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Cessna 340

2 models built 1972–1984 · 707 on the US register today

A pressurised six-seat piston twin with airstair entry and club seating, built 1972-1984, and the cheapest way to fly a family in a pressurised cabin in the flight levels. The original 340 had 285 hp engines; the 340A (1976 on) raised them to 310 hp.

The variants

MODELYEARSACTIVETAILFAX SCOREWHAT CHANGED
3401972–197516424.2/50The original: 285 hp engines
340A1976–198454336.3/50310 hp engines, 1976 on
Family fleet, active
707
FAA registry
NTSB events / 1,000, 10 yrs
42.4
30 events over 707 active aircraft, pooled across the family

Data as of: FAA registry Sep 28 · NTSB Oct 2 · scores Sep 30

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