N87397 - 1975 Cessna 310R Aircraft Registration

C310

1975 CESSNA 310R

Aircraft Description

N87397 is a 1975 Cessna 310R, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith Aviation LLC in Springer, OK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 18, 1975. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N87397 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC052E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N87397 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.4359, -97.0050 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N87397 was last updated on April 11, 2025. 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 N87397. 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
1975
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
310R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C310310
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 18, 1975
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH AVIATION LLC
Address
1997 HEREFORD RD
City
SPRINGER
State / Zip Code
Oklahoma73458-8245
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)
53002456
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC052E

Additional Details

Registration
N87397
Serial Number
310R0545
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
April 11, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00702191

Last Known Position

Date
May 13, 2026 (UTC 22:06:30)
Airport
Latitude
34.474399
Longitude
-97.255211

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC