Cessna 310R

Overview

• The iconic Cessna 310R, debuted in 1975, is a four-or-six-seat low wing aircraft with two 285-hp Continental IO-520M engines and equipped with retractable tricycle landing gear. The 310R is popular for his sleek looks and speed (cruise speed is just over 190 knots), and although handling is commendable, the complex systems may not be for the faint of heart. The tip fuel tanks with an upward cant—so called "Stabila Tips”—are the twin Cessna Hallmark and were added to improve lateral stability by imparting additional wing dihedral. The R model is easily distinguishable by its lengthened nose to accommodate more baggage and avionics.

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Specifications

• Powerplant

  2x Teledyne Continental IO-520-MB, Fuel-Injected (285 hp/each)

• Propellers

  McCauley Constant Speed, Full Feathering, 3-blade (0850334-26)

• Length

  32 ft

• Height

  10 ft 7 in

• Wingspan

  36 ft 9 in

• Wing Area

  179 sq ft

• Wing loading

  30.73 lb

• Power loading

  9.65 lb

• Cabin Width

  4 ft

• Empty Weight

  3,358 lb

• Maximum gross weight

  5,500 lb

• Useful load

  2,163 lb

• Payload with full fuel

  719 lb

• Fuel capacity

  102 gal min

• Baggage capacity

  950 lb

Performance

• Takeoff distance ground roll

  1,335 ft

• Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

  1,770 ft

• Rate of climb sea level

  1,662 fpm

• Service ceiling

  19,750 ft

• Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

  1,790 ft

• Landing distance ground roll

  640 ft

• Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, ea engine) @ 75% power, best economy

  6 hr

• Range

  350 nm

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

• V_X

  95 KIAS

• V_Y

  106 KIAS

• V_NE

  223 KIAS

• V_S1

  79 KIAS

• V_SO

  72 KIAS

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.