1979 Cessna 340A
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHGarmin 500TXI PFD (2x) on both pilot and co-pilot side Garmin 7 inch EIS that display all engine parameters Garmin 275 (2x) ADI/HSI Garmin 750XI Garmin 650XI GFC 600 4 AXIS Autopilot including pitch
roll yaw dampnerand electric trim. GARMIN 345 Transponder There are numerous usb/usbc connectors located throughout the aircraft so everyone can charge their devices in flight. Avionics completed in April of 2026 ($200,000) spent to make the perfect panel.
Description
Current owner bought the airplane in 2022 and since then he absolutely wanted to make it perfect for his business and pleasure flying. The airplane underwent an extensive annual in 2023. Replacing everything that needed to be replaced including brand new de-ice boots. New Vacuum pumps. New Nose gear boot. New Pilot seat. Fuel crossover lines, new spark plugs, governor OH, new battery, Rigged landing gear. Airplane just had annual completed in June 2026. All LED lights added (2 beacons, taxi, and 2 landing lights). Expensive 12-year exhaust AD complied with on right engine. ($10,000) Airplane has factory air conditioning. Full FIKI ( Boots on wings, horizontal stabilizer, vertical stabilizer, heated pitot tube, heated stall warning vane, ice-light, heated windshield. Static wicks on tail. Lots of extras including Sun shades for every window. Call me or text me anytime 5093785081 and I will try to answer any questions. I'm the pilot and seller of this aircraft and know it inside and out. I spent 100's of hours flying it. If you want a turnkey ready 340 then this is the plane for you. They're cheaper options out there, but if you don't want your airplane down for weeks on end for avionics/paint then buy N8712K. Great family hauler.
Engine
Engines are RAM IV 325 HP per side. Right engine overhauled in 2013. Left engine overhauled in 2023. RAM IV upgrade lets you climb faster, cruise faster and increases useful load by 335 pounds. 6290 MGW Vortex Generators (VG) Airplane has 163 gallons of usable fuel. I cruise generally between 17,000 to 23,000 feet. I see between 200 to 225 knots depending on altitude and atmospheric conditions. The tip tanks hold 50 gallons each and the aux tanks hold 31.5 each. All is displayed on the 7 inch Garmin EIS. Cruise in comfort in the high teens low 20's. Max pressure differential will yield a comfortable 6000-9000 cabin altitude depending on actual altitude.
Propeller
Hobbs 2380 hours (I need to verify exact number on airframe from log books.) Airframe in really good condition with no damage history. (NDH)
Interior
Interior is in good condition. Sheep skin in the front for pilot and co-pilot. See photos Paint is great as well.
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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Denis Suljevic
trade-a-plane.com
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$495,000
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Twin Falls, ID | Jun 26, 2026 | 21 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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Contact for Price
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Caldwell, ID | Mar 17, 2026 | 122 days | Active |
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About This Cessna 340A
This 1979 Cessna 340A (N8712K) is a 6-seat multi engine piston . There are currently 74 340A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $90,000 to $2,850,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $495,000.
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.
FAA registration status: Valid. 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
Registered Owner
KIRKMEYER THOMAS
Registration Address
KIMBERLY, ID
Certificate Issued
2022-03-25
Airworthiness
1978-12-26
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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
NTSB database checked for N8712K.
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.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $249,000–$390,000.
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