This 1979 Cessna 340A Is a Pressurized, All-Weather ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Every day, the team at Aircraft For Sale chooses an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, a good deal, or has other qualities we find interesting. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.

Today’s Top Pick is a 1979 Cessna 340A.

For the owner-operator or business looking to step up to serious, all-weather capability, this pressurized twin is a compelling find. It represents a significant move into cabin-class comfort and flight-level performance without the acquisition cost and operating expense of a turboprop.

This 1979 Cessna 340A stands out with a total airframe time of 3838 hours. Its performance is dramatically enhanced by two Continental TSIO-520-NB engines, which are upgraded with the coveted RAM Series VI conversion to 335 hp. Critically, both the engines and the three-blade McCauley propellers have only 63 hours since major overhaul.

The airframe is equipped for any mission with certification for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI), vortex generators, factory air conditioning, and long-range fuel tanks.

The panel is built for professional flying. The cockpit is centered on the highly-capable Cessna 800B Integrated Flight Control System (IFCS) with altitude preselect. Situational awareness is provided by a King KMD 540 Multi-Function Display, a King KLN 94 GPS, traffic, and weather radar. A JPI Engine Monitor and Shadin Fuel Flow allow for precise power management.

The Cessna 340 was a trailblazer in the 1970s, effectively creating the market for owner-flown pressurized piston twins. It offered a spacious, 5.5-psi cabin—a feature previously reserved for much larger aircraft—allowing pilots and passengers to cruise comfortably above the weather. 

The 340A model, introduced in 1976, further enhanced this platform with more powerful 310 hp engines, cementing its legacy as a fast, comfortable, and capable cross-country hauler.

Listed at $319,000, this 1979 Cessna 340A presents a rare opportunity to acquire a powerful, pressurized, and FIKI-certified twin with near-zero-time engines.

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