N2638C - 1955 Cessna 310 Aircraft Registration

C310

1955 CESSNA 310

Aircraft Description

N2638C is a 1955 Cessna 310, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pickett Joseph C in El Paso, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 7, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on June 29, 2017. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2638C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A28D95 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2638C was last updated on January 22, 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 N2638C. 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
1955
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
August 7, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 29, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
PICKETT JOSEPH C
Address
3606 WOOSTER LN
City
EL PASO
State / Zip Code
Texas79936-1123
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)
50506625
Mode S Code (Hex)
A28D95

Additional Details

Registration
N2638C
Serial Number
35038
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00623292

Data Source

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

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