N217BS - 1963 Cessna 310H Aircraft Registration

C310

1963 CESSNA 310H

Aircraft Description

N217BS is a 1963 Cessna 310H, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Parker Robert T in Bigfork, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 16, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on August 14, 2021. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N217BS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1D3AD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N217BS was last updated on June 3, 2023. 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 N217BS. 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
1963
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
310H
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C310310
Cruise Speed
167 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 16, 1963
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 14, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
PARKER ROBERT T
Address
PO BOX 1170
City
BIGFORK
State / Zip Code
Montana59911-1170
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)
50351655
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1D3AD

Additional Details

Registration
N217BS
Serial Number
310H0034
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00430250

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC