1978 Cessna 340A
Multi Engine Piston
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Well-maintained 1978 Cessna 340A featuring the desirable RAM VI conversion. Exhaust AD complied with in 2024. Aircraft benefits from low-time engines and props, along with a solid and well-documented history of ownership and operation. Equipped with a Garmin GTN 750, upgraded Sky Ranch interior, newly installed LED landing lights, long-range fuel tanks, and factory air conditioning—making this aircraft both comfortable and capable for serious cross-country travel. A turnkey example of a high-performance, pressurized twin with excellent upgrades and pedigree.
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1978 Cessna 340A Serial #: 340A-0468 N6297X Airframe: Total Time: 4988 Engines: RAM VI Conversion Left Engine SN: 241902R Left Engine SMOH: 553 (RAM Aircraft) Right Engine SN: 519457 Right Engine SMOH: 553 (RAM Aircraft) Props: McCauley 3 Blade 3AFE32C15 Left Prop SN: 960837 Left Prop SPOH: 553 (ASI) Right Prop SN: 960831 Right Prop SPOH: 553 (ASI) Maintenance Status & History: Annual C/W (St. Cloud Aviation, Minnesota,10.2025) Hangered and Privately/Part 91 Operated Based at (KBKX, Brookings, South Dakota) Aspen EFD1000 MAX Glass Panel PFD with SVT Garmin GTN 750 GNS 530 WAAS RDR 2000 VP Radar GTX 345 Transponder In & Out Cessna Century 400 Auto Pilot Flightstream 510 JPI EDM 760 Graphic Engine Monitor Certified for FIKI (De-Ice Boots, Hot Props, Fuselage Ice Protection, Hotplate Vortex Generators Factory Air Conditioning Long Range Fuel (203 Gallon System) GAMI Injectors LED Landing Lights 11.0 Cu Ft Oxygen System 100 Amp Generators Heated Pitot Tube, Probes, and Stall Warning Indicator Cleveland Wheels & Brakes Aux Pump Mod Heater Hour Meter Aft Relief Tube Shadin Fuel Flow •Specifications, illustrations and/or descriptions are presented as introductory data only and do not constitute representations or warranties. Verification remains sole responsibility of purchaser.
Interior
2021 King Ranch Interior, Six Place Configuration, Executive Writing Table, Coordinating Carpeting with Matching Sidewalls & Headliner
Exterior
Matterhorn White & Red with Burnt Orange Accents
Inspection
Annual C/W (St. Cloud Aviation, Minnesota, 10.2025)
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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controller.com
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$349,000
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Brookings, SD | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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aviationtrader.com.au
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$359,861
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Brookings, South Dakota, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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controlleremea.co.uk
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$355,477 *
GBP £263,853
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Brookings, SD | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Cessna 340A
This 1978 Cessna 340A (N6297X) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 4,988 hours on the airframe. There are currently 62 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 $349,000.
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 4,988 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
FAA registration data pending for N6297X.
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.
Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
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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