Cessna 335

Cessna · United States · first flew 1970 · light aircraft

The Cessna 335 is an unpressurised twin-engine light aircraft closely related to the Cessna 340, sharing the same airframe and fuel-injected engines but without the pressurisation system. It offered a lower-cost alternative to the 340 for owners not needing high-altitude capability.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	2 × piston, wing-mounted
F — Fuselage	10.46 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Unpressurised twin-engine variant of the 340 series
Low wing with fuel-injected Continental engines
Club-seating cabin for five or six

Nearly identical to the Cessna 340, distinguished primarily by the absence of pressurisation-related fittings. The low wing, twin engines, and retractable gear place it firmly in the Cessna 300-series family.

Specifications

The Cessna 335 has a length of 10.46 m (34 ft).
It has a wingspan of 11.6 m (38 ft).
Its maximum speed is 381 km/h (237 mph).
Typical crew: 1 pilot + up to 5 passengers.

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History

Cessna introduced the 335 in 1979 alongside the pressurised 340A to capture buyers wanting twin-engine capability without the expense of pressurisation. Production was modest — fewer than 65 were built before the line closed in 1980 due to limited market demand. The type is rare today.

Variants

Only one main production variant was produced; the 335 is essentially a 340 airframe with the pressurisation equipment deleted.

Where you'll see it

Operated by private owners and small charter operators in North America; rare outside the United States due to limited production numbers.

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