Cessna / Textron Aviation
310R
The Cessna 310R is a sleek, fast piston twin known for its distinctive tip tanks and strong cruise performance. Seating up to six, it is powered by two 285 hp Continental IO-520 engines and offers retractable gear, good useful load, and the twin-engine redundancy that made it a popular business and personal transport aircraft.
- Fast cabin-class piston twin with signature tip tanks
- Two 285 hp Continental IO-520-MB engines
- Retractable gear; cruise around 190 knots
- Seats up to 6 with good useful load
- Twin-engine redundancy for IFR travel
- Iconic 1970s business twin (the "Songbird")
310R key specifications
- Range
- 800 nm
- Cruise speed
- 191 kts
- Passengers
- up to 6
- Max take-off weight
- 5,500 lb
- Engines
- 2 × Piston
About the 310R
The Cessna / Textron Aviation 310R is a twin-engine piston aircraft from the 310 Series family that entered service in 1975 and is a long-serving design with a deep support and parts network. Developed in the United States, it is built for the redundancy of two engines at modest running cost.
On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 800 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 191 knots. It seats up to 6 passengers and is powered by 2 Continental IO-520-MB engines.
Its 800 nm range makes it well matched to short-haul hops and local operations. It is certified for single-pilot operation and is approved for IFR flight. For buyers weighing the 310R, compare its specifications and operating profile against the closest alternatives below before requesting a quote.
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How the 310R compares
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