1981 Cessna 402C
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDual Garmin GNS-530 GPS/NAV/COM/GS/MAP Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel Garmin GTX-335 ADS-B Out Transponder Bendix/King KN-64 DME Bendix/King KR-87 ADF Bendix RDR-160 Color Radar S-Tec 55X Autopilot w/Flight Director Shadin DigiFlo-L Fuel Flow / Computer Interfaced with GPS JPI EDM-760 Engine Analyzer
Description
Additional Equipment: Cargo Door, Cleveland Wheel Brakes, Vortex Generators, RH Instruments, Fresh Annual, All SID’s C/W Impeccable Aircraft – No Corrosion!
Interior: 6 Pax plu Pilot & Copilot Businessliner configuration. Beige Leather Seats with Marble Brown Carpet - 7/10.
Exterior: Overall Matterhorn White with Blue and Tan Stripes 7/10.
Interior
6 Pax plu Pilot & Copilot Businessliner configuration. Beige Leather Seats with Marble Brown Carpet - 7/10.
Exterior
Overall Matterhorn White with Blue and Tan Stripes 7/10.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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About This Cessna 402C
This 1981 Cessna 402C (N400AT) is a 9-seat multi engine piston with 4,985 hours on the airframe.
The 402C cruises at 200 kts (370 km/h) with a range of 1,200 nm (2,222 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 $380/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $35,000. With 4,985 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,600 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 7 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 402C — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
ALPHA TANGO AVIATION INC
Registration Address
MIDDLETOWN, DE
Certificate Issued
2023-08-31
Airworthiness
2024-03-21
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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
NTSB database checked for N400AT.
Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 402C
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 7 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 402C
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
DURING MAINTENANCE A CRACK WAS VISUALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE AFT SIDE OF THE LEFT NACELLE CROSSOVER BEAM (P/N: 5654104-11). THIS CRACK MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 1.25 INCHES IN LENGTH, AND BEGINS AT THE TOP INBOARD TURBO BRACKET MOUNTING HOLE ON THE AFT FAC...
DURING DISASSEMBLY FOR SCHEDULED OVERHAUL A CRACK WAS IDENTIFIED AT A SINGLE BLADE ROOT. MULTIPLE BEARING RACES WERE FOUND TO BE CORRODED AND FAILED.
DURING NDT INSPECTION AS NOTED IN SID 57-10-16, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ON THE LEFT HAND INBOARD NACELLE FITTING. (P/N: 5292029-21) THIS CRACK MEASURES APPROXIMATELY .100 INCHES LONG ON THE INBOARD LOWER LEG OF THE FITTING, AND IS CONSISTENT WITH OTHE...
DURING MAINTENANCE CHAFING DAMAGE WAS VISUALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE FORWARD FACE OF THE LH CROSSOVER BEAM (OEM: 5654104-11). THIS CHAFE MEASURES APPROXIMATELY .700 LONG, .500 WIDE, WITH A DEPTH OF APPROXIMATELY .011. THIS BEAM HAS BEEN REPLACED.
PILOT REPORTED A FUEL SMELL IN THE CABIN. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE HEATER FUEL PUMP LEAKING. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED WITH NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.
DURING MAINTENANCE A SMALL AREA OF SURFACE CORROSION WAS VISUALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE TOP FACE OF THE VERTICAL LEG OF THE 0822550-43 WING ATTACH FITTING (LT LOWER AFT). THIS CORROSION MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 1.5 INCHES LONG, BY .125 INCHES WIDE WITH AN ...
DURING MAINTENANCE A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ON THE INBOARD FACE OF THE RIGHT INBD ENGINE BEAM IN THE AREA OF THE VERTICAL ATTACH CHANNELS FOR THE CROSSOVER BEAM. THIS CRACK WAS DISCOVERED AFTER CHANGING THE CROSSOVER BEAM VERTICAL ATTACH BRACKET P/N: 5...
PILOT REPORTED THE AUXILIARY CABIN FAN SWITCH FELT HOT WITH A BURNING SMELL AND NOTED SPARKS. COMPANY MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND A BURNT WIRE TERMINAL. THE TERMINAL WAS REPLACED WITH NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.
DURING LIGHTED BORESCOPE INSPECTION (TEXTRON MEL54-02R3) TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT OF AD 2017-10-09, A CRACK WAS IDENTIFIED ON THE OUTBOARD SIDE OF THE LEFT HAND INBOARD NACELLE FITTING ( OEM: 5292029-21). THIS CRACK MEASURES APPROXIMATELY .287 INCH...
DURING SCHEDULED NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING AS NOTED IN CESSNA SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION DOCUMENT (SID) 57-10-16, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ON THE RIGHT HAND INBOARD NACELLE FITTING (OEM P/N: 5292029-30) THIS CRACK MEASURES APPROXIMATELY .104 INCHES LONG ON T...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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