N79MU - 1958 Cessna 310A Aircraft Registration

C310

1958 CESSNA 310A

Aircraft Description

N79MU is a 1958 Cessna 310A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Van Gorder Scott E in Wexford, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 10, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on August 27, 2002. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N79MU is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAB6D2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N79MU was last updated on April 14, 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 N79MU. 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
1958
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
310A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C310310
Cruise Speed
167 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 10, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 27, 2002

Registered Owner

Name
VAN GORDER SCOTT E
Address
526 WARRENDALE RD
City
WEXFORD
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania15090-8505
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52533322
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAB6D2

Additional Details

Registration
N79MU
Serial Number
38146
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00055070

Data Source

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

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