N978 - 1968 Cessna 310N Aircraft Registration

C310

1968 CESSNA 310N

Aircraft Description

N978 is a 1968 Cessna 310N, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Destination Flight Solutions LLC in Russellville, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 3, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on January 14, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N978 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADA15C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N978 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.3129, -86.9259 on May 24, 2025. The FAA registry record for N978 was last updated on September 30, 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 N978. 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
1968
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
310N
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C310310
Cruise Speed
167 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 3, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 14, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
DESTINATION FLIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC
Address
14696 HIGHWAY 43
City
RUSSELLVILLE
State / Zip Code
Alabama35653-2551
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)
53320534
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADA15C

Additional Details

Registration
N978
Serial Number
310N-0128
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00202770

Last Known Position

Date
May 24, 2025 (UTC 18:58:32)
Airport
Latitude
33.312901
Longitude
-86.925903

Data Source

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

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