U. S. Flight Academy

Cessna 310

USFA currently uses one Cessna 310 airplane utilized for multi-engine, instrument, and airline transport pilot flight training. This Cessna 310 has, among other modifications, been modified with Vortex Generators; lowering its Vmc speed to 75 MPH. This greatly improves its single engine handling capabilities.

Engines

2 Continental O-470-M
240 Horsepower @ 2600 RPM
Direct Drive 6 Cylinder Horizontally Opposed Dual Magnetos
Carburetor Air Cooled Engines

Engine Oil Capacity: Minimum: 9 Quarts - Maximum: 12 Quarts
Each engine has Wet Sump,
Pressure Type System with engine driven oil pump and oil cooler

Propeller: 2 Hartzell, 72" Diameter, Constant Speed,
Full Feathering, Two Bladed Propellers

Fuel Capacity
	Main Tank	Usable
Right Wing	51.0	45.0
Left Wing	51.0	45.0
TOTAL	102.0	90.0
Fuel Usage: 25 GPH

Weights (For your particular a/c see W & B Data in USFA Flight Department)
Gross Weight:	4600 Pounds
Empty Weight:	3048 Pounds (standard)
Useful Load:	1552 Pounds (standard)
Baggage Compartment:	200 Pounds (Maximum)

Load Factors
Flaps Up:	+ 3.8g - 1.52g
Flaps Down:	+ 2.0g

Service Ceiling: 20,000 Feet
Single Engine Service Ceiling: 7,500 Feet
(See Further Performance Charts)

Pictures (Click on an image to see a larger picture)
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Engines

Fuel Capacity

Load Factors