1979 Cessna 340A
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
This aircraft has gone through the PacTex multi-point audit & inspection prior to being listed.
Description
Highlights
Low-time RAM IV upgraded Continental TSIO-520-NB engines (325 hp each; 349 hours SMOH)
Brand new Hartzell 3-blade propellers installed in 2020 for smoother, quieter operation
Locker fuel tanks extended total capacity to 220 gallons for extra range & mission flexibility
Upgraded Garmin suite: GTN750, GTN650, dual G5s, GTX 345 transponder, JPI engine monitor & more
Factory air conditioning for comfortable summer operations
FIKI
Complete & meticulous logbooks since new
Original factory autopilot in good working condition
Upgraded LED lighting
Spacious, pressurized six-seat cabin offering true comfort at altitude
Airframe
Cruise Speed: 210 knots
Service Ceiling: 29,800 feet
Total Time: 5,198 hours
Fuel Capacity: 220 gallons (including locker & transfer tanks)
Useful Load: 1723
Engines
Continental TSIO-520-NB – upgraded to 325 hp RAM IV
Time Since Major Overhaul (SMOH): 349 hours
Turbocharged, TBO: 1,600 hours
Propellers
Hartzell 3-blade props installed new in 2020
Time Since New: 349 hours
Avionics & Equipment
Garmin GTN750 & GTN650
Dual Garmin G5s
Garmin GA35 WAAS GPS antenna
Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B transponder
Garmin GAB 15 dual USB charging hub
JPI Engine Monitor
Bendix King 2000 Radar
6-place intercom system
Factory autopilot
Interior
Updated in 2004, six-place seating, condition rated 7/10 (normal wear)
Exterior
Repainted in 2004, condition rated 8/10 (minor chips)
This aircraft has gone through the PacTex multi-point audit & inspection prior to being listed.
Engine
Continental TSIO-520-NB – upgraded to 325 hp RAM IV Time Since Major Overhaul (SMOH): 349 hours Turbocharged, TBO: 1,600 hours Propellers Hartzell 3-blade props installed new in 2020 Time Since New: 349 hours Avionics & Equipment Garmin GTN750 & GTN650 Dual Garmin G5s Garmin GA35 WAAS GPS antenna Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B transponder Garmin GAB 15 dual USB charging hub JPI Engine Monitor Bendix King 2000 Radar 6-place intercom system Factory autopilot Interior Updated in 2004, six-place seating, condition rated 7/10 (normal wear) Exterior Repainted in 2004, condition rated 8/10 (minor chips) This aircraft has gone through the PacTex multi-point audit & inspection prior to being listed.
Propeller
Hartzell 3-blade
Interior
Updated in 2004, six-place seating, condition rated 7/10 (normal wear) Exterior Repainted in 2004, condition rated 8/10 (minor chips) This aircraft has gone through the PacTex multi-point audit & inspection prior to being listed.
Exterior
Repainted in 2004, condition rated 8/10 (minor chips) This aircraft has gone through the PacTex multi-point audit & inspection prior to being listed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Addison Brush
avpay.aero
|
$370,000
|
KY | Mar 21, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Pactex Aviation
aircraftforsale.com
|
$380,000
|
Louisville, Ky | May 02, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Cessna 340A
This 1979 Cessna 340A (N12SB) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 5,198 hours on the airframe. There are currently 64 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 $370,000.
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 5,198 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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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N12SB.
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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