N6979T - Cessna 310D Aircraft Registration

C310

CESSNA 310D

Aircraft Description

N6979T is a Cessna 310D, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Davis Richard L Jr in West Union, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 4, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on November 23, 2024. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N6979T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9485C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6979T was last updated on November 23, 2024. 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 N6979T. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
310D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C310310
Cruise Speed
167 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 4, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 23, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
DAVIS RICHARD L JR
Address
911 OLD CINCINNATI PIKE
City
WEST UNION
State / Zip Code
Ohio45693-9802
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)
52244134
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9485C

Additional Details

Registration
N6979T
Serial Number
39279
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
November 30, 2031
Last Action Date
November 23, 2024
Last Update Date
November 23, 2024
Unique ID
00730767

Data Source

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

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