Cessna U-3A "Blue Canoe" Administrator (USA)
Visit us on:
Museum Hours:
April 1- September 30
9:00am - 5:00pm
October 1 - March 31
10:00am - 4:00pm
The museum is open
daily year round (weather permitting),
except for the following days:
New Year's Day,
Easter,
Thanksgiving and
Christmas Day.
HOME | HISTORY | AIRCRAFT | CURRENT PROJECTS | FUTURE PROJECTS | CONTACT US | MEMBERSHIP | INDOOR MUSEUM | VISITOR INFO | GIFT SHOP | LINKS
The Castle Air Museum is chartered by the Department of Education and operated by the Castle Air Museum Foundation, Inc., a private not-for-profit corporation,
tax-exempt under IRS Code 501 (c)(3). The mission of the Museum is to preserve military aviation history for future generations.
© Castle Air Museum Foundation, Inc. Optimized for a screen resolution of 1024x768, using IE6+
Specifications
Country of Origin:
|
United States
|
Manufacturer:
|
Cessna Aircraft Company
|
Role/Function:
|
Utility/Light Transport
|
Serial Number:
|
57-5849
|
Model Number/Mk #:
|
Model 310
|
Crew:
|
1 + 4 passengers
|
Power Plant:
|
2 - 285 hp Continental 10-520MB engines
|
Maximum Speed:
|
240 mph.
|
Cruising Speed:
|
n/a
|
Service Ceiling:
|
19,000 ft.
|
Range:
|
1,300 mi.
|
Weights:
|
Empty: n/a
Maximum: 4,830 lbs.
|
Wing Span:
|
35 ft. 9 in.
|
Length:
|
27 ft.
|
Height:
|
10 ft. 5 in.
|
Wing Area:
|
n/a
|
Armament:
|
None
|
Cost:
|
n/a
|
Number Built:
|
160
|
# in Current Service:
|
None
|
The Cessna U-3 Administrator is a version of the Cessna 310 civilian aircraft. Designated the L-27 until 1962, the U-3 was more commonly called the "Blue Canoe" or "Bluebird" for its blue and white color scheme. It was used for executive transportation, liaison duties, and to haul light cargo between military bases.
The aircraft on display at Castle Air Museum served at Edwards AFB in southern California.
Other Points of Interest: