N3031R - 1960 Cessna 310D Aircraft Registration

C310

1960 CESSNA 310D

Aircraft Description

N3031R is a 1960 Cessna 310D, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Search Gordon in Joliet, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 12, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on April 30, 2025. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N3031R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A32D02 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3031R was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.1086, -85.6130 on November 9, 2024. The FAA registry record for N3031R was last updated on April 30, 2025. 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 N3031R. 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
1960
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
310D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C310310
Cruise Speed
167 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 12, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 30, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
SEARCH GORDON
Address
405 N CENTER ST
City
JOLIET
State / Zip Code
Illinois60435-6242
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)
50626402
Mode S Code (Hex)
A32D02

Additional Details

Registration
N3031R
Serial Number
39115
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
April 30, 2032
Last Action Date
April 30, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00830925

Last Known Position

Date
November 9, 2024 (UTC 16:15:52)
Airport
Latitude
40.108601
Longitude
-85.612999

Data Source

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

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