1978 Cessna 340A
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Solid 340A with J.B. freon air, vortex generators and strakes, strong engines, Gamis, American Aviation intercooler, Garmin GTN 750, B/K KX 165, Garmin MX20 MFD, PMA8000BT audio w/Bluetooth, S-Tec 55X autopilot, GTX 345R ADS-B In/Out, 406MHz ELT, good service kit installation history, no damage history.
Engine
Left Engine: • Teledyne Continental Motors TSIO-520-NCNB, 310 HP, msn: 514375 • 914 Hours SMOH; 1,400-hour TBO • Overhauled by Tim’s Aircraft Engines, Long Beach, CA 01/29/2007 • 199 Hours since crankcase repair/rebuild by Tim’s Aircraft Engs. 10/02/2017 • Compression readings last annual: #1 72, #2 72, #3 70, #4 72, #5 74, #6 72 • 500 Hour magneto inspections complied with 04/30/2015 @ 588.5 SMOH • Turbocharger overhauled 10/01/2018 @ 759.6 Hours SMOH
Propeller
Left Propeller: • MT-Propeller MTV-14-D-C-F/CF188-30G four-blade, sn: 140825 • Scimitar, composite, electrothermal deice, stainless-steel leading edge • 359 Hours SNEW; 2,400-hour TBO • Propeller installed new 10/02/2014 • 188 Hours since prop reseal/repair by American Prop. Service 07/25/2014 • Prop governor tested/repaired by American Prop. Service 07/30/2017 Right Propeller: • MT-Propeller MTV-14-D-C-F/CF188-30G four-blade, sn: 140826 • Scimitar, composite, electrothermal deice, stainless-steel leading edge • 359 Hours SNEW; 2,400-hour TBO • Propeller installed new 10/02/2014 • 188 Hours since prop reseal/repair by American Prop. Service 07/25/2014 • Prop governor tested/repaired by American Prop. Service 07/30/2017
Interior
Interior: • Complete interior replacement 12/16/2004 by Raul Colima Upholstery, Wickenburg, AZ • Cabin soundproofing replaced with closed cell vinyl material 11/06/2004 • Cabin entryway light • Tapis Corporation Ultraleather Muslin (beige) headliner • Tapis Corporation Ultraleather Muslin window trim • Tinted windows • Aeronappa Aeritso Leather Finch (blue) side panels • Fully articulating pilot and copilot blue leather seats with stowable center armrests, shoulder harnesses and lap belts • Four place club blue leather seats with headrests, stowable center armrests and lap belts • Aircraft Interior Products Federal Blue floor carpeting • Cockpit overhead air conditioning vents, spotlights and dimming map light • Cockpit side panel oxygen ports • Cockpit overhead speaker • Cabin overhead individual air conditioning vents, spotlights and oxygen ports • Aft cabin cargo/baggage area with hanger • Spacious nose baggage compartment left and right side accessible • Relief tube • Condition 6 (Professional Aircraft Appraisers Organization Interior Grading Guide)
Exterior
Exterior: • Aircraft stripped and refinished 12/16/2004 • Overall Jet Glo Matterhorn White (570535) with Acry Glo Gondola Blue (07446), Cranberry Craze (08456) and Navigator Tan (07480) trim and accents • Fuselage ice protection plates • Engine nacelle lockers • Condition 6 (Professional Aircraft Appraisal Organization Exterior Paint Grading Guide)
Inspection
Inspection: • Annual inspection due by 12/31/2026 • IFR recertification due by 05/31/2026 • ELT battery replacement next due by 05/31/2031 • Oxygen cylinder hydrostatic test due 05/31/2027 • Combustion heater decay test complied with 12/10/2025 Logbooks: • Airframe = all original and complete • Left Engine = all original and complete (right engine prior to 02/13/1997) • Right Engine = original and commencing 03/20/1997 • Propeller = all original and complete Damage: • No known damage history
Modifications / STCs
• Additional Features:
• • Brake discs and pads replaced 05/21/2024
• • Windshields resealed 05/18/2022
• • Left and Right engine tail pipes replaced with new 03/03/2022
• • New Eagle right side fuel cells installed and aux sending unit replaced 01/09/2019
• • Left and right turbo wastegate actuators overhauled 10/24/2017
• • Left and right alternators overhauled 10/24/2017
• • New MT-Propeller four bladed propellers installed 10/02/2014 per STC SA01284WT
• • Left and right engine GAMIjectors installed 03/07/2010 @ 2,956.7 Hours AFTT
• • Lo Presti Boom Beam HID taxi light assembly installed 10/22/2009 per STC SA02279AT
• • Left inboard aux fuel cell replaced with new 01/08/2009
• • Left fuel locker fuel cell replaced with new 12/21/2005
• • Air conditioning compressor and receiver dryer 10/05/2005
• • Cleveland wheels and brakes installed 10/05/2005 per STC SA664GL
• • Installed oversized bolts on horizontal and vertical stabilizer 10/05/2005 per engineering order E0454555001 dated 08/05/2005 and approved on 08/09/2005
• • Cabin soundproofing replaced with closed cell vinyl material 11/06/2004
• • SP 8000 Spoilers installed 06/25/2004 per STC SA4948NM
• • American Aviation Inc. intercooler installed 06/25/2004 per STC SE4159NM
• • Cessna Service Kit SK 340-31 stainless steel fuel lines installed behind firewall 06/25/2004
• • Cessna Service Kit SK 340-30A exhaust access panels installed 06/25/2004
• • Cessna Service Kit SK 340-32 engine beam insulation blankets installed 06/25/2004
• • Left outboard aux fuel cell replaced 03/03/1998
• • Low thrust detector system installed 03/09/1995 per STC SA1007NW
• • Cessna Service Kit SK 340-19A flux detector relocation kit installed 10/09/1981
• • Cessna Service Kit SK 340-24 horizontal stabilizer/elevator replacement installed 10/09/1981
• • J.B. freon air conditioning system installed 04/20/1979 per STC SA16RM
• • Micro Aerodynamics wing and vertical stabilizer vortex generators and left and right engine strakes installed 03/09/1995 per STC SA3934NM
• • Factory 76.6 cubic ft. oxygen cylinder
• • Aileron, rudder and elevator trim
• • Standard wingtip strobe and nav light assemblies
• • Red lower forward fuselage anticollision strobe light
• • White LED rudder anticollision strobe light
• • White LED tail cone position light
• • Dual heated pitot heads with dual alternate static air sources
• • Right side cabin emergency exit window
• • Pilot and copilot cockpit storm window
• • External ground power receptacle
• • Parking brake
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wolfe Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$235,000
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Stockton, CA | Apr 13, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Wolfe Aviation
controller.com
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$235,000
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Stockton, CA | Apr 19, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Cessna 340A
This 1978 Cessna 340A (N340U) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 3,588 hours on the airframe. There are currently 63 340A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $90,000 to $2,850,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $235,000.
The 340A cruises at 195 kts (361 km/h) with a range of 1,180 nm (2,185 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 28 GPH (106 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $154/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $320/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $28,000. With 3,588 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 1 airworthiness directive applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 340A — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
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Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 340A
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 1 recent AD found for this aircraft type.
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 340A
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
R/H ENGINE MP WILL NOT GO OVER 32 INCHES ABOVE 15,000. PRESSURE TESTED THE RH ENGINE INTAKE SYSTEM AND FOUND THE REAR INTAKE PIPE TORN.
THE ACFT LANDED WITH DOWN AND LOCKED INDICATIONS ON LEFT AND NOSE GEAR ONLY. THE RIGHT GEAR COLLAPSED ON LANDING CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO GO OFF THE RUNWAY INTO GRASS AREA ALONG SIDE THE RUNWAY, THE PROP AND RIGHT WING WERE DAMAGED. UPON SUBSEQUENT IN...
NOSE SHIMMY ON TAKEOFF, ABORTED TAKEOFF TO VERIFY TIRE WAS NOT FLAT. REPORTED BY PILOT
THE AIRCRAFT WAS SECURED AND PARKED ON THE KBOI NORTH RAMP FOR SEVERAL DAYS, WITHOUT MOVEMENT. THE ELT FALSELY ACTIVATED AROUND 0200 UTC ON 02AUG22, ALERTING THE AIR FORCE SEARCH AND RESCUE AND 121.5. UPON INSPECTION, ALL SWITCHES AND CONTROLS WERE...
RIGHT MAIN FUEL TANK (TIP TANK) AFT BULKHEAD (PN: 0823400-109) CRACKED IN UPPER RADIUS. THIS BULK HEAD IS AN EXTENSION OF THE AFT WING SPARE IS THE ONLY ONE OF 2 LOCATIONS THAT HOLD THE FUEL TANK ON THE AIRPLANE. THIS AIRPLANE HAS BEEN THROUGH COU...
AFTER DISCOVERING FAILED RH MLG IDLER BELLCRANK, P/N 0841106-6, DECIDED TO PERFORM NDI INSPECTION OF LH MLG IDLER BELLCRANK P/N 0841106-5. MULTIPLE CRACK INITIATION POINTS WERE FOUND IN THE SAME AREA AS THE FAILED LINK
R/H INNER GEAR DOOR BELLCRANK IDLER HAD BROKEN IN TWO PIECES. CUSTOMER BOUGHT A NEW PART WITH HIM TO INSTALL. BREAKAGE LOOKED CLEAN WITH NO CORROSION AT THE BREAKAGE SURFACE. IN CONVERSATION WITH CUSTOMER, WE HAD THE LEFT SIDE REMOVED AND CHECKED IT ...
AFTER LANDING ON POSTFLIGHT WALK AROUND, DISCOVERED RT INBOARD GEAR DOOR OPEN. FOUND BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY IDLER RT, P/N 0841106-6 FAILED AT ARM THAT ATTACHES TO DOOR ACTUATOR CRANK ASSEMBLY.
24 MONTH 91.411 & 91.413 TEST WAS DUE ON AIRCRAFT. WE PERFORM A PITOT LEAK CHECK PRIOR TO PERFORMING THE STATIC SYSTEM TESTS TO ENSURE OUR TEST EQUIPMENT WILL FUNCTION PROPERLY. WHEN SELECTING LEAK TEST MODE, I FOUND AN EXCESSIVE PITOT LEAK. TROUB...
RIGHT GEAR DOWN LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE ON LANDING. I LOOKED AT THE LANDING GEAR WHEN THE PLANE WAS TOWED IN TO MY SHOP. I FOUND THE LANDING GEAR MICRO SWITCH ACTUATOR TAB BROKEN. WE JACKED THE AIRPLANE AND REPLACED THE SWITCH TAB AND ADJUSTED....
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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