1981 Cessna 340A for sale

1981 Cessna 340A

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$229,000
Location Stockton, CA
Total Time 3,618 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,655 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 340A1234
Reg # N111PJ
Engine Continental TSIO-520-NB
Cruise 195 kts (361 km/h)
ICAO Type C340
✓ Clean NTSB 1 AD ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Avionics Instrumentation: • Audio Panel: King KMA 24 audio panel with 3LMB • EHSI: Aspen EFD1000 PFD PRO EHSI coupled to GNS 530W 400B autopilot • GPS/Nav/Com: Garmin GNS 530 WAAS GPS/Nav/Com coupled to Arnav FD10 • Nav System: King KNS 80 integrated Nav system (VOR/LOC

DME RNAV

G/S) • Com: King KY 196 TSO Com • Compass Sys.: King KCS 55A compass system King KI 525A HSI King KG 102 gyro King KA 51A slave meter • Autopilot: Cessna 400B Navomatic autopilot • Transponder: Garmin GTX 345 remote ADS-B In/Out transponder • Altitude Encoder: Garmin GAE 12 digital altitude encoder • Weather Radar: King KWX 56 color radar system • Engine Analyzer: Insight Electronics Gemeni-1200 digital engine analyzer • Fuel Flow: Arnav FC-10 and FT-10 fuel flow indicating system • OAT: Electronics International digital OAT indicator • ELT: Artex ELT200 with copilot side panel mounted switch and indicator • ICS: KMA 24 intercom system with standard cockpit and cabin ports • Chronometer: Davtron M811B three-in-one chronometer • Entertainment: PS Engineering PCD7100-1 TSO with crew/all isolation • Hour Meter: Honeywell quartz recording hour meter • Aux power: Auxiliary lighter power port with plugin USB port • True airspeed indicator • Pilot control yoke with PTT

electric trim autopilot disconnect and ident switches • Copilot control yoke PTT switch

Description

FIKI equipped with great boots, Aspen EFD1000 PFD PRO EHSI coupled to GNS 530W 400B autopilot, GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out with GAE 12 encoder, KWX 56 color weather radar, KNS 80, KY 196, GEM-1200 eng. analyzer, Arnav FC-10 FT-10 fuel flow system, KMA 24 audio panel. Part 145 repair station maintained.

Engine

Left Engine: • Teledyne Continental Motors TSIO-520-NB, 310 HP, msn: 521085 • 1,655 Hours SMOH; 1,600-hour TBO • Overhaul performed by unknown facility at unknown date • 186 Hours since new #5 cylinder assembly replaced • 07/06/2018 • 445 Hours since #6 cylinder assembly repaired 12/05/2014 • 570 Hours since #3 cylinder assembly repaired 07/02/2012 • 1,035 Hours since #1, #2, #4 cylinder assemblies repaired 08/04/2009 • Cold compressions last annual: #1 73, #2 71, #3 72, #4 76, #5 65, #6 77 • 500 Hour magneto inspection complied with 04/05/2013 @ 1,082.6 SMOH Right Engine: • Teledyne Continental Motors TSIO-520-NB, 310 HP, msn: 514558 • 662 Hours SMOH; 1,600-hour TBO • Overhauled by Western Skyways to new tolerances 02/25/2002 • 509 Hours sine IRAN inspection by Aircraft Engine Specialties 09/10/2013 • 163 Hours since crankcase repair by Divco, camshaft and gear recert by Aircraft Specialties, and six new Superior cylinders installed 05/01/2019 • Cold compressions last annual: #1 60, #2 63, #3 79, #4 73, #5 65, #6 72 Left Propeller: • McCauley 3AF32C505/82NEA 5.5, sn: 807652 • Three blade, electrothermal deice • 741 Hours SPOH; 2,000-hour TBO • Overhauled by McCauley Propeller w/new deice boots 08/25/2010 Right Propeller: • McCauley 3AF32C505/82NEA 5.5, sn: 940316 • Three blade, electrothermal deice • 741 Hours SPOH; 2,000-hour TBO • Overhauled by McCauley Propeller w/new deice boots 08/25/2010 • Prop governor overhauled by Ottosen Propeller Accessories 01/21/2008

Propeller

• Registration: N111PJ • Serial Number: 340A1234 • Airframe Time: 3,618 hours total time since new • Price: $229,000 USD • Location: Stockton Metropolitan Airport (KSCK), Stockton, CA Specifications: • Wingspan: 38' 1" • Length: 34' 4" • Height: 12' 7" • Gross Weight: 6,290 lbs. (gross weight increase mod) • Useful Load: 1,755.80 lbs. actual • Fuel Capacity: 207-gallon capacity (203-gallon usable mains, aux, nacelles)

Interior

• Complete interior refurbishment unknown date • Cabin entryway light • Ultraleather (light gray) headliner • White plastic window trim • Tinted windows • Faux woodgrain trim over maroon leather side panels over gray tweed carpet side panels • Fully articulating pilot and copilot maroon leather seats with sheepskin covers, stowable center armrests, shoulder harnesses and lap belts • Four place club maroon leather seats with headrests, stowable center armrests and lap belts • Right side cabin stowable wood executive writing table • Maroon floor carpeting • Cockpit overhead air conditioning vents, spotlights and dimming map light • Cockpit side panel oxygen ports • Cockpit overhead speaker • Cabin overhead individual air conditioning vents, spotlights and oxygen ports • Aft cabin cargo/baggage area with maroon leather covered hangers • Spacious nose baggage compartment left and right side accessible • Relief tube • Condition 6 (Professional Aircraft Appraisers Organization Interior Grading Guide)

Exterior

• Aircraft stripped and refinished unknown date • Overall off white with maroon and gray trim and accents • Fuselage ice protection plates • Engine nacelle lockers • Condition 6 (Professional Aircraft Appraisal Organization Exterior Paint Grading Guide) Interior: • Complete interior refurbishment unknown date • Cabin entryway light • Ultraleather (light gray) headliner • White plastic window trim • Tinted windows • Faux woodgrain trim over maroon leather side panels over gray tweed carpet side panels • Fully articulating pilot and copilot maroon leather seats with sheepskin covers, stowable center armrests, shoulder harnesses and lap belts • Four place club maroon leather seats with headrests, stowable center armrests and lap belts • Right side cabin stowable wood executive writing table • Maroon floor carpeting • Cockpit overhead air conditioning vents, spotlights and dimming map light • Cockpit side panel oxygen ports • Cockpit overhead speaker • Cabin overhead individual air conditioning vents, spotlights and oxygen ports • Aft cabin cargo/baggage area with maroon leather covered hangers • Spacious nose baggage compartment left and right side accessible • Relief tube • Condition 6 (Professional Aircraft Appraisers Organization Interior Grading Guide)

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About This Cessna 340A

This 1981 Cessna 340A (N111PJ) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 3,618 hours on the airframe. There are currently 68 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 $229,000.

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 3,618 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,618 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Check 1 AD compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $420 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 340A — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
195 kts (361 km/h)
Max Speed
90 kts (167 km/h)
Range
1,180 nm (2,185 km)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Useful Load
1,840 lbs (835 kg)
Horsepower
310 HP
Fuel Burn
28 GPH (106 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 340A

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 340A. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N111PJ.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Stockton, CA

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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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We'll check N111PJ against the NTSB accident database.

Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 340A

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 1 recent AD found for this aircraft type.

FR-98-32045 1998-12-21

Cessna Aircraft Company Models 340A and 414A Airplanes

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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.

Power Plant RUPTURED
2025-09-16

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.

Landing Gear FAILED
2025-01-03

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...

Landing Gear FAULTED
2022-08-14

NOSE SHIMMY ON TAKEOFF, ABORTED TAKEOFF TO VERIFY TIRE WAS NOT FLAT. REPORTED BY PILOT

Equipment/Furnishings FALSE ACTIVATION
2022-08-02

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...

Wings CRACKED
2021-03-01

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...

Landing Gear CRACKED
2021-02-04

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

Landing Gear CRACKED
2021-02-03

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 ...

Landing Gear BROKEN
2021-01-27

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.

Navigation CRACKED
2020-12-07

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...

Landing Gear BROKEN
2020-09-10

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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