N5251C - 1978 Cessna T310R Aircraft Registration

C310

1978 CESSNA T310R

Aircraft Description

N5251C is a 1978 Cessna T310R, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sherman Randolph in Beverly Hills, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 16, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on May 25, 2011. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N5251C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A69DFF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5251C 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 N5251C. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
T310R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C310310
Cruise Speed
167 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 16, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 25, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
SHERMAN RANDOLPH
Address
1501 TOWER GROVE DR
City
BEVERLY HILLS
State / Zip Code
California90210-2141
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
TSIO-520 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51516777
Mode S Code (Hex)
A69DFF

Additional Details

Registration
N5251C
Serial Number
310R1526
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00972475

Data Source

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

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