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1978 CESSNA 340A
Starts from the median asking price of 72 comparable CESSNA 340A listings ($330,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time -776 hr vs comps +1.6%
- Engine time -291 hr vs comps +0.9%
- Garmin GTN 750Xi (uncommon in comps) +3.5%
- FIKI (known-ice) (uncommon in comps) +2.0%
- Market supply: 67 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 | 4,000 hrs |
| Engine time | 319 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750Xi, GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GFC 600 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Current owner bought the airplane in 2022 and since then he absolutely wanted to make it perfect for his business and pleasure flying. The airplane underwent an extensive annual in 2023. Replacing everything that needed to be replaced including brand new de-ice boots. New Vacuum pumps. New Nose gear boot. New Pilot seat. Fuel crossover lines, new spark plugs, governor OH, new battery, Rigged landing gear. Airplane just had annual completed in June 2026. All LED lights added (2 beacons, taxi, and 2 landing lights). Expensive 12-year exhaust AD complied with on right engine. ($10,000) Airplane has factory air conditioning. Full FIKI ( Boots on wings, horizontal stabilizer, vertical stabilizer, heated pitot tube, heated stall warning vane, ice-light, heated windshield. Static wicks on tail. Lots of extras including Sun shades for every window. Call me or text me anytime 5093785081 and I will try to answer any questions. I'm the pilot and seller of this aircraft and know it inside and out. I spent 100's of hours flying it. If you want a turnkey ready 340 then this is the plane for you. They're cheaper options out there, but if you don't want your airplane down for weeks on end for avionics/paint then buy N8712K. Great family hauler. Hobbs 2380 hours (I need to verify exact number on airframe from log books.) Airframe in really good condition with no damage history. (NDH)
Modifications
Engines are RAM IV 325 HP per side. Right engine overhauled in 2013. Left engine overhauled in 2023. RAM IV upgrade lets you climb faster, cruise faster and increases useful load by 335 pounds. 6290 MGW Vortex Generators (VG) Airplane has 163 gallons of usable fuel. I cruise generally between 17,000 to 23,000 feet. I see between 200 to 225 knots depending on altitude and atmospheric conditions. The tip tanks hold 50 gallons each and the aux tanks hold 31.5 each. All is displayed on the 7 inch Garmin EIS. Cruise in comfort in the high teens low 20's. Max pressure differential will yield a comfortable 6000-9000 cabin altitude depending on actual altitude.
Avionics
Garmin 500TXI PFD (2x) on both pilot and co-pilot side Garmin 7 inch EIS that display all engine parameters Garmin 275 (2x) ADI/HSI Garmin 750XI Garmin 650XI GFC 600 4 AXIS Autopilot including pitch, roll, yaw dampner, and electric trim. GARMIN 345 Transponder There are numerous usb/usbc connectors located throughout the aircraft so everyone can charge their devices in flight. Avionics completed in April of 2026 ($200,000) spent to make the perfect panel.
How this aircraft compares
Where this CESSNA 340A lands versus other CESSNA 340A listings on fyiAero.
Price
86th pct$495k · 86th percentile of 72 listings
Airframe time
32nd pct4,000 hours total (TTAF) · 32nd percentile of 75 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
24th pct319 hours since major overhaul · 24th percentile of 74 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
69th pct944 hours since major overhaul · 69th percentile of 67 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
