N59RL - 1959 Cessna 310C Aircraft Registration

C310

1959 CESSNA 310C

Aircraft Description

N59RL is a 1959 Cessna 310C, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Burton Donald O in Mooresville, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 24, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on April 4, 2025. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N59RL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A79C90 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N59RL was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.9653, -81.2132 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N59RL was last updated on April 4, 2025. 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 N59RL. 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
1959
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
310C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C310310
Cruise Speed
167 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 24, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 4, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
BURTON DONALD O
Address
285 LAKE MIST DR
City
MOORESVILLE
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28117-3515
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)
51716220
Mode S Code (Hex)
A79C90

Additional Details

Registration
N59RL
Serial Number
35946
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
April 30, 2032
Last Action Date
April 4, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00322650

Last Known Position

Date
March 22, 2026 (UTC 14:47:18)
Airport
Latitude
34.965271
Longitude
-81.21318

Data Source

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

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