1981 CESSNA 340A
Starts from the median asking price of 71 comparable Cessna 340A listings ($299,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +3 vs comparable listings +4.5%
- Airframe time +442 hr vs comps -0.9%
- Engine time -204 hr vs comps +2.9%
- Garmin GTN 750 (39% of comps) +11.0%
- Garmin G500 (24% of comps) +8.5%
- Autopilot (79% of comps) +0.6%
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 GTX 330 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN G500 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | King KFC200 |
| 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
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna 340A lands versus other Cessna 340A listings on fyiAero.
Price
90th pct$500k · 90th percentile of 71 listings
Airframe time
65th pct5,160 hours total (TTAF) · 65th percentile of 74 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
32nd pct359 hours since major overhaul · 32nd percentile of 74 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
44th pct462 hours since major overhaul · 44th 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 | 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 |
|---|
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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