1979 Cessna 404
Multi Engine Piston
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The forward camera hole has a sliding hatch which it is possible to open from a control on the flightdeck. There is also a manual control next to the hatch (see opposite). The rear camera hole is externally screw fixed.
Description
History Delivered new in 1979 to the first of several German operators, the last of which BSF Luftbild acquired the aircraft in 2001 converted the aircraft with a dual camera hole installation. In February 2016 the aircraft was sold to the current Latvian operator MezaIpasnieku Konsultativais Centrs (MIKC) translated as the Forest Owners Consulting Centre. Airframe Aircraft type : Cessna 404 Serial number : 404-0406 Registration : YL-IET Year of manufacture : 1979 Total hours : 20,794 Total cycles : 15,100 Last flight : 26th April 2021 Engines (Left / Right) Manufacturer Continental / Continental Type GTSIO-520M / GTSIO-520M Serial number 1034089 / 1009515 Hours since new tba / tba Hours since overhaul 1,314 / 1,430 Overhaul interval (FH) 1,600 / 1,600 Date of first installation 14/11/17 / 28/02/14 Overhaul interval (months) 144 / 144 Propellers (Left / Right) Manufacturer McCauley / McCauley Type 3FF32C501A / 3FF32C501A Serial number 765190 / 804730 Hours since overhaul 1,592 / 1,643 Date of first installation 28/09/18 / 28/09/18 Overhaul interval (FH) 2,000 / 2,000 Overhaul interval (months) 72 / 72 Avionics Garmin GNS 430 VHF Com / VHF Nav / GPS (No.1) Bendix/King KX165A VHF Com / VHF Nav (No.2) Bendix/King KR-87 ADF Garmin GTX 330 Transponder No.1 Bendix/King KT76A Transponder No.2 Bendix/King KN-62A DME Cessna 400B Nav-o-matic Autopilot Kannad 406 AS ELT Equipment Dual camera holes*. Crew cargo doors. De-icing system. *The forward camera hole has a sliding hatch which it is possible to open from a control on the flightdeck. There is also a manual control next to the hatch (see opposite). The rear camera hole is externally screw fixed.
Engine
Manufacturer Continental / Continental Type GTSIO-520M / GTSIO-520M Serial number 1034089 / 1009515 Hours since new tba / tba Hours since overhaul 1,314 / 1,430 Overhaul interval (FH) 1,600 / 1,600 Date of first installation 14/11/17 / 28/02/14 Overhaul interval (months) 144 / 144 Propellers (Left / Right) Manufacturer McCauley / McCauley Type 3FF32C501A / 3FF32C501A Serial number 765190 / 804730 Hours since overhaul 1,592 / 1,643 Date of first installation 28/09/18 / 28/09/18 Overhaul interval (FH) 2,000 / 2,000 Overhaul interval (months) 72 / 72 Avionics Garmin GNS 430 VHF Com / VHF Nav / GPS (No.1) Bendix/King KX165A VHF Com / VHF Nav (No.2) Bendix/King KR-87 ADF Garmin GTX 330 Transponder No.1 Bendix/King KT76A Transponder No.2 Bendix/King KN-62A DME Cessna 400B Nav-o-matic Autopilot Kannad 406 AS ELT Equipment Dual camera holes*. Crew & cargo doors. De-icing system. The forward camera hole has a sliding hatch which it is possible to open from a control on the flightdeck. There is also a manual control next to the hatch (see opposite). The rear camera hole is externally screw fixed.
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About This Cessna 404
This 1979 Cessna 404 is a 10-seat multi engine piston with 20,794 hours on the airframe. There are currently 6 404 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $150,000 to $595,000.
The 404 cruises at 200 kts (370 km/h) with a range of 1,100 nm (2,037 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 26,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 40 GPH (151 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $248/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $400/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $38,000. With 20,794 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 2 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 404 — Model Specs
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 404
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 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
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 404
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
ON DEPARTURE FROM KBFL, THE LEFT ENGINE LOST POWER SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE RETAINED PARTIAL POWER AND THE PROPELLER WAS NOT FEATHERED. THE PILOT IMMEDIATELY RETURNED TO KBFL. INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED A LARGE HOLE THROUGH THE TOP OF...
PILOT REPORTED RIGHT LANDING GEAR WOLD NOT EXTEND, WHEN SELECTED. THE EMERGENCY BLOW DOWN BOTTLE WAS ACTIVATED AND ALL GEARS CAME DOWN AND LOCKED.
ENGINE FAILED IN FLIGHT. NUMBER 1 CONNECTING ROD AND (CRANK END) PROTRUDING THROUGH TOP OF ENGINE CASE. RIGHT MAGNETO BROKEN OFF ITS MOUNT. THE ENGINE HAS BEEN IN SERVICE SINCE 05/2017. IT IS A FACTORY REBUILT ENGINE. THIS IS THE SECOND ENGINE I...
ENGINE DEVELOPED LOW OIL PRESSURE IN FLIGHT APPROX 20 PSI. REMOVED AND CLEANED OIL PRESSURE RELIEF PLUNGER. FOUND CARBON BITS IN OIL FROM CAVITY. ABOUT 20 HOURS LATER THE LOW OIL PRESSURE RETURNED. REMOVED OIL PRESSURE RELIEF PLUNGER. MORE CARB...
ENGINE FAILED IN FLIGHT. NR 5 AND NR 6 CONNECTING ROD (CRANK END) PROTRUDING THROUGH TOP OF ENGINE CASE. HOLES IN BOTH SIDES OF CASE BELOW NR 5 AND NR 6 CYLINDERS ABOVE OIL PAN FLANGE. THE ENGINE HAS BEEN IN SERVICE SINCE 07/2016. IT IS A FACTORY...
WHILE ON A ONE MILE FINAL APPROACH, THE RIGHT HAND ENGINE DEVELOPED A SEVERE VIBRATION AND BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. THE AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP WAS SELECTED TO HIGH BUT THE LOSS OF POWER DID NOT IMPROVE. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND THE PROPELLER FEATHERED. T...
DEPARTED, SELECTED GEAR UP AND SHORTLY AFTER BEGAN TO GET A PETROLEUM ODOR IN THE CABIN. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THAT THE LEFT HYD FLOW ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED, FOLLOWED BY THE RIGHT. ACTIVATED THE EMERGENCY LANDING GEAR EXTENSION BLOW DOWN SYSTEM...
WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, THE PILOT NOTICED THE LT ENG OIL PRESS DROPPING. ONCE THE OIL PRESS DROPPED BELOW THE GREEN ARC, SHUT DOWN THE LT ENG & CONTACTED CTR. DIVERTED TO ALTERNATE AIRPORT, MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. THE OIL WAS BEING DUMPED OVER...
DURING FLIGHT, THE LT ENGINE ALTERNATOR STOPPED PRODUCING POWER DUE TO THE DRIVE CLUTCH SLIPPING. AFTER LANDING, REMOVED ALTERNATOR AND CHECKED THE DRIVE CLUTCH. COULD TURN THE CLUTCH BY HAND WITH SOME FORCE. REPLACED THE CLUTCH, REGULATOR AND ALT...
THE ACFT HAD TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE DURING FLIGHT, DUE TO BOTH CHARGING SYSTEMS FAILING TOGETHER. RT ALTERNATOR FAILED DURING CRUISE, SHORTLY AFTER LT ALTERNATOR FAILED DUE TO A FAILED DRIVE CLUTCH. THE RT ALTERNATOR APPEARED TO HAVE AN INTERNAL ...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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