N52X - 1958 Cessna 310B Aircraft Registration

C310

1958 CESSNA 310B

Aircraft Description

N52X is a 1958 Cessna 310B, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Matheson Thomas Blair in Mandan, ND. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 3, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on November 17, 2016. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N52X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A688A2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N52X was last updated on September 15, 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 N52X. 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
1958
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
310B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C310310
Cruise Speed
167 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 3, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 17, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
MATHESON THOMAS BLAIR
Address
PO BOX 1174
City
MANDAN
State / Zip Code
North Dakota58554-7174
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51504242
Mode S Code (Hex)
A688A2

Additional Details

Registration
N52X
Serial Number
35672
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
September 15, 2023
Unique ID
00982295

Data Source

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

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