1978 Cessna 340A
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: Garmin G500 PFD/MFD Garmin GNS=530 WAAS GPS Nav/Com Garmin GNS-430 WAAS GPS Nav/Com Garmin GTX-345 ADS-B (in and out) Transponder PS Engineering Audio Panel PMA 8000 King KWX 56 Color Radar King KR87 ADF King KFC-200 Autopilot Additional Equipment: Air Conditioning System No Boots Alcohol Props and WS Strobe Lights Position Lights Landing Light GEM Color Engine Monitors (DUAL)
Description
Avionics / Equipment Avionics: Garmin G500 PFD/MFD Garmin GNS=530 WAAS GPS Nav/Com Garmin GNS-430 WAAS GPS Nav/Com Garmin GTX-345 ADS-B (in and out) Transponder PS Engineering Audio Panel PMA 8000 King KWX 56 Color Radar King KR87 ADF King KFC-200 Autopilot Additional Equipment: Air Conditioning System No Boots Alcohol Props and WS Strobe Lights Position Lights Landing Light GEM Color Engine Monitors (DUAL)
Engine
Engine(s): Engine 1: TSIO520NCNB SN5099716 160SMOH in 2017 by Rivercity Aircraft Engines TX Engine 2: TSIO520NCNB SN 509144 148 SMOH by Mena Aircraft Engines 2018 Prop(s): Both props freshly overhauled Modifications/Conversions: Nacelle tank Left Side VG Kit
Propeller
Both props freshly overhauled
Interior
Tan leather Seats in good condition. Writing Table 6 Seats
Exterior
Paint is in Excellent condition
Inspection
August Annual Specifications and/or descriptions are provided as introductory information. They do not constitute representations or warranties of Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales, Inc.; Accordingly, you should rely on your own inspection of the aircraft. The offer for sale of this aircraft is subject to contract and the aircraft may at any time be withdrawn from the market without prior notice. Specification is subject to verification by the purchaser.
Modifications / STCs
• Air Conditioning System
• No Boots
• Alcohol Props and WS
• Strobe Lights
• Position Lights
• Landing Light
• GEM Color Engine Monitors (DUAL)
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$279,000
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Stuart, FL | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
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Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
controller.com
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$279,000
|
Melborne, FL | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
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$287,683
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Melborne, FL | Apr 04, 2026 | 104 days | Active | |
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Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$284,984 *
GBP £210,931
|
Melborne, FL | Apr 04, 2026 | 104 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 340A
This 1978 Cessna 340A (N68RC) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 10,146 hours on the airframe. There are currently 74 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 $279,000.
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. Service ceiling of 29,800 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 28 GPH (106 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $174/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 10,146 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,800 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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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N68RC.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
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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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $238,000–$382,249.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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