1971 Cessna 414
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHADSB in and out. PMA 7000 M-S Audio Selector Panel with 6 place intercom GNS 530W NAV/COM (x2) Avidyne FlightMax MFD with weather radar GTX 330 transponder Auto Pilot with Yaw dampener EDM 760 Engine monitor Prop sync FO flight instruments Music input for intercom
Description
Very well-maintained Cessna 414, fully equipped. Great executive aircraft. Dynamic paint scheme.
Engine
Engine Mfg: Teledyne Continental Motors Engine Model: TSIO-520-NB (Ram VI) - 335HP Left Engine #1 S/N: 509570 RAM Conversion: 6 Left Engine #1 TSO: 1,700 hours Right Engine #2 S/N: 502489 RAM Conversion: 6 Right Engine #2 TSO: 1,700 hours Prop Mfg: Prop Model: Left Prop #1 PTSO: 450 Hours Left Prop #2 PTSO: 450 Hours
Interior
Exterior is a custom American Flag theme - very sharp - 8/10 Interior - 8/10 7th seat with Potty
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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USA Aircraft Brokers - Gulf Coast Office
globalair.com
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$129,000
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MA | Mar 13, 2026 | 2 days | Active | |
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USA Aircraft Brokers - Gulf Coast Office
trade-a-plane.com
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$119,000
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() Westfield, MA | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active | |
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USA Aircraft Brokers
aircraftdealer.com
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$129,000
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Pensacola, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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USA Aircraft Brokers
aerotrader.com
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$119,000
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(Kbaf) Westfield, MA | May 01, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 414
This 1971 Cessna 414 (N414SD) is a 8-seat multi engine piston with 6,050 hours on the airframe. There are currently 14 414 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $119,000 to $642,730. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $119,000.
The 414 cruises at 210 kts (389 km/h) with a range of 1,315 nm (2,435 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 30,200 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 30 GPH (114 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $165/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $350/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $30,000. With 6,050 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,600 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 6 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 414 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
HAYDEN STEPHEN M
Registration Address
LUDLOW, MA
Certificate Issued
2024-02-13
Airworthiness
1995-03-18
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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
NTSB database checked for N414SD.
Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 414
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 6 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 404, 411, 411A, 414, 414A, 421, 421A, 421B, 421C, 425, and 441 Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company Models T303, 402C, 404, 414A, and 421C Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 414
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
DURING A PREFLIGHT WALKAROUND, SURFACE CORROSION WAS OBSERVED ON THE VERTICAL STABILIZER AFT SECTION. AFTER CLOSER INSPECTION SEVERE DELAMINATION WAS SEEN ON THE AFT VERTICAL SUPPORT ANGLES AND AFT STAB BULKHEAD SECTION. THE RUDDER TRIM TAB BRACKET A...
DURING A PREFLIGHT WALK AROUND CORROSION WAS OBSERVED ON THE AFT SPAR ANGLE CHANNEL OF THE VERTICAL STABILIZER. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION SIGNIFICANT INTERGRANULAR CORROSION WAS FOUND RESULTING IN EXFOLIATION OF THE SURFACE OT THE SPAR ANGLE. THIS R...
RIGHT FORWARD WINDSHIELD (CESSNA PART NUMBER 5111604-202) BLEW OUT AT ALTITUDE 16,000 DURING CRUISE/KEVEL FLIGHT.
THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR FAILED AS A RESULT OF THE NUT ON THE LEFT TORQUE LINK BOLT FAILED. THE TORQUE LINK SEPERATED AND FAILD TO KEEP THE WHEEL ALIGNED WITH THE AIRCRAFT. RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT.
LEFT ALTERNATOR FAIL ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. NO VOLTAGE INDICATION ON LEFT ALTERNATOR. WIRING TERMINALS WERE INTACT AND FIELD VOLTAGE WAS PRESENT. INSPECTION REVEALED THE ALTERNATOR DRIVE SHAFT SHEARED SEPARATING THE DRIVE SHAFT FROM THE ALTER...
AIRCRAFT OWNER REPORTED HISSING SOUND ABOVE CABIN HEADLINER WHEN CABIN OXYGEN CONTROL WAS TURNED ON. PRESSURIZED OXYGEN SYSTEM AND CONFIRMED LOUD HISSING SOUND COMING FROM HEADLINER BETWEEN FIRST ROW OF PASSENGER SEATS. USED BORESCOPE TO INSPECT THE ...
DURING ANNUAL/100 INSPECTION, SURFACE CORROSION WAS OBSERVED NEAR AND ON THE ATTACHMENT SCREWS FOR THE ELEVATOR TRIM TAB HORN (P/N: 0831000-50). CORROSION WAS CLEANED. CRACKS WERE OBSERVED IN THE AFT TWO SCREW HOLES ON THE TOP SURFACE OF THE ELEVATOR...
INSTALLED ENGINE AFTER OVERHAUL. AFTER THIRD START, THE PROPELLER FEATHERED. FOUND OIL TRANSFER COLLAR SPALLED/GROOVED. ENGINE HAD LESS THAN 3 MINUTES TOTAL TIME SINCE OVERHAUL WHEN THE PROPELLER FEATHERED.
SPALLED CAMSHAFT.
LEFT ENGINE HAS SPALLED INTAKE LIFTERS.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.