1979 Cessna 414
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
History: Manufacturing of this Cessna 414A RAM IV, serial number 414A0420, was completed on 26 October 1979. For testing and approval, it was registered in the United States as N2692Y by Cessna. Shortly after production, the aircraft was registered as D-IAAQ and ferried to Germany, where it was operated by two different private owners. On 28 February 2002, it was transferred to the Netherlands and registered as PH-SWN. The aircraft remained on the Dutch register, changing ownership in 2014. Since 10 September 2021, the aircraft has been owned by its current German owner, who continues to operate the aircraft under the registration PH-SWN. Damage History: no known damage history Aircraft Subject to Prior Sale or Removal from Market without Notice. Specification Subject to Verification by Purchaser.
Engine
Continental TSIO-520-NB, rated at 325 hp TBO 1600 hr or 12 years recommended L/H 305 SMOH compl. in 10/2014 leak test 66 / 62 / 74 / 72 / 72 / 72 of 80 psi R/H 305 SMOH compl. in 10/2014 leak test 74 / 68 / 66 / 72 / 72 / 70 of 80 psi
Propeller
Hartzell PHC-C3YF-2UF/FC7663, 3-blade TBO 2400 hr or 6 years recommended L/H 143 SPOH compl. in 11/2020 R/H 143 SPOH compl. in 11/2020
Interior
Light Brown leather interior in good condition (7 of 10)
Exterior
All over White with Red stripes (6 of 10)
Inspection
Annual: April Maintenance: In July 2023, the aircraft underwent a major maintenance event including structural and system inspections as well as the completion of an extensive Garmin avionics upgrade, with all work found satisfactory. The Airworthiness Review Certificate received its second extension at a recorded total time of 3,733:31 hours and is valid until 11. April 2026 (will be prolonged in time). In December 2025, a new heated front windshield on the pilot’s side was installed.
Modifications / STCs
• LED Landing- and Taxi-lights
• LED Position & Strobe Lights
• Rosen sun visors
• New heated glass windshield (pilot side)
• Vortex Generators
• Prop Sync
• ELT
• Q-Tip propellers (de-iced)
• FIKI certified
• RAM IV engines
• Gear Mirror at lh cowling
• Cabin intercom system
• Oxygen system (11 cu.ft. cylinder)
• Boots
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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Klaus Kuehl
avbuyer.com
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$556,560
$558,145
|
Germany | Mar 16, 2026 | — | Active | |
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K-aircraft Jets & Props
aviapages.com
|
$560,611
|
Netherlands | May 06, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
K-aircraft Jets & Props
planecheck.com
|
$559,153 *
€ 480,000
|
Germany | May 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
K-aircraft Jets & Props, Inh. Klaus Kuehl
aircraft24.com
|
$654,321 *
US$ 558,912
|
Germany | Mar 21, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
This Cessna
globalplanesearch.com
|
Call for Price
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Augsburg, Germany | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
This Cessna
globalplanesearch.com
|
$536,064
|
Augsburg, Germany | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
K-aircraft Jets & Props
controller.com
|
$642,730
$637,723
|
Schwabmunchen, Bavaria, Germany | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Listing Source
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$654,107
|
Schwabmunchen, Bavaria, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Listing Source
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$645,333 *
GBP £480,278
|
Schwabmunchen, Bavaria, Germany | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Cessna 414
This 1979 Cessna 414 (PH-SWN) is a 8-seat multi engine piston with 3,750 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 above the market average at $642,730.
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 3,750 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 414 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (PH-SWN) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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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 PH-SWN.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (PH-SWN). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
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
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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.