N7873Q - 1972 Cessna 310Q Aircraft Registration

C310

1972 CESSNA 310Q

Aircraft Description

N7873Q is a 1972 Cessna 310Q, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wallis Aircraft INC in Clifford Township, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 21, 1972. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N7873Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAAD57 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7873Q was last updated on August 17, 2021. 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 N7873Q. 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
1972
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
December 21, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
WALLIS AIRCRAFT INC
Address
594 LYON ST
City
CLIFFORD TOWNSHIP
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania18421-7767
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)
52526527
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAAD57

Additional Details

Registration
N7873Q
Serial Number
310Q0654
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
August 17, 2021
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00665010

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC