1978 Cessna 402B
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Garmin G600Txi 7” PFD/MFD Garmin GMA 345 Bluetooth Audio Panel Garmin GTN 650Xi Nav/Com/GPS Garmin GNC 255 Nav/Com Garmin GTX 345 Transponder (ADS-B In & Out) S-Tec 55X Autopilot
Description
The 1978 Cessna 408B is a rugged, twin-engine turboprop designed for reliability and versatility. Known for its short take-off capability and strong payload performance, it excels in remote operations. Durable construction, efficient performance, and dependable handling make it a trusted aircraft for cargo, charter, and utility missions worldwide everywhere today.
Interior
Grey Leather Seats with matching carpets and side panels
Exterior
Overall White with Red and Blue Trim
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Agnes Phillips
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South Africa | May 13, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 402B
This 1978 Cessna 402B (ZS-MGY) is a 10-seat multi engine piston with 7,257 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 402B aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $150,000 to $175,290.
The 402B cruises at 200 kts (370 km/h) with a range of 1,200 nm (2,222 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel.
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 402B — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (ZS-MGY) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
South Africa
ZA
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 402B
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 402B
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, CAPTAIN EXPERIENCED A SERVICE DIFFICULTY IN OUR N402PA (CESSNA 402-B) AIRCRAFT ON A PART 135 FLIGHT. CAPTAIN WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE RIGHT FUEL SELECTOR FROM THE "AUX" TO THE "MAIN" POSITION. AS A RESULT, THE RIGHT ENGINE EXP...
LEFT HAND ALTERNATOR LIGHT CAME ON, TAXING ON RUNWAY FOR TAKE OFF.
RH MAGNETO ON RH ENGINE RAN ROUGH DURING PREFLIGHT RUNUP. ENGINE CLEARED UP AFTER LEANING MIXTURE FOR 2 MINUTES. TAXIED TO RUNWAY. DURING TAKEOFF RUN THE ENGINE WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE SAME TAKEOFF POWER AS LH ENGINE, SO PIC ABORTED TAKEOFF. HE DID...
TAKEOFF WAS NORMAL 34.5” MP, 2700 RPM, FUEL FLOW IN THE WHITE ARC. DURING CLIMB POWER SETTINGS RIGHT ENGINE WOULD NOT MAINTAIN MAP SETTING. RETURNED TO EDC, LANDED WITH NO FURTHER ISSUES. TESTED ENGINE ON THE GROUND AND COULD ONLY GET 28” MP.
PILOT REPORT: UPON DEPARTING ADS (GTX936 ADS-LBB) TOWER REPORTED SEEING A CONTRAIL STREAMING FROM THE PLANE. PILOT CONFIRMED AND SAID HE WOULD RETURN. NOT LONG LATER REPORTED THE RT ENGINE STARTING TO RUN ROUGH AND REQUESTED PRIORITY TO LAND. TOWE...
DURING A ROUTINE 200 HOUR INSPECTION OF THE AIRFRAME, MECHANIC OBSERVED MOVEMENT IN THE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR MOUNTING BRACKET. UPON FURTHER VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE BRACKET A CRACK WAS OBSERVED IN THE RADIUS ON ONE SIDE OF THE BRACKET. BRACKET P/N: ...
AIRCRAFT WAS IN MAINTENANCE FOR A ROUTINE 200 HOUR INSPECTION. MAINTENANCE WAS COMPLYING WITH MULTI-ENGINE OWNER ADVISORY MEL-57-02 WING- FORWARD LOWER CARRY-THRU SPAR CAP INSPECTION. DURING THIS INSPECTION CORROSION WAS NOTED ON THE CARRY-THRU SPAR ...
RIGHT ENGINE WILL NOT MAINTAIN CORRECT MANIFOLD PRESSURE.
APPEARS THAT RT FUEL QTY INDICATING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS INDICATING 12 GALLONS OF FUEL IN TANK AND IT WAS ACTUALLY EMPTY.THE SIGNAL CONDITIONER WAS SWAPPED WITH THE LT SIDE AND FAULT FOLLOWED. PRESENTLY SIGNAL CONDITIONER IS ON ORDER.
DURING DESCENT INTO KANE AIRPORT PILOT COULD SEE OIL STREAKING BACK FROM TOP COWL LOUVERS. AFTER A FEW MINUTES HE ALSO NOTICED OIL PRESSURE DROPPING. PILOT PRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN ENGINE AND FEATHERED PROPELLER. SINCE KANE AIRPORT WAS THE CLOSEST AIR...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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