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1977 CESSNA 340A
Starts from the median asking price of 71 comparable Cessna 340A listings ($299,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time +1,250 hr vs comps -2.5%
- No Modern GPS navigator (83% of comps have one) -11.6%
- No Autopilot (79% of comps have one) -2.4%
- Market supply: 63 for sale of 540 FAA-registered -4.8%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 340A |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 5,968 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,228 SMOH |
| Avionics / flight deck | ASPEN AVIONICS EFD1000 PRO PFD |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | ASPEN EFD1000 |
| Annual | September 2025 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
FRESH TAS ANNUAL - RAM VI Performance, comfort and reliability backed by TAS Aviation maintenance! This sharp 340A is equipped with a zero-time right engine and a strong RAM VI left engine, giving you reliability and performance right out of the gate. Modern avionics including dual Aspen EFD 1000s, Avidyne 540/440, CGR Engine Monitors and Lynx ADS-B, plus FIKI certification, factory A/C, and TAS Aviation annuals back to 2016 make this a turnkey, pressurized twin. Inquire today for more information! CALL, TEXT or EMAIL!
Modifications
FIKI Certified Full Boots w/ Hot Plate (New 2023) Factory Air Conditioning VGs American Intercoolers 183 gallon Fuel System Lumin LED Warning and Gear Lights
Avionics
Aspen Dual EFD 1000 PFD/MFD Pro AVIDYNE 440 AVIDYNE 540 EX500 Color Radar GNS 89 (XM Weather) Lynx L3 NGT-9000 (ADSB) Cessna 400B AP EI CGR-30P Engine Monitor (x2) EI CGR-30C Engine Monitor 406 ELT
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna 340A lands versus other Cessna 340A listings on fyiAero.
Price
39th pct$289k · 39th percentile of 71 listings
Airframe time
84th pct5,968 hours total (TTAF) · 84th percentile of 74 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
82nd pct1,228 hours since major overhaul · 82nd percentile of 74 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
3rd pct2 hours since major overhaul · 3rd percentile of 68 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 340A |
| Serial Number | 340A-0403 |
| Registration # | N5256J |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,968 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL TSIO520NB |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Horsepower | 335 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 1,228 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
| Engine 1 Turbocharged | Yes |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL TSIO520NB |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Horsepower | 335 HP |
| Engine 2 Time | 2 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1600 |
| Engine 2 Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | 3AF32C515 |
| Prop 1 Time | 734 SMOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
| Prop 2 Model | 3AF32C515 |
| Prop 2 Time | 734 SMOH |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | ASPEN AVIONICS EFD1000 PRO PFD |
|---|---|
| Multi-Function Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | AVIDYNE IFD540 |
| Multi-Function Display 2 Manufacturer/Model | AVIDYNE IFD440 |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | L3 LYNX NGT-9000 |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | CESSNA NAV-O-MATIC 400 |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Aspen Dual EFD 1000 PFD/MFD Pro AVIDYNE 440 AVIDYNE 540 EX500 Color Radar GNS 89 (XM Weather) Lynx L3 NGT-9000 (ADSB) Cessna 400B AP EI CGR-30P Engine Monitor (x2) EI CGR-30C Engine Monitor 406 ELT |
Additional Equipment
| Pressurized | Yes |
|---|---|
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
| Inadvertent Ice Protection | Yes |
| A/C | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | FIKI Certified Full Boots w/ Hot Plate (New 2023) Factory Air Conditioning VGs American Intercoolers 183 gallon Fuel System Lumin LED Warning and Gear Lights |
Modifications/Conversions
| Vortex Generators | Yes |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2020 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | September 2025 Annual done by TAS Aviation. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 340
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 340 (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,258 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 210 kts · 242 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 1760.0 / 765.0 |
About this plane
Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The 340 seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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Last flight
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