2005 Cessna 400 for sale

2005 Cessna 400

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$319,900Good Deal
Location Lexington, KY
Total Time 1,587 hrs
Engine SMOH 318 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 41083
Reg # N2522S
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 EX5000 PFD Avidyne FlightMax EX5000 MFD Dual Garmin GNS430W IFR GPS/NAV/COMs Garmin GTX330ES ADS-B Out Transponder Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel S-TEC 55X Autopilot System XM Weather CMAX Electronic Charts EMAX Engine Monitoring Digital Checklists on MFD Terrain Awareness Mid-Continent Electric Attitude Indicator w/ Battery Backup

Description

N2252S is ready to launch you on your next adventure. The venerable Columbia 400 is sleek, efficient, and precise. Pushrod‑actuated controls give you razor‑sharp handling. Utility‑category certification makes this tough‑as‑nails ride the fastest way to get from point A to point B in a fixed‑gear, certified aircraft. Discerning travelers, look no further. Additional Comments: Located in Lexington, KY – LEX Complete & Consecutive Logs April 2025 Annual Inspection No Damage History No Hail Damage Always Hangared Useful Load 1,005.4 lbs

Engine

318 Hours SMOH by Western Skyways Continental TSIO-550-C Engine 310 HP

Propeller

318 Hours SPOH 3-Blade Hartzell Prop Polished Spinner

Interior

8 out of 10 Beige Leather

Exterior

7 out 10

Inspection

April 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 Availability cannot be guaranteed, as the aircraft may be sold, leased, or withdrawn from the market at any time.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

TKS Anti-Ice System

Hot Prop

Speed Brakes

Rosen Sun Visors

Bose Headset Jacks – Front Seats

Hobbs Meter

Overhead Air Vents/Reading Lamps

Dual Toe Brakes

Dual Push-to-Talk Switches

Electric Pitch & Aileron Trim

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 2005 Cessna 400 (N2522S) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,587 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 $319,900.

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 1,587 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 413 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: 1,587 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 N2522S.

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 N2522S 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

View full AD →
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: trade-a-plane.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$329,500
Range: $302,500 — $398,000
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
-3%
Fair Price

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