Aircraft overview

The Cessna 335 / 340 family is a piston twin from Cessna’s cabin-class line, positioned above the smaller 310 and below the larger 414. The Cessna 340 first flew in the early 1970s and was produced from 1972 to 1984, with the improved Cessna 340A becoming the main production version. The Cessna 335 was a closely related, unpressurized derivative built in small numbers around 1980 and 1981. The type matters because it combines twin-engine redundancy, turbocharged high-altitude performance and a comfortable cabin footprint in an aircraft that remains accessible on the used market.

Performance & specifications

Typical Cessna 340A cruise speeds are around 190 to 210 knots, depending on altitude, power setting and engine installation. Practical range is commonly in the 800 to 1,000 nautical mile class with reserves and configuration dependent fuel planning. Useful load often falls roughly around 1,800 to 2,100 lb, although individual aircraft vary substantially with equipment, fuel capacity and modifications. The Cessna 340A uses two turbocharged Continental TSIO-520 series engines rated at 310 hp each, while the Cessna 335 uses related turbocharged Continental powerplants. The 340’s pressurization and service ceiling near 29,800 feet are defining features, while the 335 offers similar size without pressurization.

Cabin & avionics

The cabin is typically arranged for five or six seats, with a club seating layout common in later or upgraded aircraft. The Cessna 340 is pressurized, an important distinction for buyers planning regular high-altitude IFR operations. The Cessna 335 is not pressurized, which simplifies some maintenance considerations but changes the mission profile. Factory avionics were analog, so most aircraft on the market now vary widely. Common upgrades include Garmin GNS or GTN navigators, Garmin G500 or G600 displays, Aspen flight displays, modern transponders, ADS-B equipment, engine monitors and upgraded autopilots. Garmin Perspective and factory G1000 suites are not typical for this model family.

Buying & value

Buyers should review pressurization condition on the 340, engine times, turbocharger and exhaust system history, propeller status, fuel system condition, de-ice equipment, avionics documentation and compliance with recurring inspections. Logbook quality matters because many aircraft have received engine conversions, intercoolers, vortex generators, avionics retrofits and cabin refurbishments. The Cessna 335 is rarer and may appeal to buyers who want the cabin size without pressurization. The 340A is the most recognized version and generally carries stronger market familiarity. Current PlaneFox listing data shows an average asking price of about EUR 252,000, with listed examples ranging from approximately EUR 86,000 to EUR 355,000.