N255A - 1956 Cessna 310 Aircraft Registration

C310

1956 CESSNA 310

Aircraft Description

N255A is a 1956 Cessna 310, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Old Aircraft INC in Lake City, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 5, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 14, 1994. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N255A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26A11 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N255A was last updated on September 30, 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 N255A. 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
1956
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
310
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C310310
Cruise Speed
167 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 5, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 14, 1994

Registered Owner

Name
OLD AIRCRAFT INC
Address
C/O TERRY MARTIN
163 SW BONANZA GLEN
City
LAKE CITY
State / Zip Code
Florida32025
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50465021
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26A11

Additional Details

Registration
N255A
Serial Number
35285
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00233062

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC