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1978 CESSNA 340A
Starts from the median asking price of 75 comparable Cessna 340A listings ($310,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -657 hr vs comps +1.3%
- Engine time +301 hr vs comps -4.2%
- Garmin GTN 750 (37% of comps) +12.5%
- Autopilot (77% of comps) +0.7%
- Market supply: 69 for sale of 540 FAA-registered -5.0%
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 | 4,052 hrs |
| Engine time | 928 SMOH |
| Avionics / flight deck | ASPEN AVIONICS EFD1000 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750, GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | Aspen EFD1000 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 530W |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
LOW TT - RAM IV Why Buy this 1978 CESSNA 340A Piston Twin Aircraft? Experience superior performance with this pressurized 1978 Cessna 340A, featuring a total time of 4052.7 hours. This aircraft is powered by twin turbocharged Continental TSIO520NB engines, both boasting 325 HP and RAM IV upgrades, with SMOH times of 928 and 1027.4 hours respectively. The modern flight deck is headlined by an Aspen EFD1000 and Garmin GTN 750/GNS 530 suite, complemented by a GTX 345 ADS-B transponder. Designed for utility and comfort, it offers a 1,769 lb useful load, 183-gallon fuel capacity, and factory air conditioning. Key enhancements include vortex generators, full de-ice boots, and an increased gross weight STC. Inside, you will find a six-seat gray leather interior with refurbished leather yokes. Complete logs are available, and the annual inspection is current through January 2026.
Modifications
Increased Gross Weight STC w/ Vortex Generators (VGs) Full De-Ice boots and Alcohol Windshield 183 gal Fuel System (LH Nacelle) Factory Air Conditioning (R-12) 1,769 lbs Useful Load Two Engine Savers Custom Canopy Cover
Avionics
Aspen EFD-1000 PFD w/ Alt Pre-select Garmin GTN 750 Garmin GNS 530W Cessna 400B Autopilot JPI EDM 790 Digital Engine Monitor w/ Fuel Flow Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out
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
27th pct$249k · 27th percentile of 75 listings
Airframe time
36th pct4,052 hours total (TTAF) · 36th percentile of 80 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
69th pct928 hours since major overhaul · 69th percentile of 77 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
72nd pct1,027 hours since major overhaul · 72nd percentile of 72 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 | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 340A |
| Serial Number | 340A0423 |
| Registration # | N34TL |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | (IJD) |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,052.7 |
|---|---|
| Useful Load | 1,769 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 183 gal |
| Auxiliary Fuel Tank | Yes |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL TSIO520NB |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Horsepower | 325 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 928 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
| Aftermarket Engine 1 STC | Yes |
| Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2010 |
| Engine 1 Turbocharged | Yes |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL TSIO520NB |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Horsepower | 325 HP |
| Engine 2 Time | 1,027.4 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1600 |
| Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2009 |
| Engine 2 Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | 3AF32C505 |
| Prop 1 Time | 353.2 SOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
| Prop 2 Model | 3AF32C505 |
| Prop 2 Time | 245.7 SOH |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | ASPEN AVIONICS EFD1000 |
|---|---|
| Multi-Function Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 750 |
| Multi-Function Display 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS530 |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX345 |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | CESSNA NAV-O-MATIC 400 |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Aspen EFD-1000 PFD w/ Alt Pre-select Garmin GTN 750 Garmin GNS 530W Cessna 400B Autopilot JPI EDM 790 Digital Engine Monitor w/ Fuel Flow Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out |
Additional Equipment
| Pressurized | Yes |
|---|---|
| Inadvertent Ice Protection | Yes |
| A/C | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | Increased Gross Weight STC w/ Vortex Generators (VGs) Full De-Ice boots and Alcohol Windshield 183 gal Fuel System (LH Nacelle) Factory Air Conditioning (R-12) 1,769 lbs Useful Load Two Engine Savers Custom Canopy Cover |
Modifications/Conversions
| Vortex Generators | Yes |
|---|
Interior
| Number of Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Passenger |
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual completed January, 2026 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Range from base
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Last flight
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