N796CD - 1979 Cessna 310R Aircraft Registration

C310

1979 CESSNA 310R

Aircraft Description

N796CD is a 1979 Cessna 310R, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Southernskies Aircraft N796CD LLC in Cape Coral, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 20, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on September 29, 2011. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N796CD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AACE85 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N796CD was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 26.6087, -81.8348 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N796CD was last updated on March 17, 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 N796CD. 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
1979
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
310R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C310310
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 20, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 29, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
SOUTHERNSKIES AIRCRAFT N796CD LLC
Address
2634 SE 19TH AVE
City
CAPE CORAL
State / Zip Code
Florida33904-3223
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52547205
Mode S Code (Hex)
AACE85

Additional Details

Registration
N796CD
Serial Number
310R1579
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00553230

Last Known Position

Date
June 5, 2026 (UTC 14:20:25)
Airport
Latitude
26.579224
Longitude
-81.872138

Data Source

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

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