N98943 - 1977 Cessna 310R Aircraft Registration

C310

1977 CESSNA 310R

Aircraft Description

N98943 is a 1977 Cessna 310R, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Watts John J in Murchison, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 22, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on June 19, 2014. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N98943 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADCF93 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N98943 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 31.8693, -95.2174 on March 31, 2025. The FAA registry record for N98943 was last updated on January 22, 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 N98943. 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
1977
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
310R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C310310
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 22, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 19, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
WATTS JOHN J
Address
11363 W LAKE DR
City
MURCHISON
State / Zip Code
Texas75778-4285
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)
53347623
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADCF93

Additional Details

Registration
N98943
Serial Number
310R1243
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00643550

Last Known Position

Date
March 31, 2025 (UTC 17:03:50)
Airport
Latitude
31.869301
Longitude
-95.2174

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC