I have been following these aero threads with a lot of interest, since my wife and I are planning to get licensed next year. And, since we ultimately want to move up to a twin that seats 5 or 6 (probably a pipe dream - but Hey!), I have been idly scanning the used aircraft sites. I ran across an ad for a 1959 Cessna 310C that interested me from a curosity standpoint.
Since some of you seem to want one of these I thought you might be interested. The basics...
4177 hours total time, 1386 hours on each motor, 1025 hours on the propellers, IFR. Exterior shots look really nice, interior is dated.
The price is 22,500 - why it caught my eye. The catch - it's been sitting in a hanger since 1983, last annual was in 1985.
I was curious as to what would be involved in bringing this airplane back to flying capability?
Obviously, the engines need major overhauls - would they still need major overhauls if they were low hours and sitting for 25 years?
What else would be needed? Will 25 year old electronics need to be replaced?
If you are interested, the ad is at
www.controller.com
Kevin