2005 Cessna 400 for sale

2005 Cessna 400

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$300,000within typical asking range
Location Denver, CO
Total Time 1,075 hrs
Engine SMOH 140 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 41085
Reg # N2541A
Damage History Clean per seller
Engine CONTINENTAL TSIO-550-C
Cruise 220 kts (407 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB 2 ADs

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

AVIDYNE ENTEGRA Integrated System: EXP5000 Primary Flight Display (PFD) Displays Integrated Electronic HSI

Course Trend Indicators Integrated Autopilot Functions w/ Flight Director Full-Time Wind Vector

Etc. EX5000 Multi-function Display (MFD) Displays Flight Paths Overlaid w/ Ryan 9900 (TCAD) Traffic

ADS-B TIS-B Traffic XM Satellite Weather Terrain Airports

CMAX Chart Management EMAX Engine Management System Dual Garmin GNS-430 GPS/Nav/Com/Moving Map Garmin GTX-345 ADS-B In Out Transponder Garmin 340 Audio Panel/Intercom/Marker Beacon w/ Bose Headset Jacks STEC 55X Autopilot w/ Flight Director

Autotrim GPSS Altitude Preselect

Description

One Owner Since New Factory Authorized Lancair And Cessna Maintenance Since New Gross Weight 3600 Lbs. - Empty Weight 2542 Lbs = Useful Load 1058 lbs. 98 Gallons Useable Fuel No Damage History No Hail No Corrossion Clean Hangared Since New Original and Complete Logbooks, Factory Documents, Etc.

Engine

Engine: 1075 SNEW, 140 STOP, Continental TSIO-550-C5, 2000 TBO Propeller: 1075 SNEW 60 SPOH 4/22, Hartzell PHC-J3YR-1RF

Interior

Tan Seats (Leather), Sidepanels, Window Trim, Carpet, Tan Headliner Black Seatbelts. Excellent Condition

Exterior

Top - Pure White, Bottom - Metallic Grey. Dark Red Trim. Red Outlined In Black Accents. Excellent Condition. INTERIOR: Tan Seats (Leather), Sidepanels, Window Trim, Carpet, Tan Headliner Black Seatbelts. Excellent Condition

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

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Arapahoe Aero Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
$300,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna 400

This 2005 Cessna 400 (N2541A) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,075 hours on the airframe. There are currently 89 400 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $68,609 to $1,649,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $300,000.

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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $108/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 1,075 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 925 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: 1,075 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 N2541A.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Denver, CO

Seller reported 175 more aircraft in Colorado →

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 N2541A 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

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

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $300,000–$330,000.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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