Cessna 310R Pre-Buy Checklist

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Full Cost Data

Purchase Price

$30K-$200K

Prebuy Items

ADs

Insurance

$2,588

per year (experienced)

Known Maintenance Issues

28 FAA Service Difficulty Reports (2015-2024)

Powerplant
9
Hydraulics / Flight Controls
7
Landing Gear
3
Airframe
3
System Z
2

Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reports (SDR). Higher counts may reflect fleet size.

Safety Record (NTSB)

Public incident data · 1982-2025

64

Total Incidents

64

Accidents

28

Fatal

181.8

Per 1K Fleet

Raw public data from NTSB. Not a safety grade. Compare with fleet size and hours flown.

Purchase Price by Year

1970-1979
$17K-$33K
1980-1989
$22K-$42K
1990-1999
$30K-$58K
2000-2009
$42K-$82K
2010-2019
$66K-$128K
2020-present
$121K-$233K

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Cessna 310R cost?

Typical purchase price: $30K-$200K

What should I check before buying a Cessna 310R?

Have a qualified A&P mechanic perform a thorough pre-buy inspection of the airframe, engine, avionics, and logbooks.

How much is insurance for a Cessna 310R?

Experienced pilots: $2,588-$3,163/year.

Are there any known issues with the Cessna 310R?

Check FAA airworthiness directives and type club resources for known issues.

Cost Summary

Purchase$30K-$200K
Annual Fixed$10,388/yr
Hourly Variable$133.10/hr
5-Year Total$148K-$443K

Insurance Estimates

New PPL$3,623-$5,233
Experienced$2,588-$3,163

Engine

ModelCONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES
Power285 HP
TBO2,000 hrs
Overhaul$68,400-$102,600

Disclaimer

This guide is for informational purposes only. Always hire a qualified A&P mechanic for a professional pre-buy inspection. Data sourced from FAA records and industry benchmarks.