Trying to Buy Bought a Plane on eBay

A 1958 Twin Cessna 310B

Looks like a good one!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321929100952?forcerRptr=true&item=321929100952&frommaketrack=true&viewitem=

Update:  Won it!

 

Twin Cessna 310B – A&P / IA Owned last 21 Years

1958 Cessna 310B – Well Maintained & Hangared – Good Condition –

This IFR Cessna 310B has been owned and loved by Commercial Pilot, A&P, and IA for the last 21 years. Owner has retired and slowing down so now it’s time for someone else to enjoy this great airplane. Aircraft hangared last 21 years at Hillboro, Oregon, KHIO. We flew it Monday – great flight, great airplane!

All original Logbooks and Records. There are 4 Airframe Logbooks starting 4/9/1958. Most current entry is when the annual was completed July 7, 2015

Airframe: Total Time – 2816 hrs.

Airframe Condition: Excellent

HEATER 8.8 hrs Since Overhaul

PAINT – is in fair condition with some shine and adhered well overall but also a little peeling paint around the bottom of the right cowl and the corner of the pilots side aileron.

WINDOWS – Good condition, clear and free from crazing or cloudiness

INTERIOR – Grey Interior with black carpet and curtains. In good clean condition. No tears, holes or stains. Interior plastic has all be replaced and free from cracks or sun damage.

MODIFICATIONS – Cleveland Wheel and brakes,

Plane Power 70 amp Alternators

ENGINES:

Left Engine: 1395 SMOH, 810 STOH

Right Engine: 1938 SMOH, 800 STOH – Engine is being run on-condition (Search: Mike Busch articles in AOPA & EAA on this subject – Excellent reading & good sense!)

PROPELLERS: RIGHT PROP – 116.2 SOH LEFT PROP – 803.6 SOH

AVIONICS: Avionics are all in good working condition
Transponder: Bendix/King KT 76A – Mode C
Nav-Comm #1: SPERRY/ARC/CESSNA RT 358A – Digital Flip Flop Radio
Nav-Comm #2: SPERRY/ARC/CESSNA RT 358A – Digital Flip Flop Radio
VOR/LOC/GS #1: SPERRY/ARC/CESSNA IN 443 A
VOR/LOC/GS #2: SPERRY/ARC/CESSNA IN 443 B
ADF: SPERRY/ARC/CESSNA R546 E
MARKER BEACON/AUDIO PANEL: SPERRY/ARC/CESSNA – R 402A
AUTOPILOT: Mitchell Executive II

Additional Equipment:
COST:
Electronics International – US-8A 16 Channel Engine Analyzer – $1,200
Electronics International – C2 Twin CHT Gauge – $500
Electronics International – ASC-5A Altitude Super Clock – $500
Electronics International – VA-1A Volt/Amp Gauge – $325
Oxygen Tank

Damage History – Nose gear failure in 1965. Repaired in 1965 with logbook entries present.

Cessna 310-B

Performance Data

Horsepower: 240

Gross Weight: 4600 lbs

Top Speed: 191 kts

Empty Weight: 2800 lbs

Useful Load: 1800 lbs.

Cruise Speed: 178 kts

Main Fuel Capacity: 102 gal

Stall Speed (dirty): 71 kts

Auxillary Fuel: 31 gal

Total Fuel: 133 gal

Takeoff Landing

Ground Roll: 1120 ft Ground Roll 1285 ft

Over 50 ft obstacle: 1375 ft Over 50 ft obstacle: 1710 ft

Rate Of Climb: 1700 fpm Rate of Climb (One Engine): 380 fpm

Ceiling: 19500 ft

Ceiling (One Engine): 7250 ft