N1873H - 1952 Cessna 310C Aircraft Registration

C310

1952 CESSNA 310C

Aircraft Description

N1873H is a 1952 Cessna 310C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Blue Canoe Aviation LLC in Chicago, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 15, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on October 26, 2024. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N1873H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A15D76 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1873H was last tracked by AviatorDB near Dupage Airport (KDPA) on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1873H was last updated on October 26, 2024. 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 N1873H. 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
1952
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
310C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C310310
Cruise Speed
167 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 15, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 26, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
BLUE CANOE AVIATION LLC
Address
2045 W GRAND AVE STE B PMB 616075
City
CHICAGO
State / Zip Code
Illinois60612-1577
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
I0-470 SERIES
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50256566
Mode S Code (Hex)
A15D76

Additional Details

Registration
N1873H
Serial Number
35973
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
October 31, 2031
Last Action Date
October 26, 2024
Last Update Date
October 26, 2024
Unique ID
00362750

Last Known Position

Date
March 14, 2026 (UTC 19:44:14)
Airport
Latitude
41.911713
Longitude
-88.245333

Data Source

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

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