Kandace, she's got several offers at $10,000 from salvage yards and is looking for halfway between that and her asking price. I think it'd be great if you'd give her a call to talk with her about it. I'm sure it would be a refreshing change from all the guys that have harassed her, trying to get it for dirt cheap.
To ferry, there is an AD on the props that requires inspection every 250 hours or five years. Not only has the five years passed but the left prop that's currently on the airplane is a core with no log book. I threw it on so I could run the engine as the prop that came with it had been disassembled for some reason.
Tires have plenty of tread but I wouldn't trust them due to age. The airplane has been sitting on those tires for seven years. I'd fly those tires if it was a single engine, fixed gear airplane, but the risk is greater on a 310.
The gear should be rigged with adjusting the nose gear linkage a requirement before flight. The nose gear switch is missing (stolen) but I've got a replacement. I'd suggest replacing the o-rings in the brakes as well since the left one appears to be leaking.
The left prop control cable was apparently improperly lubricated at some point and is now stuck in the housing where it runs down the side of the engine (more heat). I've got it apart to run some solvent in and should have it back together next weekend. Might want to do the same to the right cable as it is stiffer than it should be.
It would be great if you'd buy it. I'd be able to help you with jacks, tools, expendables (oil, grease, etc.), and some labor to get it capable of flying out. The aircraft is parked on an open ramp, but I've got a conex nearby and electrical available. I've also got oodles of parts to pawn off on you. Could even loan you a 150 while you were here ;-)
Kendel,
As a guy who loves 310s and flew them for many years Part 135, may I gently make one big suggestion? You referenced a nose gear rigging issue...electro-mechanical gear twin Cessnas, such as the 310 have a great, reliable landing gear, however, it is impossible to rig only one leg without running a serious risk of bad things happening. That gear has to be rigged as a unit, starting from the center and working out, following the Service Manual religiously. I've seen too many gear collapses or hung up legs following attempts to fix "just this one thing on this here gear leg."
I've also ferried an out of annual, early model, 421 which has pretty much the same elctro-mechanical gear as the 310 after a mechanic tried to rig just the left main and assured me everything was okay. I left the gear down for the flight. Everything was truly okay that way. The airplane got to a good shop and got fixed up nicely and I didn't have the gear collapse or fail to extend.
IMHO, either spend the money for about 16 hours of labor to fully rig the gear or ferry it gear down. Just a word of caution.
Warmest regards,
Rick
