1981 Cessna 414A
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Price Negotiable. 1981 Cessna 414A. CPCP & SIDs all up-to-date. Fresh trim tab actuators overhaul. 310 HP engines with 1000 hours left to TBO. Propellers TSO 457 hours, TBO 2000. Pressurised aircraft with great autopilot functionality. Very comfortable seating and quiet cabin designed for maximum comfort. Factory air conditioning and heating equipped. Aspen Avionics Evolution PFD & MFD
2 x Garmin G430 IFR GNSS
Garmin GMA 340 Nav/Com
Codan HF 2000 Radio
S-Tec 55X Automatic Pilot with Altitude Preselect
Shadin EDM
JPI EDM 790 Engine Monitor
Garmin GMX 200 MFD Equipped with Weather Radar 4x Plush leather seats for passenger compartment (club configuration)
2x Plush leather seats in cockpit
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$399,000
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New South Wales, Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 14 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 414A
This 1981 Cessna 414A (VH-FCZ) is a 8-seat multi engine piston with 8,622 hours on the airframe. There are currently 29 414A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $279,310 to $739,500. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $399,000.
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. Service ceiling of 30,200 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 30 GPH (114 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $186/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 8,622 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,400 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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (VH-FCZ) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
New South Wales, Australia
AU
Seller reportedTitle 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.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $424,000–$532,287.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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