Cessna Ttx Model T240

Single Piston· 68 globally registered

The Cessna 240 represents the original iteration of what would become one of general aviation's most successful light twin families. Introduced in 1954, the 240 was Cessna's first twin-engine aircraft designed for the civilian market, featuring two Continental O-470 engines producing 240 horsepower each and a distinctive straight tail. Within a year, Cessna refined the design into the Model 310, which added swept vertical stabilizers and became a bestseller, but the 240 designation marks the genesis of a lineage that would span decades and thousands of airframes. With a maximum takeoff weight of 3,400 pounds and seating for four to six occupants, the 240 offered owner-pilots and small charter operators a capable platform for cross-country travel at speeds around 200 knots, with a service ceiling near 20,000 feet. Its twin-engine configuration provided redundancy and performance advantages over contemporary singles, though it demanded more rigorous pilot training and higher operating costs. The type found favor among business operators, air taxi services, and private owners seeking the safety margin and prestige of a twin. Today, the 240 and its immediate 310 successors remain active in roles ranging from personal transportation to specialized utility missions, valued for their rugged construction, parts availability through the broader 310 family, and straightforward systems. SkyMeter has tracked 135 flights across 56 airframes and 53 operators, with VAN BORTEL AIRCRAFT INC the largest observed operator.