# Cessna 340 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2076404 - Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA - Model: 340 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engines: 2 - Seats: 6 - Data sheet: TCDS 3A25 - Registered aircraft: 164 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-340 ## ADs that may apply - [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023 - [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023 - [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 2016-17-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-17-08): Elevator Tab Control System · Textron 310, 310A, 310B and 46 more. Effective Sep 12, 2016 - [AD 2014-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-03-03): Placards and Markings · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 37 more. Effective Apr 7, 2014 - [AD 2005-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-20): "FASTprop" propeller de-icers · Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A(B,K)-8R constant speed propeller (STC SA00718LA or 17 others). Effective Oct 14, 2005 - [AD 2004-25-16 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-25-16-R1): Fuel regulator shutoff valve · Bombardier CL-215-1A10, CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant), CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) and 64 more. Effective Jun 20, 2005 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 2004-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-21-05): B-Seires Combustion Heaters · Bombardier CL-215-1A10, CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant), CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) and 41 more. Effective Nov 19, 2004 - [AD 2000-01-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-01-16): Exhaust System · Cessna 320, 320-1, 320A and 28 more. Effective Feb 15, 2000 - [AD 98-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-02): Top-mounted Antenna · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, 172, 172A and 243 more. Effective Dec 22, 1998 - [AD 97-01-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-13): Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 232 more. Effective Feb 3, 1997 - [AD 96-25-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-25-12): Auxiliary Power Units · BAE Systems HS 748 Series 2A, HS 748 Series 2B, 707-100 Long Body and 74 more. Effective Jan 13, 1997 - [AD 95-26-15 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-26-15-R1): Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 159 more. Effective Dec 26, 1996 - [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996 - [AD 94-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-01-05): Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System II Processors · Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213 and 85 more. Effective Feb 4, 1994 - [AD 90-02-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-02-13): Main Landing Gear · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 40 more. Effective Feb 5, 1990 - [AD 87-21-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-21-02-R1): Fuel Filler Openings · Cessna 310D, 310E, 310F and 41 more. Effective Jun 16, 1989 - [AD 88-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-03-07): Inspect Fuel Lines · Cessna 340, 340A and 414. Effective Feb 10, 1988 - [AD 76-08-02 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-08-02-R2): Wing Tip Nose Cap · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 41 more. Effective Jan 31, 1983 - [AD 82-26-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-26-05): Rudder Balance Weight Rib · Cessna 335, 340 and 340A. Effective Dec 27, 1982 - [AD 81-07-11 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-07-11-R1): Balance Weight Support Structure · Cessna 335, 340 and 340A. Effective Apr 17, 1981 - [AD 78-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-14-01): Optional Storage/Refreshment · Cessna 340 and 340A. Effective Jul 13, 1978 - [AD 78-13-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-13-05): Improperly Installed Seats · Cessna 340, 340A, 402B and 7 more. Effective Jul 5, 1978 - [AD 78-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-05-06): Flexible Fuel Cells · Cessna 180, 182, 185 and 98 more. Effective Jun 30, 1978 - [AD 73-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-22-01): Fuel In Wing Leading Edge · Cessna 340, 401, 401A and 11 more. Effective May 29, 1978 - [AD 76-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-04-03): ARC PA-500A Actuators · Cessna 172L, 172M, 177B and 43 more. Effective Feb 26, 1976 - [AD 74-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-20-01): Main Landing Gear Trunnion · Cessna 310Q, 340, 402B and 2 more. Effective Sep 25, 1974 - [AD 74-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-08-01): Autopilot Servo Actuators · Aircraft Radio Autopilot Servo Actuators, 172L, 172M and 29 more. Effective Apr 9, 1974 - [AD 72-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-03-07): Landing Gear Failure · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 30 more. Effective Feb 9, 1972 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 2016-07-24 ## NTSB investigations (79, newest 10) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN25FA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA395), Sep 28, 2025: Cessna 340 (N269WT), Klein, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA22LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA250), May 23, 2022: Cessna 340 (N47BP), St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inability to stop the airplane on the available runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport perimeter fence. - [NTSB ERA22FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA199), Apr 21, 2022: Cessna 340 (N84GR), Covington, GA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The private pilot’s loss of control in flight, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s decision to obtain flight instruction from the private… - [NTSB WPR21LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA345), Jul 24, 2021: Cessna 340 (N419TT), Rock Springs, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper pitch control during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing - [NTSB GAA21WA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA131), May 28, 2021: Cessna 340 (N63EN), Essex, United Kingdom, substantial damage - [NTSB GAA19CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA281), May 3, 2019: Cessna 340 (N5418M), Carvers, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to accurately assess the available runway for the takeoff, which resulted in impact with a gravel berm. - [NTSB GAA19CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA001), Oct 1, 2018: Cessna 340 (N89AM), Keokuk, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to correctly identify the runway environment during an instrument approach at night in instrument meteorological conditions because he mistook building lights for runway lights,… - [NTSB CEN18FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA061), Dec 24, 2017: Cessna 340 (N247AT), Bartow, FL, destroyed, 5 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation during takeoff in instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB CEN17LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA351), Sep 9, 2017: Cessna 340 (N5870M), McKinney, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the bell crank pivot bolt which resulted in the left main landing gear collapse. Contributing to the accident was the lack of landing gear inspections in accordance with the airplane… - [NTSB CEN17FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA045), Dec 1, 2016: Cessna 340 (N123KK), Fargo, ND, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The loose fuel fitting on the combustion heater that leaked a lean fuel-air mixture into the nose baggage compartment. The mixture was most likely ignited by the combustion heater, blowing off the… All 79: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-340/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (156, newest 10) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20250928014749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250928014749A), Sep 28, 2025: Cessna 340 (N269WT), Houston, TX, Destroyed, 2 fatal. The accident aircraft reported an open door shortly after takeoff and requested to return to the airport to secure the door. The pilot was cleared to land and… - [Incident 20241214020799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241214020799I), Dec 14, 2024: Cessna 340 (N7841Q), Lantana, FL, Minor damage. On 12/16/2024, upon inspection of the aircraft, it shows the aircraft is unairworthy condition and should have not been flown. The aircraft has corrosion,… - [Incident 20230411005139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230411005139I), Apr 11, 2023: Cessna 340 (N5153J), Tooele, UT, Minor damage. Pilot's description of flight - VFR flight plan filed (kogd to 67L) for departure at 14:00 on 4/11/2023 using foreflight. Pilot arrived early at kogd, [privacy… - [Incident 20221212019409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221212019409I), Dec 12, 2022: Cessna 340 (N9WJ), Sarasota, FL, Minor damage. On Monday, December 12, 2022, a Cessna 340,[privacy data omitted], was involved in an incident at Sarasota/Bradenton international airport (ksrq) in Sarasota,… - [Accident 20220523008679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220523008679A), May 23, 2022: Cessna 340 (N47BP), St. Petersburg, FL, Substantial damage. On may 23, 2022, at approximately 1830 eastern standard time, a registered aircraft, N47BP, a Cessna 340, serial number 340-0223 landed at St. Petersburg… - [Accident 20220421008939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220421008939A), Apr 21, 2022: Cessna 340 (N84GR), Covington, GA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Private pilot rated in airplane single engine land only was reportedly giving flight instruction in a multi-engine aircraft to a student pilot at the time of… - [Incident 20201212019209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201212019209I), Dec 12, 2020: Cessna 340 (N980AM), Memphis, TN, Minor damage. On December 12, 2020, aircraft N980AM a Cessna 340, departed jonesboro municipal airport (kjbr) for west Memphis municipal airport (kawm). In the descent for… - [Incident 20200630008089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200630008089I), Jun 30, 2020: Cessna 340 (N765LT), Nogales, AZ, Minor damage. Aircraft landed runway 22 at kols with gear up making contact with the surface and sliding to a stop. - [Accident 20190503003859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190503003859A), May 3, 2019: Cessna 340 (N5418M), Carvers, NV, Substantial damage. Prior to departing from an unimproved, dirt private runway in rural Nevada, the pilot failed to appropriately evaluate the runway condition, length and… - [Incident 20190322006219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190322006219I), Mar 22, 2019: Cessna 340 (N224RR), Fort Worth, TX, Minor damage. On March 22, 2019 at approximately 1520 local time, a Cessna 340, registration number N224RR, owned by metroplex flight services LLC, encountered a landing… All 156: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-340/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 164, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-340/aircraft - ads: 31, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-340/ads - incidents: 156, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-340/incidents --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.