Inside The $500,000 Cessna 310
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- Опубліковано 27 тра 2024
- Inside The $500,000 Cessna 310 Plane
0:00 - Intro
This is the Cessna 310, a twin-engine marvel that has been a staple in the aviation world since the 1950s. Here is everything you need to know about the Cessna 310.
0:38 - Cabin
First off, let's talk size. The Cessna 310 has got some serious space. We're talking about a cabin that can comfortably seat four to five passengers, depending on the specific model. The Cessna 310 cabin width is approximately 40 inches or 1 meter, and the cabin height is 48 inches or 1.20 meters.
The seats themselves are decked out in high-quality materials.
There's a nose baggage compartment that can hold up to 120 pounds or 55 kilograms, and an aft baggage compartment with a capacity of 50 pounds or 23 kilograms.
One of the best features of the cabin is the visibility. The cabin is surrounded by large, clear windows that offer panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
2:35 - Cockpit
The Cessna 310 cockpit is designed for two pilots, but can be easily managed by a single pilot.
The instrument panel is logically arranged, with the six primary flight instruments - airspeed indicator, attitude indicator, altimeter, vertical speed indicator, heading indicator, and turn coordinator - in the classic "T" arrangement.
Now, let's get to the good stuff: the Cessna 310 avionics suite. Depending on the model and any aftermarket upgrades, many 310s come equipped with the modern Garmin G1000 NXi avionics.
The G1000 NXi system features a high-resolution 10.4-inch display for both the Primary Flight Display and the Multi-Function Display. The PFD provides all the primary flight instruments in a digital format, along with additional flight data such as autopilot status, air temperature, and wind data. The MFD provides a wide range of information including moving map navigation, traffic and terrain awareness, weather data, engine performance data, and flight planning functions. It's like having a command center at your fingertips.
One of the standout features of the Garmin G1000 NXi is the Synthetic Vision Technology, which provides a 3D depiction of terrain, obstacles, and traffic on the PFD.
The Cessna 310 cockpit also features a well-designed center console that houses the throttle, propeller, and mixture controls, along with the landing gear and flap controls.
In terms of comfort, the cockpit seats are adjustable and upholstered in high-quality materials, providing a comfortable environment for long flights. The cockpit also features large, clear windows that provide excellent visibility in all directions.
4:52 - Engine and Performance
Now, let’s talk about how it flies. The Cessna 310 is a light twin, but don't let that fool you. This bird has some serious power under the hood. With two Continental IO-470 engines providing 260 horsepower each, the 310 has a top speed of around 220 knots, a service ceiling of 20,000 feet or 6,100 meters, and a maximum rate of climb per minute of 1,500 feet or 460 meters. Early 310s could manage 415 feet or 126 meters per minute on one engine at maximum gross weight which is 4,700 lbs or 2,130 kg in the 310B. As the maximum weights increased, the single-engine climb rate decreased; the T310R, at its maximum of 5,500 lbs or 2,500 kg, is supposed to ascend at 390 feet or 118 meters per minute at sea level with one feathered. The aircraft requires 1,800 feet or 550 meters of runway to take off at sea level on a standard day.
Depending on your power settings, you can expect a fuel burn between 22 and 28 gallons per hour. With a cruise power setting of 23 inches manifold pressure and 2,300 RPM, you'll see a fuel flow of around 25 gph. This setting will give you a cruise speed of between 165 and 170 knots true airspeed. The aircraft has a maximum range of about 870 nautical miles, which is 1,000 miles or 1,600 kilometers.
The Cessna 310 has a minimum landing distance of 1,700 feet or 520 meters, with a useful load of about 2,000 lbs or 900 kg and a full-fuel payload of roughly 750 lbs or 340 kg.
The Cessna 310 is a fantastic aircraft for cross-country flights, with a usable fuel capacity of 130 gallons giving it a range of about four hours with a comfortable VFR reserve.
8:45 - Purchase Price and Operating Cost
The base Cessna 310 purchase price for a pre-owned is $100,000 to $400,000 before options, and while the total Cessna 310 yearly fixed cost is roughly $15,000 to $25,000, the average Cessna 310 hourly operating cost is estimated at $250 to $400.
9:05 - Outro
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The 310 was the Lear Jet of light twins.The 1972 to 1974 models where the best looking and the last of the short nose 310s.So much more room then a Baron.
the VG STC on the T310R increases its max gross weight to 5720lbs ^^
Sweet, love the channel. I wish you also did many other different, unique a less talked about or known planes of general aviation like the Cessna SKYMASTER, amphibious planes like the Seabee or the new Albatross being built in Australia. Just all kinds of other less known but cool obtainable single pilot planes.
Hey Scott, thank you very much for your comment! The Skymaster is already scheduled for the not-so-distant future. We're always looking for new aircraft to talk about on the channel that are interesting to you, so thank you for your suggestions, and feel free to suggest as many aircraft as you want.
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This used to be a $100k airplane all day long… ptuey!
$500,000?? No way!
The aft baggage will hold MUCH more than 50 lbs! You must be figureing 6 people on board and max fuel? I don't know the exact capacity, it's at least 150-200 lbs easy! The 310 is my FAVORITE light twin, but I would never operate it with more than 4 seats max! Remove the 5/6 rear seats and just the forward 4 seats only! It's when guy's are pressured or tempted to fly with 6 people, fuel, baggae and overload them! Having only 4 seats takes that factor out!
So much misinformation!!
There is no reason to buy a light twin. You are 6 times more likely to be killed in light twins than single engines. This is pure ego.
Not exactly. The stats show 4x more likely in a crash but most engine outs end up a non event and the pilot lands, proficiency is key. If you fly it like a pro… you’ll be ok. Skimp on training… you’re correct.
I'm a CFI, II, IIME. Light twins are not assured to climb under all conditions. Most students and many doing Bi-annuals don't know that or forgot. Light twins make no sense. @@d.mar.7792
I never like the 310.. I find it uncomfertable...it has never been my choice of aircraft at all.