1978 Cessna 414A
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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Description
Maintenance Condition: Annual Last Completed 12/25 IFR Pitot-Static 4/24 ELT Check 12/25, Battery Due 12/27
Capabilities: Rosen Sun Visors FIKI Heated Props Full DE-ICE Boots 11 Cubic Ft Oxygen System Heated Windshield Vortex Generators Pressurized Magnetos Hydraulic Landing Gear Cockpit CD Player Engine Fire Extinguisher Prop Synch
Interior: Dune leather interior throughout with carpet runners and Sandal wood Veneer to match. 6 place cabin interior seating with 4 club chairs with foldable table in between along with a lavatory and privacy curtain. Convenient aft belted portable lav seat and storage cabinetry.
Exterior: Overall Matterhorn White with Red, Black and Gold stripes.
Interior
Dune leather interior throughout with carpet runners and Sandal wood Veneer to match. 6 place cabin interior seating with 4 club chairs with foldable table in between along with a lavatory and privacy curtain. Convenient aft belted portable lav seat and storage cabinetry.
Exterior
Overall Matterhorn White with Red, Black and Gold stripes.
Inspection
Annual Last Completed 12/25 IFR Pitot-Static 4/24 ELT Check 12/25, Battery Due 12/27
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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Assent Aeronautics
trade-a-plane.com
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Call for price
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Denton, TX | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$: Inquire
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TX | Mar 31, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Ric Coleman
globalplanesearch.com
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$439,500
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TX | Apr 01, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 414A
This 1978 Cessna 414A (N414SM) is a 8-seat multi engine piston with 6,095 hours on the airframe. There are currently 25 414A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $329,000 to $739,500.
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.
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 6,095 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,600 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 N414SM.
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 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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