2004 Cessna 400 for sale

2004 Cessna 400

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$239,900Great Deal
Location Lexington, KY
Total Time 1,424 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,424 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 41026
Reg # N2500T
Damage History Clean per seller
Cruise 220 kts (407 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB 2 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Avidyne Entegra FlightMax PFD w/ Flight Director Avidyne FlightMax EX5000 MFD Garmin GNS430W IFR GPS/NAV/COM (#1) Garmin GNS430W IFR GPS/NAV/COM (#2) Garmin GTX345 ADS-B Transponder S-TEC 55X Autopilot w/ Auto Trim GPSS and Altitude Pre-Select Ryan Active Traffic CMAX Electronic Charts EMAX Engine Monitoring Digital Checklists on MFD Terrain Awareness Mid-Continent Electric Attitude Indicator w/ Battery Backup

Description

This single-owner aircraft has 1,424 hours since new on the 310 HP Continental TSIO-550, airframe, and 3-blade Hartzell prop, with all maintenance performed by an authorized Columbia dealer. Well equipped with the Avidyne Entegra glass cockpit, dual Garmin GNS 430W WAAS IFR GPS/NAV/COMs, GTX 345 ADS-B, and an S-TEC 55X autopilot with GPSS and altitude pre-select, it’s an excellent IFR and cross-country platform. Additional highlights include factory four-place oxygen, speed brakes, engine monitoring, digital charts, and terrain awareness. Always hangared with complete logs, no damage or hail history, and a September 2025 annual. Exterior 7/10, interior 8/10. Located in Lexington, KY (LEX). Financing and insurance available. Located in Lexington, KY – LEX Complete & Consecutive Logs September 2025 Annual Inspection Useful Load 1,077 lbs. No Damage History No Hail Damage Always Hangared Financing & Insurance Available – Aircraft Guarantee and Lending’s tailored program makes aircraft ownership simple and affordable. Contact AGL to finance your next aircraft purchase and enjoy competitive rates and flexible terms.

Engine

1424 Hours SNEW 186 Hours Since Top Overhaul (2017): * NEW Factory Cylinder Assemblies * NEW Intake and Exhaust Lifters Top Overhaul by Jay’s Aircraft Maintenance (FAA approved repair station) Continental TSIO-550 Engine 310 HP

Propeller

1424 Hours SNEW 3-Blade Hartzell Prop Polished Spinner

Interior

8 out of 10 Beige Leather

Exterior

7 out 10

Inspection

September 2025 Annual Inspection Financing & Insurance Available – Aircraft Guarantee and Lending’s tailored program makes aircraft ownership simple and affordable. Contact AGL to finance your next aircraft purchase and enjoy competitive rates and flexible terms. 859-694-8589 / [email protected] Specifications for this aircraft are believed to be accurate but are not warranted. It is the responsibility of the buyer to confirm all specifications, equipment, and times. AirMart does not represent or warrant the working order, merchantability, or operability of any equipment. Airplanes are dynamic assets whose condition, availability, and details may change without notice. All information is subject to independent verification and inspection by the buyer. Availability cannot be guaranteed, as the aircraft may be sold, leased, or withdrawn from the market at any time.

Modifications / STCs

Factory Installed 4-Place Oxygen System

Speed Brakes

Wingtip Strobes

Bose Headset Jacks – Front Seats

EMAX (Engine Monitoring)

CMAX (Digital Charts)

Factory Tuned Induction and Exhaust

Continental Motors Tuned Fuel Injectors

Air/Oil Separator

Hobbs Meter

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna 400

This 2004 Cessna 400 (N2500T) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,424 hours on the airframe. There are currently 87 400 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $239,900 to $1,649,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $239,900.

The 400 cruises at 220 kts (407 km/h) with a range of 1,100 nm (2,037 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 25,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 17.5 GPH (66 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $96/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $200/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $26,000. With 1,424 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 576 hours remaining to engine TBO .

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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,424 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Check 2 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $262 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 400 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
220 kts (407 km/h)
Max Speed
235 kts (435 km/h)
Range
1,100 nm (2,037 km)
Ceiling
25,000 ft (7,620 m)
Max Weight
3,600 lbs (1,633 kg)
Useful Load
1,100 lbs (499 kg)
Horsepower
310 HP
Fuel Capacity
102 gal (386 L)
Fuel Burn
17.5 GPH (66 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 400

Fuel Burn
17.5 GPH
~$114/hr
Variable Cost
$200/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$26,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$38,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 400. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N2500T.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Lexington, KY

Seller reported 136 more aircraft in KY →

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 safety data coming soon.

We'll check N2500T against the NTSB accident database.

Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 400

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.

2000-01-16 2000-02-15

Cessna Aircraft Company 300 and 400 Series Airplanes

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FR-97-815 1997-02-03

Cessna Aircraft Company 100, 200, 300, and 400 Series Airplanes

View full AD →

Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.

Price History

3 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$329,500
Range: $302,500 — $398,000
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
-27%
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