N5712M - 1968 Cessna 310P Aircraft Registration

C310

1968 CESSNA 310P

Aircraft Description

N5712M is a 1968 Cessna 310P, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Day Star Aviation INC in Locust Grove, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 12, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on July 5, 2011. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N5712M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A754CA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5712M was last updated on March 4, 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 N5712M. 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
1968
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
310P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C310310
Cruise Speed
167 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 12, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 5, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
DAY STAR AVIATION INC
Address
405 MALLARD LN
City
LOCUST GROVE
State / Zip Code
Georgia30248-2414
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)
51652312
Mode S Code (Hex)
A754CA

Additional Details

Registration
N5712M
Serial Number
310P0012
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00500536

Data Source

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

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