N3042L - 1965 Cessna 310J Aircraft Registration

C310

1965 CESSNA 310J

Aircraft Description

N3042L is a 1965 Cessna 310J, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Msl Holdings in Newbury Park, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 17, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on February 10, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N3042L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A330D7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3042L was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.3472, -119.0610 on June 11, 2025. The FAA registry record for N3042L was last updated on February 10, 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 N3042L. 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
1965
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
310J
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C310310
Cruise Speed
167 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 17, 1965
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 10, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
MSL HOLDINGS
Address
683 VIA MADERA
City
NEWBURY PARK
State / Zip Code
California91320-6740
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)
50630327
Mode S Code (Hex)
A330D7

Additional Details

Registration
N3042L
Serial Number
310J0042
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
February 29, 2032
Last Action Date
February 10, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00601173

Last Known Position

Date
June 11, 2025 (UTC 21:59:51)
Airport
Latitude
34.347198
Longitude
-119.060997

Data Source

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

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