1981 Cessna 404
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
ENGINE TYPE: Continental GTSIO-520M
ENGINE TOTAL TIMES: L-199.38H(TSN) | R-199.38H(TSN)
PROPELLER TOTAL TIMES: L-793.09H(TSO) | R-1346.55H(TSO)
Avionics suite Including:
Flight display - Aspen PFD 1000
NAV/GPS/VHF - Garmin GNS430 x2
Transponder - Garmin GTX330
ELT - ME406
Shadin totaliser
400B Autopilot
Avidyne PFD & Radar
Codan HF 2000
Fire Detection System Installation
Illuminated Flight Checklist
FWD Baggage Compartment Additional Latches
Emergency Flap Switch
Additional Front Baggage Door Latches
Structural Installation of ELT, Antenna and Switch
A/C Unit Installation
iPad Mini RAM Mount Installation - CC404
Lifejacket Stowage Packs
(I-PAD)Electronic Fight Bag Provision Installation - C404
Engine
Engine 1 Make/Model
Interior
Year Interior
Exterior
Year Painted
Modifications / STCs
• Fire Detection System Installation - installed
• Interior Trim Replacement
• Illuminated Flight Checklist - installed
• FWD Baggage Compartment Additional Latches - installed
• Emergency Flap Switch - installed
• LH & RH fire extinguishers - installed
• Emergency Flap Switch - installed
• Additional Front Baggage Door Latches - installed
• Structural Installation of ELT, Antenna and Switch - installed
• A/C Unit Installation - installed
• iPad Mini RAM Mount Installation - CC404 - installed
• Lifejacket Stowage Packs - installed
• (I-PAD)Electronic Fight Bag Provision Installation - C404 - installed
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Airflite
controller.com
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$328,000
$331,171
|
Cairns, Queensland, Australia | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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Airflite
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$335,121 *
GBP £248,040
|
Cairns, Queensland, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | 104 days | Active | |
|
Airflite
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$332,889 *
AUD $475,000
|
Cairns, Queensland, Australia | Apr 02, 2026 | 106 days | Active | |
|
Listing Source
planesales.com.au
|
$330,113
$329,563
|
Queensland, Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active | |
|
Listing Source
planesalesusa.com
|
$331,680
$327,337
|
Queensland, Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 404
This 1981 Cessna 404 (VH-TFU) is a 10-seat multi engine piston with 24,387 hours on the airframe. There are currently 6 404 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $150,000 to $595,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $328,000.
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 24,387 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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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (VH-TFU) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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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
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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
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 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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