N6980T - 1960 Cessna 310D Aircraft Registration

C310

1960 CESSNA 310D

Aircraft Description

N6980T is a 1960 Cessna 310D, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aviation Career Enrichment INC in Atlanta, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 7, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on August 1, 2013. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N6980T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A94AD8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6980T was last tracked by AviatorDB near Fulton County Airport Brown Field (KFTY) on February 5, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6980T was last updated on August 25, 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 N6980T. 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
1960
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 7, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 1, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
AVIATION CAREER ENRICHMENT INC
Address
3940 AVIATION CIR NW
City
ATLANTA
State / Zip Code
Georgia30336-1503
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)
52245330
Mode S Code (Hex)
A94AD8

Additional Details

Registration
N6980T
Serial Number
39280
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00310467

Last Known Position

Date
February 5, 2026 (UTC 23:38:14)
Airport
Latitude
33.778141
Longitude
-84.522457

Data Source

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

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