1981 Cessna 340 A G500
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1981 Cessna 340 A G500

Very Light Jet

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Location Switzerland
Total Time 4,900 hrs
Seats 6
Reg # HB-LWE Switzerland
Engine Continental TSIO-520-K
Cruise 195 kts (361 km/h)
ICAO Type C340
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

GND CLR G500 (GDU620) AP ARC CA-550A ARC C531A GMA 345 Audio GNS 530AW GNS 430W DME KN62A TSO ADF KR87 TSO GTX 330 2x A/C/S Level 2 EDM760 TSO TAS600 GDC 74A ADC air data computer ADC GDC74A ADL 150B Artex ELT ME 406 FS210

Description

Cessna 340A, 1981, IFR, private owner, based LSZR in a heated hangar, CHE Noise Class "C", 83.7 dB(A), MSN C340A-1248 ICAO Annex 16, Vol. 1, Chapter 10

Part ML aircraft

imported 2020 from Germany

MTOM / MLDM 2717 kgs

ARC exp 22/05/2026

CHF 240'000.00

Interior

grey leather, new 2020

Exterior

white with grey and black stripes new 2020

Modifications / STCs

F/S indicator

two Wing Locker Tanks in RH eng nacelle, 18,5 USG each

Propeller Synchro Phaser

Bendix King WX Radar ART 2000, King IN 182A

Shadin Fuel Computer

2 x USB ports TA102

Iridium Weather Data RX, Golze ADL 150B

Stormscopr WX500

Wing Locker Tanks: two in RH engine nacelle

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna 340 A G500

This 1981 Cessna 340 A G500 (HB-LWE) is a 6-seat very light jet with 4,900 hours on the airframe.

The 340 A G500 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 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 4,900 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,900 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Budget $420 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 340 A G500 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
195 kts (361 km/h)
Max Speed
213 kts (394 km/h)
Range
1,180 nm (2,185 km)
Ceiling
29,800 ft (9,083 m)
Max Weight
5,990 lbs (2,717 kg)
Useful Load
1,840 lbs (835 kg)
Fuel Capacity
163 gal (617 L)
Fuel Burn
28 GPH (106 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 340

Fuel Burn
28.0 GPH
~$182/hr
Variable Cost
$320/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$28,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$40,000
every 1,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 340. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (HB-LWE) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Switzerland

CH

Seller reported

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 safety data coming soon.

We'll check HB-LWE against the NTSB accident database.

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