2005 Cessna 400
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Beautiful and Fast! The Perfect Cross Country Business Tool & Time Traveling Machine for the Family! Utility Category Rated, Dual Carbon Fiber Spars, Dual Electrical Systems, Digital & Analog Instrumentation, Redundancy, Safety by Design, Not by Default. Low Time but Consistently Flown! Full TKS Inadvertent Deice! WAAS Upgraded, XM Weather, Lynx 9000 ADS-B In & Out w/ Dual Touch Display. Very Well Maintained, No Damage. WAAS Dual 430W's, Premium & Uniquely Elegant Teal Paint Scheme! Includes 10+ Ground and Flight School from a Factory Trained Instructor! Call for more details! Great Value, Won't Last Long! Avidyne Entegra FlightMax PFD w/ Flight Director
Avidyne FlightMax EX5000 MFD
Garmin Dual WAAS GNS-430W's Nav/Comm/GPS's
Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel w/ Intercom & 3 Light Marker Beacon
ADS-B Traffic & Weather
XM Weather
CMax Electronic Charts
EMax Engine Monitoring
Digital Checklists on MFD
Terrain
L3 Lynx ADS-B In/Out Transponder w/ Split Touchscreen Display
S-Tec 55X Autopilot w/ Autotrim, GPSS, and Altitude Pre-Select
Mid-Continent Electric AI Indicator w/ Battery Backup
King KLR-10 Angle of Attack Indicator AOA (INOP) Avidyne Entegra FlightMax PFD w/ Flight Director
Avidyne FlightMax EX5000 MFD
Garmin Dual WAAS GNS-430W's Nav/Comm/GPS's
Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel w/ Intercom & 3 Light Marker Beacon
ADS-B Traffic & Weather
XM Weather
CMax Electronic Charts
EMax Engine Monitoring
Digital Checklists on MFD
Terrain
L3 Lynx ADS-B In/Out Transponder w/ Split Touchscreen Display
S-Tec 55X Autopilot w/ Autotrim, GPSS, and Altitude Pre-Select
Mid-Continent Electric AI Indicator w/ Battery Backup
King KLR-10 Angle of Attack Indicator AOA (INOP) Full TKS Inadvertent Deice
High Altitude Package (Built-In Oxygen and Speed Brakes)
Safety Package EMAX (Engine monitoring) and XM WX
Platinum Engine Upgrade
Xenon HID Landing Light
Digital Checklist on MFD
Midcontinent Panel Mounted Dual USB Charger/Clock
Battery Minder Trickle Charger
Factory Tuned Induction and Exhaust
Premium Paint
Custom Aircraft Cover
Tow Bar Full TKS Inadvertent Deice
High Altitude Package (Built-In Oxygen and Speed Brakes)
Safety Package EMAX (Engine monitoring) and XM WX
Platinum Engine Upgrade
Xenon HID Landing Light
Digital Checklist on MFD
Midcontinent Panel Mounted Dual USB Charger/Clock
Battery Minder Trickle Charger
Factory Tuned Induction and Exhaust
Premium Paint
Custom Aircraft Cover
Tow Bar
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
planesalesusa.com
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$299,000
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North Carolina | Jul 02, 2026 | 16 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis
About This Cessna 400
This 2005 Cessna 400 (N240AF) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 825 hours on the airframe. There are currently 90 400 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $68,609 to $1,649,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $299,000.
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 825 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,175 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.
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Cessna 400 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N240AF.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
North Carolina
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
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N240AF 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.
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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