N6780X - 1961 Cessna 310F Aircraft Registration

C310

1961 CESSNA 310F

Aircraft Description

N6780X is a 1961 Cessna 310F, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to N6780X LLC in Duluth, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 16, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on August 26, 2023. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N6780X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8FBDE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6780X was last tracked by AviatorDB near San Carlos Airport (KSQL) on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6780X was last updated on August 26, 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 N6780X. 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
1961
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
310F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C310310
Cruise Speed
167 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 16, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 26, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
N6780X LLC
Address
5504 FISH LAKE DAM RD
City
DULUTH
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55803-9444
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)
52175736
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8FBDE

Additional Details

Registration
N6780X
Serial Number
310-0080
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
August 31, 2030
Last Action Date
August 26, 2023
Last Update Date
August 26, 2023
Unique ID
00383466

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 18:37:27)
Airport
Latitude
37.509861
Longitude
-122.249142

Data Source

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

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