N3280X - 1967 Cessna 310L Aircraft Registration

C310

1967 CESSNA 310L

Aircraft Description

N3280X is a 1967 Cessna 310L, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Coastal Defense INC in Mill Hall, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 30, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on May 4, 2010. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N3280X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A38E76 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3280X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.1459, -111.6689 on January 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3280X was last updated on October 20, 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 N3280X. 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
1967
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
310L
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C310310
Cruise Speed
167 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 30, 1967
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 4, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
COASTAL DEFENSE INC
Address
155 ORCHARD HILL LN
City
MILL HALL
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania17751-8890
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)
50707166
Mode S Code (Hex)
A38E76

Additional Details

Registration
N3280X
Serial Number
310L-0130
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00192003

Last Known Position

Date
January 20, 2026 (UTC 22:58:35)
Airport
Latitude
40.145874
Longitude
-111.668945

Data Source

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

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