N310QD - 1972 Cessna 310Q Aircraft Registration

C310

1972 CESSNA 310Q

Aircraft Description

N310QD is a 1972 Cessna 310Q, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Howell Charles N Jr in Cordova, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 24, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on March 10, 1999. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N310QD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A34833 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N310QD was last tracked by AviatorDB near West Memphis Municipal Airport (KAWM) on March 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N310QD was last updated on September 9, 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 N310QD. 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
1972
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
310Q
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C310310
Cruise Speed
167 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 24, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 10, 1999

Registered Owner

Name
HOWELL CHARLES N JR
Address
9148 RANDLE VALLEY DR
City
CORDOVA
State / Zip Code
Tennessee38018-7710
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)
50644063
Mode S Code (Hex)
A34833

Additional Details

Registration
N310QD
Serial Number
310Q0523
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00941686

Last Known Position

Date
March 8, 2026 (UTC 21:47:32)
Airport
Latitude
35.13778
Longitude
-90.234404

Data Source

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

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