N5951M - 1973 Cessna 310Q Aircraft Registration

C310

1973 CESSNA 310Q

Aircraft Description

N5951M is a 1973 Cessna 310Q, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mcdonnell Enterprises INC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 25, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on December 3, 1997. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N5951M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7B281 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5951M was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 26.5866, -81.8633 on March 26, 2025. The FAA registry record for N5951M was last updated on August 18, 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 N5951M. 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
1973
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
April 25, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 3, 1997

Registered Owner

Name
MCDONNELL ENTERPRISES INC
Address
1013 CENTRE RD STE 403A
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19805-1270
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)
51731201
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7B281

Additional Details

Registration
N5951M
Serial Number
310Q0737
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00891985

Last Known Position

Date
May 21, 2026 (UTC 13:49:25)
Airport
Latitude
32.12431
Longitude
-81.201997

Data Source

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

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