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The Cessna 320 (ICAO type C320) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 2,300 kg. It offers a maximum range of 1,000 nm, a cruise speed of 226 knots, a service ceiling of 29,000 ft and seating for up to 5 across its variants.

Cessna 320

Cessna 320
C320
Photo via Wikimedia Commons: Cessna 320D Executive Skynight ‘N4173T’ (35158499303).jpg
Year
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Owner
—
Last seen
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MTOW
2,300 kg
Range
1,000 nm
Seats
5
320
Cessna · 320
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
151
Active
150
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Marketplace

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
320
320
—2,300 kg1,000 nm226 kt5
320-1
320-1
—2,300 kg1,000 nm226 kt5
320A
320A
—2,300 kg1,000 nm226 kt5
320B
320B
—2,300 kg1,000 nm226 kt5
320C
320C
—2,300 kg1,000 nm226 kt5
320D
320D
—2,300 kg1,000 nm226 kt5
320E
320E
—2,300 kg1,000 nm226 kt5
320F
320F
—2,300 kg1,000 nm226 kt5
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS 3A25 · Rev 25 · issued 1994-08-15

Category
Normal Category
MTOW
2,263 kg
Seats
1 crew · 4 passengers
Fuel
503 L
Ceiling
16,000 ft
Approved fuel100/130
Engine

2 Continental TSIO-470-B

Certification basis

Part 3 of the Civil Air Regulations effective May 15, 1956, as amended by 3-1 through 3-5.

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Cessna 320 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna 320 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

61 yearsmedian age

Of the 110 registered Cessna 320 with a known build year (73% of the 151 we track), the median age is 61 years.

Registration activity

6changed registration in 12 months

6 of the 151 registered Cessna 320 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (4% of the fleet), across 6 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
2
Tracked flights
5
Tracked flight hours
1
Share of fleet flying
1%

2 Cessna 320 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (1% of the registered fleet), across 5 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

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Cessna 320 manuals & documents

6 documents for the Cessna 320 — Flight Manual · Systems Description · Service Bulletins · Wiring Diagram. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
HAROLD HASKINS, INC. AIRCRAFT HEATER APPLICATION GUIDE · 1962

This document is a heater application guide for various aircraft models, including the Cessna 320 series. It provides information on the specific heater part numbers applicable to different aircraft models, their serial numbers, and manufacturing years. The guide is intended for use by maintenance personnel and aircraft owners to ensure the correct heater parts are used for each aircraft model. It emphasizes the importance of consulting the aircraft manufacturer's manual for actual application details.

  • Cessna 320 heater part number: 8240A
  • Manufacturer part number for Cessna 320: 0813825-4
  • Applicable years for Cessna 320: 1962-1964
  • Serial number range for Cessna 320: 320-0001 to 320C-0000
  • Consult the aircraft manufacturer's manual for actual application.
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320 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Cessna 320?

The Cessna 320 has a maximum range of 1,000 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Cessna 320 carry?

The Cessna 320 seats up to 5 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Cessna 320?

The Cessna 320's maximum take-off weight is 2,300 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna 320?

The Cessna 320's ICAO type designator is C320.

How many Cessna 320 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 151 registered Cessna 320 airframes worldwide.