 310Q (N69797) with only 2,725.6 hours total airframe time and approximately 1,200 SMOH on both Continental IO-470-VO engines. This aircraft combines the proven performance of the 310Q with a modern IFR panel and outstanding cross-country capability. Major avionics upgrades completed between 2020 and 2023 include a Garmin GTN 750, Garmin GTN 650, dual GI-275 ADI/EHSI displays with Synthetic Vision, GTX-345 ADS-B In/Out, CGR-30P engine monitors, PMA7000BT Bluetooth audio panel, and KFC 200 autopilot. Fully WAAS/LPV capable. GPS Steer makes long cross countries a breeze. Always hangered with complete logbooks, no known damage history, and no known corrosion issues. Current IFR certification, pitot-static, and transponder checks completed April 2025. Annual due May 2026. Maintenance tracked through AdLog. Interior refurbished in 2018 and presents well with six-place seating, Bluetooth audio capability, and USB charging ports. Exterior is finished in classic white with red and gold striping and includes propeller de-ice, Rosen visors, and wingtip strobes. Highlights: 2,725.6 Hours Total Time Approx. 1,200 SMOH Both Engines Props Resealed 2021 GTN 750 / GTN 650 WAAS Dual GI-275s with Synthetic Vision GTX-345 ADS-B In/Out KFC 200 Autopilot CGR-30P Engine Monitors PMA8000BT Bluetooth Audio Panel Complete Logs No Known Damage History Always Hangared Fuel Capacity: 163 Gallons Cruise: 187 KTAS Six-Place Seating Reiff Engine Pre-Heaters Battery Tendor Rosen Visors A rare opportunity to acquire a low-time 310Q with a highly desirable Garmin-equipped panel already completed. Turn-key traveling twin ready for its next owner. Airplane is currently in Annual Inspection. Will be sold with fresh Annual!

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Joshua Davis
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$194,900

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About This Cessna 310Q

This 1974 Cessna 310Q (N69797) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 2,725 hours on the airframe. There are currently 7 310Q aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $79,950 to $270,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $194,900.

The 310Q cruises at 195 kts (361 km/h) with a range of 900 nm (1,667 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,725 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Budget $5,000-15,000 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 310Q — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
195 kts (361 km/h)
Range
900 nm (1,667 km)
Max Weight
5,500 lbs (2,495 kg)
Useful Load
1,800 lbs (816 kg)
Horsepower
285 HP
Engines
2
TBO
1,500 hrs

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N69797.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Watkins, CO

Seller reported 149 more aircraft in CO →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N69797 against the NTSB accident database.

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 310Q

SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.

Landing Gear BROKEN
2020-10-20

IN PREPARATION FOR SLOW FLIGHT DURING A COMMERCIAL PILOT CHECK RIDE, LANDING GEAR EXTENSION WAS ACCOMPLISHED. AN UNUSUAL YAW WAS EXPERIENCED WITH UNUSUAL NOISE FROM THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR. THE LEFT MAIN GEAR DID NOT INDICATE DOWN AND LOCKED. G...

Flight Controls MISSING
2015-03-27

RIGHT AILERON CONTROL PUSHROD FOUND MISSING WASHERS, ITEM 62 IN IPC PRINTOUT. THESE ACT AS SPACERS, AND WHEN MISSING CAUSE THE STRUCTURE TO SQUEEZE TOGETHER CAUSING AILERON SKIN WRINKLING AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE.

Air Conditioning FIRE
2014-03-08

NOSE COMPARTMENT WAS DISCOLORED, PAINT BLISTERED, EVIDENCE OF A FIRE IN THE COMPARTMENT.

Doors DEPARTED
2013-12-19

THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW, WHICH IS THE PILOT'S SIDE WINDOW, DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT IN CRUISE FLIGHT AT 4,500 FEET. THE WINDOW DID NOT STRIKE ANY AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE OR CONTROL SURFACE. THE AIRCRAFT FLEW NORMALLY AND THE PILOT DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY OT...

Power Plant FAILED
2013-01-19

DURING INSPECTION FOUND LT ENGINE, LT FORWARD AND LT REAR ENGINE MOUNT ISOLATOR DEFORMED, SAGGING AND JUMPED OUT OF AIRFRAME MOUNT. ALLOWS ENGINE TO SAG AND INTAKE MANIFOLD, AND EXHAUST PIPE TO CONTACT ACFT STRUCTURE. LT FORWARD ISOLATOR HAD BEEN ...

Reciprocating Engine CRACKED
2011-08-15

AIRCRAFT LEVELED OFF FROM CRUISE CLIMB. ACFT WAS ALLOWED TO ACCELERATE TO CRUISE SPEED. POWER WAS SET TO CRUISE POWER SETTINGS OF 23/23 IN MP AND 2300/2300 RPM. FUEL FLOW WAS SET AT 12/12 GPH. APPROX 10 MINUES LATER, A SLIGHT JOLT WAS FELT WITH A CO...

Power Plant DAMAGED
2011-06-13

LEFT AND RIGHT ENGINE, BOTH FRONT MOUNT UPPER HALVES COMPRESSED EXCESSIVELY. THE LT FRONT MOUNT ON THE LT AND RT ENGINE WERE EXPOSING .2500" OF INNER BARREL. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE LT ENGINE NR 6 CYLINDER HEADER TUBE RUBBED THE ENGINE BEAM EXTENSION. IT ...

Reciprocating Engine BROKEN
2011-06-13

WHEN REMOVING RT ENGINE NR 4 CYLINDER DUE TO A CRACK, NR 4 PISTON SKIRT FOUND BROKE OFF AT THE 4TH RING LAND. ENGINE THEN REMOVED FROM ACFT FOR TEAR-DOWN INSPECTION. I HAVE FOUND BROKEN PISTON SKIRTS ON THIS PARTICULAR ACFT ON 3 DIFFERENT ENGINES.

Landing Gear LACK OF LUBE
2010-03-24

RT LANDING GEAR FAILED TO FULLY EXTEND AND LOCK. THE RT DOWNLOCK PN 5041018-1 SEIZED DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. THE DOWN LOCK ROD END PN KWBS WAS ALSO SEIZED FOR THE SAME REASON. THE WEIGHT OF THE ACFT ON THE PARTIALLY EXTENDED GEAR PULLED THE BEL...

Reciprocating Engine BROKEN
2009-08-24

CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED FROM BARREL.

Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.

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