N1280G - 1976 Cessna 310R Aircraft Registration

C310

1976 CESSNA 310R

Aircraft Description

N1280G is a 1976 Cessna 310R, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sky Aviation And Consulting in Panorama City, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 22, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on January 22, 2026. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2033. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N1280G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A073C9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1280G was last tracked by AviatorDB near Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) on March 15, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1280G was last updated on January 22, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 310, a pioneering light twin-engine aircraft that dominated the owner-flown business transport market for over two decades, first flew on January 3, 1953. This low-wing, retractable-gear monoplane featured twin Continental engines and could carry up to six passengers in its pressurized cabin. With a 35-foot wingspan and cruising speeds exceeding 200 mph, the 310 established new performance standards for its class. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas, it remained in continuous production for 26 years. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C310.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1280G. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1976
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
310R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C310310
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 22, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 22, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
SKY AVIATION AND CONSULTING
Address
7924 WOODMAN AVE UNIT 73
City
PANORAMA CITY
State / Zip Code
California91402-6247
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50071711
Mode S Code (Hex)
A073C9

Additional Details

Registration
N1280G
Serial Number
310R0692
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
January 31, 2033
Last Action Date
January 22, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00040680

Last Known Position

Date
March 15, 2026 (UTC 21:52:26)
Airport
Latitude
34.260946
Longitude
-118.413877

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC