This 1975 Cessna T310R Is a Twin-Engine ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Thoroughly modernized glass panel and low-time engines highlight the classic piston twin.

FLYING Staff

Monday, August 03, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

1975 Cessna T310R [Credit: Southwest Aero]

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The article highlights a 1975 Cessna T310R as "Today's Top Pick" for its speed, cross-country capability, and generous 1,825-pound useful load.
Key features include recently overhauled (27 hours SMOH/SPOH) RAM I upgraded Continental engines and propellers, alongside a comprehensively upgraded Garmin G600 PFD/MFD flight deck and S-TEC 3100 autopilot.
Further enhancements are a freshly revitalized 2024 interior, new windshield, and LED lighting, with the aircraft listed at $329,000 despite missing some early maintenance logs.

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

Today’s Top Pick is a 1975 Cessna T310R.

Known for its distinct tip tanks and sleek profile, the Cessna 310 series has long been a favorite among multi-engine pilots looking for speed and cross-country capability. This particular turbocharged T310R variant provides an excellent opportunity to own a workhorse twin that boasts a generous 1,825-pound useful load, perfect for hauling passengers and cargo over long distances.

This well-kept airframe has logged 3,880 total hours since rolling off the production line. It is a hangared aircraft with no known damage history, though buyers should note there are missing logs spanning from 1975-84. Its next annual inspection is slated for November 2026.

Generating the required power for high-altitude cruising are two Continental TSIO 520-EB engines outfitted with RAM I upgrades. Both powerplants show a remarkably low 27 hours since major overhaul (SMOH). The propulsion system is matched with Hartzell Scimitar Plus propellers featuring RAM Aircraft Prop Kits, which also show just 27 hours since propeller overhaul (SPOH).

Aviators will immediately notice the comprehensively upgraded flight deck, which centers around a premium Garmin G600 PFD/MFD system complete with a GDU620 display and GAD-43E adaptor.

Navigation and communication are seamlessly managed by a Garmin GTN 750 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM and a secondary GNC 255A nav/com, while the S-TEC 3100 autopilot drastically reduces pilot workload. The panel is fully compliant and connected thanks to a Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder and a GMA 345 audio panel.

Those flying aboard will enjoy a freshly revitalized interior, refurbished in 2024, featuring leather seats paired elegantly with brown and tan carpets and panels. On the outside, visibility and safety have been notably enhanced with a Great Lakes Aero windshield and pilot-side emergency exit window—both newly installed in 2024—alongside bright Whelen LED landing lights.

Listed at $329,000, this 1975 Cessna T310R is an attractive and highly capable option for aviators seeking a serious traveler with fresh overhauls and state-of-the-art avionics.

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