Today’s Top AircraftForSale.com Pick: 1976 Cessna 310R
Ready to step up to the extra performance and versatility of a light twin? Try this low-time Cessna with a new interior and upgraded panel.
The Cessna 310R is a classic light twin with plenty of hauling capacity. [Credit: Shutterstock]
Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an aircraft that catches our attention – either because it is unique, is 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 1976 Cessna 310R.
After racking up a few years of flying experience pilots tend to step up to larger, faster, more capable aircraft. Sometimes that means training for high-performance or complex endorsements or moving from piston to turbine power. Or perhaps a twin is a better fit. For those who regularly fly long distances over forbidding terrain, water or at night, having a second engine can be a major safety upgrade.
READ MORE: AVweb.com: Cessna 310
Among light twins, the Cessna 310 has long been the king, as in “Sky King,” the old television series in which the airplane often played the hero. Today, more than 40 years after 310 production ended, the sleek airplane still looks modern. There are many 310s on the market but few have the appeal of today’s featured aircraft. The two words that come to mind are “low time,” as this twin has just 1,600 hours on the airframe, 290 on the remanufactured engines, and 20 on the props.
The original paint on this ‘76 model still looks good thanks to a lifetime of hangared care, and the interior has new leather upholstery and a new IFR panel with modern digital flight and engine instruments. The roomy six-seat cabin is ideal for family transport and hauling cargo.
If you are ready to move up to a twin, consider this handsome example, which is available for $419,000 on Aircraft For Sale.
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