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1979 CESSNA 340A
Starts from the median asking price of 75 comparable Cessna 340A listings ($310,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time +70 hr vs comps -0.1%
- Engine time -225 hr vs comps +3.2%
- Modern GPS navigator (83% of comps) +2.4%
- Garmin G600 (13% of comps) +17.0%
- 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 | 4,779 hrs |
| Engine time | 638 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530, GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | Garmin G600 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 530W |
| Avionics / Autopilot | S-TEC 60 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description This 1979 Cessna 340A (N60E) is a well-equipped, performance-upgraded aircraft featuring the highly desirable RAM Series VI conversion paired with American Aviation Intercoolers, delivering 335 HP per side, improved climb performance, higher cruise speeds, and increased gross weight capability. This airplane is certified for known ice (FIKI) with the hot plate installed August 2026 With induction air temperatures reduced dramatically and up to 300 FPM improved climb, this aircraft performs exceptionally well in hot and high conditions. The RAM VI package increases gross weight to 6,390 lbs, giving this aircraft impressive mission flexibility. The panel features a Garmin G600 split-screen glass cockpit (GDU 620), dual WAAS Garmin navigators (GNS 530W & 430W), GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out, PMA 8000B Bluetooth audio panel, S-TEC 60-2 autopilot, radar altimeter, and full analog redundancy, including copilot six-pack and pilot standby instruments. Fuel capacity is increased to 202 gallons usable with a right-hand locker tank STC, making this aircraft a serious cross-country machine. Fresh August 2026 Annual Inspection! N60E is a well-equipped 1979 Cessna 340A featuring RAM Series VI 335 HP engines, American Aviation intercoolers, and FIKI. Recent maintenance includes a new FIKI hot plate, new tires, and freshly overhauled left-side exhaust system. This aircraft has been maintained with an emphasis on reliability and continued service, making it an excellent choice for the owner-pilot looking for the speed, comfort, and capability of a pressurized 340A. Turnkey, current, and ready to fly. Times (as of Hobbs 1069.4) Airframe: 4,749.7 hrs TTAF Useful Load: 1754 Empty Weight: 4636 Certified Known Ice (FIKI) Last annual 08/26 Last Static 8/24 New ELT Battery 2026 New Tires 2026 -4.2 (Max) cabin pressure -RAM Series VI Conversion -Increased gross weight 6,390 -VGs installed -Speed Brakes -Prop Sync -Right-Hand Locker Fuel Tank Installed via STC SA2513CE Adds range and mission flexibility with 202 gallons of fuel -Cabin pressure heat -Janitrol (Hartzell) cabin heater -Overhauled and installed 02/2022 -No applicable ADs as of the latest inspection -Factory Air Conditioning -Relief Tube -2025- 08/2025 - Heater AD status reviewed; no applicable ADs Janitrol heater overhauled -2024- 06/2024 - RH locker tank transfer pump replaced 04/2024 LH auxiliary fuel boost pump overhauled -2023-02/2023 Both fuel selectors overhauled -2022- 03/2022 RH fuel boost pump overhauled LH wing nacelle fuel bladder replaced
Modifications
RAM VI 335 HP per side (Continental TSIO-520-NB) -Left Engine: 2,895 hrs TT ' 638 hrs SMOH (Overhauled Exhaust August 2026) -Right Engine: 4,887 hrs TT ' 264.0 hrs SMOH -Left engine new cylinders installed 92.7 hrs -Props Hartzell Scimitars 235 hrs since NEW -American Aviation Intercoolers -2025- 08/2025 Alternator overhauled (Hartzell ALV-9610) 08/2025 New Tempest spark plugs installed (LH engine) -2022- 12/2022 Both Hartzell Scimitar propellers installed NEW Both vacuum pumps replaced (Tempest AA442CW) 02/2022 RH starter overhauled, New Tempest spark plugs installed (RH engine) V-band clamp and seal installed (RH exhaust) -2020- Right engine overhauled, RH magnetos overhauled, RH prop governor overhauled
Avionics
Garmin G600 PFD/MFD (GDU 620), split-screen Garmin GNS 530 WAAS Garmin GNS 430 WAAS Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out BLUETOOTH PMA 8000B Bluetooth audio panel S-TEC 60-2 autopilot Hoskins fuel flow instrument Radar altimeter Copilot-side standard six-pack Pilot-side backup airspeed indicator Pilot-side backup altimeter Pilot-side backup attitude indicator
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
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
median $310k of 75 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
54th pct4,779 hours total (TTAF) · 54th percentile of 80 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
51st pct638 hours since major overhaul · 51st percentile of 77 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
33rd pct264 hours since major overhaul · 33rd 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.
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.
Previous listing for N60E
1979 CESSNA 340A
- Then asking
- $279k
- Airframe
- 4,749 hrs
Range from base
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Last flight
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