1981 CESSNA 340A
Starts from the median asking price of 72 comparable CESSNA 340A listings ($330,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.0%
- Airframe time +384 hr vs comps -0.8%
- Engine time -251 hr vs comps +0.8%
- Garmin G500 glass (uncommon in comps) +2.5%
- FIKI (known-ice) (uncommon in comps) +2.0%
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 | 5,160 hrs |
| Engine time | 359 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN G500 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750, GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX330 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin G500 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
1981 Cessna 340A – C-FADE Well-Equipped, Pressurized Twin | Modern Avionics | Strong Engine Times Offered for sale is this well-maintained and highly capable Cessna 340A, combining strong performance with a modern avionics suite and excellent utility for both business and personal travel. With 5,160 hours total time, this aircraft features Continental TSIO-520-N Ram V11 engines with 359 SMOH (LH) and 462.3 SMOH (RH), offering solid time remaining and dependable turbocharged performance. The aircraft is equipped with 3-blade McCauley propellers (overhauled in 2020) and benefits from a number of recent maintenance upgrades, making it a turnkey solution for its next owner. Highlights FIKI Certified – All-weather capability Pressurized Cabin & Oxygen System – Comfortable high-altitude flight Modern Garmin Avionics Suite: Garmin G500 PFD/MFD GTN 750 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM Garmin 530W WAAS Flight Stream 510 (wireless connectivity) GTX 330 Transponder KFC 200 Autopilot Maintenance & Upgrades McCauley 3-Blade Props – Overhauled 2020 Turbo GAMIjectors installed Alternators Overhauled: LH 2025 / RH 2023 Vacuum Pumps: LH 2024 / RH 2019 Near-New Fuel Bladders Ram Door Assist Cleveland Brakes 406 MHz ELT
Modifications
Turbo GAMIjectors Vacuum pump overhaul L/H 2024, R/H 2019 Alternator Overhaul L/H 2025, R/H 2023 Near new fuel bladders Ram Door Assist Cleveland Brakes
Avionics
Flight Stream 510 Garmin 530W GTX 330 Transponder 406 ELT
How this aircraft compares
Where this CESSNA 340A lands versus other CESSNA 340A listings on fyiAero.
Price
88th pct$500k · 88th percentile of 72 listings
Airframe time
63rd pct5,160 hours total (TTAF) · 63rd percentile of 75 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
34th pct359 hours since major overhaul · 34th percentile of 74 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
37th pct462 hours since major overhaul · 37th 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.
General
| Year | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 340A |
| Serial Number | 340A-1239 |
| Registration # | C-FADE |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,160 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 6,390 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 4,695 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 183 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
| Spoilers | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL TSIO520N |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Horsepower | 335 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 359 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1600 |
| Engine 1 Turbocharged | Yes |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL TSIO520N |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Horsepower | 335 HP |
| Engine 2 Time | 462.3 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1600 |
| Engine 2 Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Time | 462.3 SMOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
| Prop 2 Time | 462.3 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G500 |
|---|---|
| Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 750 |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | BENDIX/KING KFC200 |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Flight Stream 510 Garmin 530W GTX 330 Transponder 406 ELT |
Additional Equipment
| Pressurized | Yes |
|---|---|
| Oxygen System | Yes |
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
Modifications/Conversions
| Vortex Generators | Yes |
|---|---|
| Modifications/Conversions | Turbo GAMIjectors Vacuum pump overhaul L/H 2024, R/H 2019 Alternator Overhaul L/H 2025, R/H 2023 Near new fuel bladders Ram Door Assist Cleveland Brakes |
Inspection Status
| Airworthy | Yes |
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