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1978 Cessna T310RMulti-Engine Piston Aircraft • Long Beach, CA, USA

This 1978 Cessna T310R, registration N5255C, is a notably upgraded twin based at KLGB in Long Beach, California, with a total time of 3,305.2 hours on the airframe. The aircraft is IFR-capable and equipped with RAM STC modifications for both engines, delivering 300 horsepower per side from its Continental TSIO520EB powerplants, each with 349.2 hours since major overhaul and a TBO of 1,400 hours. Both McCauley three-blade propellers are essentially new, with only 186.2 hours since new. The airframe carries a prior damage history, though complete logs are available.

With a maximum takeoff weight of 5,680 pounds, a basic empty weight of 3,932...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
310 Blue Canoe
Model
T310R
Tail #
N5255C
Serial #
310R1528

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Specifications

Category
Multi-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,748 lbs
Seats
6

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,305.2 hrs
Engine 1 Time
349.2 hrs (SMOH)
Engine 2 Time
349.2 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
186.2 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 2 Time
186.2 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs Yes
Inspection Status
Airworthy Yes

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 530W - GPS/NAV/COMM

AP

Cessna Nav-O-Matic 400 - Autopilot

ADSB

ADS-B Equipped

ADS-B In

ADS-B Equipped

EMS

Gemini Insight 1200 - Engine Monitor

Comms

Garmin SL30 - NAV/COMM

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - GMA Audio Panel

Weather

Strike Insight Finder - Weather Radar

PFD

Avidyne Flight Max EX500 - MFD

MFD

Avidyne Flight Max EX500 - MFD

Additional Equipment

Vortex Generators

Auxiliary Fuel Tank

Engine Monitor

Gemini Insight 1200 - Engine Monitor

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
6 Seats

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
2
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
TSIO-520-EB
Engine Power
300 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley 3-Blade 3AF32C505-C

Asking Price

$250,000

Aircraft Location

Long Beach, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 1, 2026: $250,000 - trade-a-plane

Sep 3, 2025: $250,000 - controller

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First Seen: Sep 3, 2025

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Asking Price

$250,000