Cessna 310 financing, specs & price
Light twin, tip tanks, fast cruiser. Built 1954-1980; Continental IO-470/IO-520 (260-285 hp ea); 6 seats; 190-knot cruise.
What a 310 costs to finance
Payment examples at three price points, using typical lender guidelines for twin-engine aircraft and a 7.75% illustrative APR. Your rate depends on credit, loan size, term and the specific airplane.
| Example | Price | Down | Loan | Term | Payment @ 7.75% | Range @ 6.99–9.99% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Older / higher-time | $60,000 | 20% ($12,000) | $48,000 | 15 yrs | $452/mo | $431–$516 |
| Mid-market (most common) | $100,000 | 20% ($20,000) | $80,000 | 15 yrs | $753/mo | $719–$859 |
| Late / low-time | $150,000 | 20% ($30,000) | $120,000 | 15 yrs | $1,130/mo | $1,078–$1,289 |
Principal and interest only; excludes insurance, taxes and fees. Prices are typical asking ranges from our aircraft database — verify any specific airplane with Vref or Aircraft Bluebook and a pre-buy inspection. Not a quote or commitment to lend.
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310 specifications & operating economics
Performance & capacity
- Engine
- Continental IO-470/IO-520 (260-285 hp ea)
- Production
- 1954-1980
- Seats
- 6
- Cruise
- 190 kts
- Range
- 1200 NM
- Fuel capacity
- 163 gal
Fuel economics (September 2026)
- Fuel burn
- 30 gph
- Fuel cost per hour
- $217
- Fuel cost per nautical mile
- $1.14
- Endurance (no reserve)
- 5.4 hrs
- Fuel for 100 hrs/yr
- $21,720
100LL at $7.24/gal (AirNav national average, September 2026).
What lenders and underwriters look at on a 310
- Twin rating required—insurance reflects multi-engine
- Two engines = double mx costs
- Tip tank bladder replacement is expensive
- Check both engine times and props
Pre-buy inspection focus areas
- Tip tank bladder condition
- Nacelle corrosion
- Landing gear actuators
- Both engine compressions
- Prop governor health on both
Pre-buy inspections are typically paid out of pocket, not financed. See the pre-buy checklist.
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Cessna 310 financing FAQs
How much does a Cessna 310 cost?
Typical asking prices for a Cessna 310 run from about $60,000 for older or higher-time examples to $150,000 for late, low-time ones, with most trading near $100,000. Engine time, avionics, damage history and paint/interior drive the spread — confirm with a Vref or Aircraft Bluebook valuation and a pre-buy inspection.
What is the monthly payment on a Cessna 310?
At a $100,000 purchase price with 20% down ($20,000), a $80,000 loan over 15 years is about $753 per month at 7.75% APR, or roughly $719–$859 across the 6.99%–9.99% range lenders published as of September 2026. Principal and interest only.
How much down payment do I need for a Cessna 310?
Twin-engine aircraft typically need 15–30% down, with maximum terms of about 10–15 years, and many lenders prefer twins built in 1970 or later. Examples here use 20% down.
What does a Cessna 310 cost to fly per hour in fuel?
At about 30 gallons per hour and the September 2026 national average of $7.24 per gallon for 100LL, fuel alone is roughly $217 per hour, or about $1.14 per nautical mile at a 190-knot cruise. Add reserves, insurance, storage and the annual for the full picture.
Can I finance an older Cessna 310?
Usually, yes. Lenders finance piston singles without a fixed age limit, though pre-1960 aircraft may need a larger down payment and shorter term, and airframes over 10,000 hours are often excluded. Complete logbooks, AD compliance and a clean pre-buy matter more than the year on an older 310.
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