1969 Cessna 401A
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
N401KA is a 1969 Cessna 401A Project Owners Passing Forces Sale, Aircraft is Located at the Kewanee, IL Airport KEZI, Always Stored in Hanger, No Corrosion or Hail Damage, Last Flown 2007, Will Need to be Trailed Away! TTAF: 5700, L/H Engine Model TSIO-520-E, S/N 183541-R, TSMO: 1041, R/H Engine Model TSIO-520-E, S/N 514404, TSMO: 1134, R/H Prop McCauley 3AF320C87-NR 1974 P22EA S/N 746908 TSOH 5 (1997) Blades S82NC-5.5 S/N F32476YS/F32485YS/F33237YS, L/H Prop McCauley 3AF32C87-KNR 1969 P22EA S/N 693508 TSOH 5 (1997) Blades S82NC-5.5 S/N F16412YS/F16468YS/F16656YS, Call Mary
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Scott Delawder
barnstormers.com
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$49,000
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Galesburg, Illinois | Aug 02, 2026 | 11 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 401A
This 1969 Cessna 401A (N401AK) is a 8-seat multi engine piston with 5,700 hours on the airframe.
The 401A cruises at 210 kts (389 km/h) with a range of 1,000 nm (1,852 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 26,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 38 GPH (144 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $236/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $390/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $35,000. With 5,700 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,400 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 3 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 401A — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N401AK.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 401A
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 3 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
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View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 401A
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
(CAN) DURING TAKEOFF, THE PILOT ADVANCED BOTH PLAS TO TAKEOFF & NOTICED THAT THE NR 1 ENG DID NOT RESPOND FROM THE IDLE SPEED OF 28% N1. THE PILOT ABORTED THE MISSION & RETURNED TO THE GATE & TRIED AGAIN WITH NO ABILITY TO ADVANCE POWER ON THE SUSPE...
SHORTLY AFTER TAKE-OFF AT APPROXIMATELY 200 FT AGL, PILOT NOTICED PARTIAL LEFT ENGINE POWER LOSS WITH ENGINE FUEL FLOW SURGING FROM MINIMUM TO MAXIMUM. DECLARED AN EMERGENCY RETURNED AND LANDED . NOTICED WHEN PULLING POWER BACK TO LAND PROBLEM LEFT...
APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HRS INTO FLIGHT, PILOT NOTED RT ENGINE MANIFOLD PRESSURE DROPPED AFTER SWITCHING FUEL TANKS ADJUSTED POWER, ENGINE MANIFOLD PRESSURE DROPPED AND SURGED, PILOT NOTICED OIL ON TOP OF RT ENG COWL AND OIL PRESSURE LOW AND SURGING, RED...
ON APPROACH PILOT SELECTED FULL FLAPS, HEARD LOUD POP AIRCRAFT WANTED TO ROLL RIGHT. CORRECTED WITH AILERON, DECLARED EMERGENCY AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENCE. INSPECTED AIRCRAFT FOUND THAT A FLOOR PANEL CLIP NUT HAD BECOME CAUGHT IN FLAP DRIVE GEAR/...
(CAN) RT MLG COLLAPSED DURING TURN TO LINE UP FOR TAKEOFF. PARTS FOUND FAILED AFTER COLLAPSE. ADJUSTING SCREW PN 0841113-3 FOUND SHEARED. BOLT ATTACHING BELLCRANK ASSY TO LANDING GEAR TRUNNION FOUND SHEARED. BOLT PN NAS464P4-26 FOUND SHEARED. MO...
DURING RETURN FLIGHT, PILOTS NOTICED SLOPPY RUDDER CONTROL, THEY INVESTIGATED AND FOUND VERY LITTLE RUDDER INPUT FROM LT PEDAL ON BOTH PILOT AND CO-PILOTS SIDE. USING RUDDER TRIM FOUND THEY COULD CONTROL RUDDER. THEY FOUND CLOSEST AIRPORT ENROUTE W...
CAPTAINS OUTBOARD RUDDER PEDAL MOUNT BLOCK INTERCOSTAL AT STN 118.55, REPAIRED DUE TO CRACKED.
CRACKED BETWEEN SPARK PLUG BOSS AND EXHAUST CYLINDER. TYPICAL OF THE CYLINDERS. (K)
RT ENGINE NR 5 CYLINDER. LOW COMPRESSION. (K)
CRACK IS TYPICAL FOR THESE CYLINDERS, RT ENGINE NR 3. (K)
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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