# Cessna 340A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry codes: 2076405, 2073325 - Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA - Model: 340A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engines: 2 - Seats: 6 - Data sheet: TCDS 3A25 - Registered aircraft: 543 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-340a ## ADs that may apply - [AD 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026 - [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 2001-22-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-22-14): Fire Extinguishing System Bottle Cartridges · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 105 more. Effective Dec 10, 2001 - [AD 2001-15-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-15-17): Transponder Control Panels · Bombardier ATR42-200, ATR42-300, ATR42-320 and 30 more. Effective Aug 20, 2001 - [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 98-24-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-24-14): Exhaust System Components · Cessna 340A and 414A. Effective Dec 21, 1998 - [AD 98-04-28](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-04-28): AFM - Limitations Section - Icing · Cessna 310R, 335, 340A and 12 more. Effective Mar 13, 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 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 95-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-22-01): Fluorescent Lighting System · Aerospace Lighting Fluorescent lighting systems, A310-203, A310-204 and 74 more. Effective Dec 4, 1995 - [AD 94-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-01-06): Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System II Processors · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 176 more. Effective Feb 4, 1994 - [AD 93-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-04-02): Transponders · BAE Systems ATP, CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), DHC-8-101 and 23 more. Effective Mar 26, 1993 - [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 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 80-19-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-19-10): Deicer Systems In Adverse Weather · Cessna 335 and 340A. Effective Sep 29, 1980 - [AD 80-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-17-04): Fuel Flow Transducers · Aerosonic Fuel Flow Transducers, PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) and 9 more. Effective Aug 13, 1980 - [AD 80-13-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-13-14): Fuel Flow Transducer · Cessna 310R, 335, 340A and 4 more. Effective Jul 22, 1980 - [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 78-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-11-05): Autopilot Actuator · Cessna 210M, 310R, 340A and 9 more. Effective Jun 5, 1978 - [AD 77-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-06-05): Fire Hazard in Oxygen System · Cessna 340A. Effective Mar 31, 1977 - [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 (129, 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 CEN25FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA346), Aug 27, 2025: Cessna 340 (N888MT), Kearney, MO, substantial damage, 2 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB GAA25WA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA036), Dec 2, 2024: Cessna 340A (N340GJ), Magny-lès-Villers, France, destroyed - [NTSB CEN25LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA051), Nov 27, 2024: Cessna 340 (N5757C), Muskogee, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of power to both engines. - [NTSB GAA25WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA016), Oct 27, 2024: Cessna 340A (N38CM), Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel, France, destroyed - [NTSB CEN24LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA062), Dec 12, 2023: Cessna 340A (N7067W), New Orleans, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The improper maintenance of the main landing gear, which resulted in a collapse and overstress failure of the left main landing gear during landing. - [NTSB WPR24LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA013), Oct 12, 2023: Cessna 340A (N682JS), Boise, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing, which resulted in impact with a fence. - [NTSB WPR24LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA003), Oct 2, 2023: Cessna 340A (N121CB), Hayward, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s sudden incapacitation from effects of a previously undiagnosed underlying heart disease, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR23LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA221), Jun 8, 2023: Cessna 340A (N340SW), Bend, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the fuel station, resulting in a ground collision and fire. - [NTSB ERA23LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA101), Jan 3, 2023: Cessna 340A (N824BC), Atlantic Ocean, Turks & Caicos Islands, substantial damage. Probable cause: A fuel system malfunction for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in fuel starvation to both engines. - [NTSB WPR22FA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA309), Aug 18, 2022: Cessna 340A (N740WJ), Watsonville, CA, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot of the multi-engine airplane to see and avoid the single-engine airplane while performing a straight-in approach for landing. All 129: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-340a/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (271, 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. - [Incident 20260520012719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260520012719I), May 20, 2026: Cessna 340A (N340BC), Russellville, KY, Minor damage. During landing at Russellville (4M7), the aircraft departed the end of the runway, striking two runway lights, causing damage to the propellers and aircraft.… - [Accident 20250827021369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250827021369A), Aug 27, 2025: Cessna 340A (N888MT), Excelsior Sprin, MO, Destroyed, 2 fatal. [privacy data omitted] Entered left downwind traffic pattern for kgph runway 18. Aircraft descended below normal altitude for base leg and during turn from… - [Incident 20250627008979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250627008979I), Jun 27, 2025: Cessna 340A (N2696U), El Paso, TX, Minor damage. During the landing roll and during the application of brakes the pilot felt a "pop" the acft then slid to a stop. Inspection of the lt landing gear revealed… - [Incident 20250131000989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250131000989I), Jan 31, 2025: Cessna C340 (N128MC), New Iberia, LA, Minor damage. While taxing for take off the left main landing gear collapsed. Investigation discovered a broken bolt on the landing gear lockdown strut. - [Accident 20241127018639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241127018639A), Nov 27, 2024: Cessna 340A (N5757C), Muskogee, OK, Substantial damage. On 11/27/2024 at 0008 local, the aircraft impacted the ground approximately a half-mile short of runway 13 at Davis field in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Before impact… - [Incident 20241020017659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241020017659I), Oct 20, 2024: Cessna 340A (N774DC), West Field, MA, Minor damage. Aircraft departed airport gbr and upon landing gear retraction, pilot noticed unusual sound and gear light indications. Pilot chose to recycle the landing gear… - [Incident 20240228002599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240228002599I), Feb 28, 2024: Cessna 340A (N56ME), Fort Myers, FL, Minor damage. PIC departed from home airport of kmth. Flew to kmky to fuel up. Normal, stable landing and a soft touch down at kmky and three green lights on rollout and… - [Accident 20240226000979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240226000979A), Feb 26, 2024: Cessna 340A (N242G), Fort Myers, FL, Substantial damage. Subject entered the property around 0015 on 26 feb 2024 near [privacy data omitted]. Subject was seen walking around a few aircraft and even entered another… - [Incident 20231226022079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231226022079I), Dec 26, 2023: Cessna 340A (N400HC), Sea Ranch, CA, Minor damage. Departed ksmo approximately 9:30 am PST on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 with 3 pax on board for 2 hour flight to CA51. Per airstrip briefing , approached upwind… - [Accident 20231212020449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231212020449A), Dec 12, 2023: Cessna 340A (N7067W), New Orleans, LA, Substantial damage. On 12/12/2023 aircraft landed at knew on runway 36L. After 1000FT rollout left gear collapsed with aircraft sliding off left side of runway coming to rest in… All 271: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-340a/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 543, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-340a/aircraft - ads: 36, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-340a/ads - incidents: 271, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-340a/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.