1977 Cessna 340A
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHGarmin GMA-340 Audio Panel Garmin GTN-750Xi NAV/COM/GPS Garmin GNC-255A NAV/COM Garmin GTX-345 ADS-B IN OUT Transponder Garmin GFC-600 Autopilot Garmin GI-275 Electronic HSI Garmin GI-275 Electronic Attitude J.P. Instruments EDM-760 Stormscope WX-950 Bendix/King DME
Description
PRICE REDUCED!!!! Fresh Annual Inspection Extensive Annual accomplished in 2024 Left Engine Overhaul-Level Teardown AD2000-01-16 12 Year Exhaust Replacement accomplished on the left and right engines 12/2024 - Next due 12/2036 FAR91.207 ELT Battery Due 10/2026. FAR91.411 accomplished 12/2024 - Next due 12/2026 FAR91.413 accomplished 12/2024 - Next due 12/2026 Aircraft Battery - Concord RG24-20 Avionics / Equipment Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel Garmin GTN-750Xi NAV/COM/GPS Garmin GNC-255A NAV/COM Garmin GTX-345 ADS-B IN OUT Transponder Garmin GFC-600 Autopilot Garmin GI-275 Electronic HSI Garmin GI-275 Electronic Attitude J.P. Instruments EDM-760 Stormscope WX-950 Bendix/King DME Engines / Mods / Prop #1 Continental Engine TSIO-520-NB S/N 813606-R AD2000-01-16 12 Year Exhaust Replacement accomplished on both the left engine 12/2024 - Next due 12/2036 Last compression checked as follows: #1)76,#2)72,#3)76,#4)72,#5)76,#6)78. #2 Continental Engine TSIO-520-NB S/N 228384-R AD2000-01-16 12 Year Exhaust Replacement accomplished on the right engine 12/2024 - Next due 12/2036 Last compression checked as follows: #1)70,#2)72,#3)72,#4)74,#5)78,#6)72. Interior / Exterior Interior: Primary color is beige with dark wood accents Exterior: Primary color is white with Silver / Blue / Navy Blue accent stripe on both the fuselage and engine cowlings.
Engine
#1 Continental Engine TSIO-520-NB S/N 813606-R AD2000-01-16 12 Year Exhaust Replacement accomplished on both the left engine 12/2024 - Next due 12/2036 Last compression checked as follows: #1)76,#2)72,#3)76,#4)72,#5)76,#6)78. #2 Continental Engine TSIO-520-NB S/N 228384-R AD2000-01-16 12 Year Exhaust Replacement accomplished on the right engine 12/2024 - Next due 12/2036 Last compression checked as follows: #1)70,#2)72,#3)72,#4)74,#5)78,#6)72.
Interior
Primary color is beige with dark wood accents
Exterior
Primary color is white with Silver / Blue / Navy Blue accent stripe on both the fuselage and engine cowlings.
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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El Paso Aero
trade-a-plane.com
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$289,500
$299,500
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El Paso, TX | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 340A
This 1977 Cessna 340A (N37343) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 3,907 hours on the airframe. There are currently 67 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 $289,500.
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 3,907 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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N37343.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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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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