1978 Cessna 414A
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Airframe Total Time 7540 1600 TBO Engine 1 Notes Ram IV 325hp. 560 SMOH (May 2020) New RAM PMA Crankcase Engine 2 Notes RAM IV 325hp 560 SMOH (May 2020) New RAM PMA Crankcase Props Prop 1 & 2 Time Swept Blade Propellers Prop Notes Hartzell Scimitar Plus 560 Hours since NEW on both Avionics/Radios Garmin GNS 530W WAAS Garmin GNS-430W WAAS S-Tec 55X Auto Pilot with S-Tec ST-360 Altitude Preselect -Alerter Avidyne EX-500 MFD Garmin 347 Audio Panel Garmin GTX-345 ADS-B In and Out Transponder Garmin GTX-327 backup Transponder PS Eng PM 1000 intercom Sandel 3500 HSI New Shadin Digiflo-L FMS with New Fuel Flow Transducers KI-229 RMI KN-64 DME Mid Continent Stby Altitude Indicator Shadin Air Temp Probe Oxygen System Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) A/C Exterior: Year Painted 2007 Exterior Notes Paint is in average condition Boots good condition Interior: Year Interior 2008 Interior Notes New Grey Leather interior in 2008 (in good condition) For more information please call!
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jolliff Aviation
controller.com
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$315,000
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Dexter, Missouri | Jul 26, 2026 | 0 days | Active |
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About This Cessna 414A
This 1978 Cessna 414A (N414DW) is a 8-seat multi engine piston with 7,540 hours on the airframe. There are currently 27 414A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $279,740 to $795,000.
The 414A 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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $186/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 7,540 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 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 414A — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N414DW.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 414A
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 414A
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
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...
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.
LEFT ENGINE HAS SPALLED EXHAUST LIFTERS.
RIGHT ENGINE HAS SPALLED CAMSHAFT.
FOUND SPALLED INTAKE LIFTER ON RIGHT HAND ENGINE.
FOUND SPALLED EXHAUST LIFTER ON RIGHT HAND ENGINE.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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