How big is a Cessna 340?
34 ft. 4 in.
Cessna 340
| Wingspan: | 38 ft. 1 in. |
| Overall length: | 34 ft. 4 in. |
| Height: | 12 ft. 7 in. |
| Wing area (sq. ft.): | 184 |
| Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): | 32.6 |
How many seats does a Cessna 340 have?
5
Cessna 340/Number of seats
Are all Cessna 340 pressurized?
The Cessna 340 is a twin piston engine pressurized business aircraft that was manufactured by Cessna. The Cessna 335 is an unpressurized version, which appears the same externally as the 340….Cessna 340.
| Cessna 335/340 | |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1970 |
| Introduction | 1972 |
| Produced | 1971 (prototype) 1972-1984 (production) |
| Number built | 1,351 |
Is the Cessna 340 a good plane?
The 340 is a high flyer, with a service ceiling of nearly 30,000 feet. But most owners wisely operate in the high teens to mid-20s, where the airplane can be expected to true between 190 and 205 knots on about 30 gallons per hour at 65 percent power, and 200 to 217 knots on 32 to 34 GPH using 75 percent power.
What is a Cessna 340 called?
This variant is known as the 340A and it also features smaller 75.5-inch (1,920 mm) diameter propellers to reduce noise and meet ICAO Annex 16 noise requirements. The Cessna 335 was marketed as a low-priced, non-pressurized, version powered by 300 hp (225 kW) Continental TSIO-520-EB engines.
How fast does a Cessna 340 fly?
Specifications
| 1977 Cessna 340A | 1984 Cessna 340A | |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Capacity | 13 quarts each engine | 13 quarts each engine |
| Performance | ||
| Do Not Exceed Speed | 234 KIAS | 234 KIAS |
| Max. Structural Cruising Speed | 200 KIAS | 200 KIAS |
What engine does a Cessna 340 have?
Continental O-520
Cessna 340/Engine types
The Cessna 340 was originally equipped with two 285 hp turbocharged Continental TSIO-520-K fuel injected engines with three-bladed propellers. As is always the case with aircraft development, these aircraft engines proved to be slightly underpowered.
What kind of aircraft is the Cessna 340?
The Cessna 335 respectively Cessna 340 is a twin-engined six-seat light corporate aircraft with retractable landing gear produced by the US-American manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company. The Cessna 340 is equipped with a pressurized cabin. The unsuccessful (only 64 aircraft) Cessna 335 is unpressurized.
Where are the fuel tanks located on a Cessna 340?
These tanks are bladder type cells located between the spars and the outboard wing. Optional wing locker tanks are installed in the forward portion of each wing locker area. A fuel flow gauge, fuel quantity gauge and a fuel low level warning light is located in the cockpit.
When did the first Cessna 335 come out?
The Cessna 335 was marketed as a low-priced, non-pressurized, version powered by 300 hp (225 kW) Continental TSIO-520-EB engines. The prototype 335 made its maiden flight on December 5, 1978, with the first production aircraft flying in 1979. It was not a market success, with only 64 built by the time production ended in 1980.
How does a 340 land on the runway?
It does, and very well. The 340 doesn’t land like the 310. You get the approach speed stabilized at 117 indicated with flaps and gear down, then hold it in that position until just over the runway, when you ease off the power. The plane lands itself.