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Cessna U-3A "Blue Canoe" Administrator
MUSEUM HOURS
May 1- October 31
9:00am - 5:00pm
November 1 - April 30
10:00am - 4:00pm
The museum is open
daily year round,
except for the
following days:
New Year's Day,
Easter,
Thanksgiving and
Christmas Day.
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 I0-520MB engines.
Maximum Speed: 240 mph.
Cruising Speed: n/a
Service Ceiling: 19,000 ft.
Range: 1,300 mi.
Weights: Empty: n/a Gross: 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
# Built: 160
# in Current Service: n/a
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.