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Old 03-07-2010, 04:33 PM
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Default Cessna 310 - Useful Load

Does anyone know the useful load of a Cessna 310? I had a 310 pilot try to get me to fly with him the other day with 4 other passengers...

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Old 03-07-2010, 05:53 PM
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It's possible, but I'd calculate closely. Odds are you'll go over max zero fuel weight before you go over ramp weight.

Useful load on our 310 is 1490.
Max ZFW is 4900
Max ramp is 5535
Max T/O is 5500
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I'm assuming it's an R-model(long-nose). Did it have VG's? That adds another 180lbs to the MTOW. Otherwise, the above numbers are correct for the standard C310R in which I have 2000hrs in. I've hauled that many people in one, and it helps when you have light females as 50% of your pax.
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I've hauled that passenger load in addition to the tools and parts necessary to restore a plane to flight-worthy status.

The 310 is a wonderful bird that will haul just about anything you can fit through the door.
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