This 1975 Cessna 310R Is a Swift, Heavy-Hauling ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

1975 Cessna 310R [Courtesy: Wisconsin Aviation Inc.]

Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.

Today’s Top Pick is a 1975 Cessna 310R.

While it is true that many piston single pilots prefer to step up to turboprop singles these days, there is still nothing quite like flying a twin, from the extra speed and lifting power to the raw satisfaction of hearing two engines roar as you operate their throttles.

Among the light twins, the Cessna 310 has always ranked near the top because of its big cabin, generous load-carrying capacity and, let’s face it, gorgeous design.

When the first 310s went on sale during the 1950s, their main fuel tanks were mounted on the wing tips and designed to break away in case of an accident and lessen the chance of a deadly fire. But the tanks, which grew more shapely over time, added to the aircraft’s good looks and helped it stand out from competing models like the Beechcraft Baron and Piper Aztec.

Today the 310’s space-age styling exudes a retro vibe but still looks wonderful and is nearly guaranteed to spark interest on the ramp.

This 1975 Cessna 310 has 10,985 hours on the airframe, 1080 hours since overhaul on the left engine and 25 hours on the right. The engines are Continental IO-520s with McCauley propellers with 25 hours on the left and 228 on the right since overhaul. The aircraft is equipped with GAMI fuel injectors and vortex generators. The useful load is 2,050 pounds.

The panel includes a Garmin GI 275 HSI, GI 275 ADI, Garmin 750Xi GPS/nav/com, Garmin Flight Stream 210, GSN 430W GPS/nav/com GTX 345 transponder, S-TEC 55X autopilot, Garmin 35C audio panel, JPI EDM 760 engine monitor, Garmin 396 with SiriusXM, Davtron electronic clock, and USB outlet.

Pilots who are ready to step up to a light twin that can handily outmuscle and outrun piston singles should consider this 1975 Cessna 310R, which is available for $182,500 on AircraftForSale.

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